Israel Launches Ofek-19: New Spy Satellite Bolsters Middle East Reconnaissance

On September 3, 2025, Israel successfully launched its latest spy satellite, Ofek 19, designed to significantly enhance surveillance across the Middle East. Defense Minister Israel Katz called the satellite a “strategic cornerstone,” and Israeli officials emphasized its capability to gather persistent, multi-front imagery—particularly over Iran, where 12,000 images were captured during a prior 12-day conflict.

Author: Global Ripple

Posted on: September 03, 2025