The final frontier: Israel aims to become world leader in space attack capabilities, Katz says (opens original article in a new tab)

Israel seeks to become a leading nation in space attack capabilities, citing the need for deterrence against adversaries like Iran, despite existing capabilities in other countries.

• Israel aims to become a leading country with space attack capabilities, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz.
• During the 2026 war, Israel struck Iranian spacewar-related facilities, including those developing satellite attack capabilities.
• Russia and China have previously tested space attack capabilities, but their actions created debris that endangers satellites.