Israel launches new spy satellite to expand surveillance across Middle East – Middle East Monitor

Israel has launched a new military reconnaissance satellite as part of efforts to expand its surveillance capabilities across the Middle East, including in Iran and Yemen, Anadolu reports.

The Defense Ministry said Wednesday the satellite was placed into orbit late Tuesday night aboard a Shavit rocket from central Israel under the country’s military space program.

Equipped with advanced radar technology, the satellite will provide round-the-clock, all-weather…