Remarks by Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon on the Launch of "Ofek 10"
Satellite
(Communicated by the Defense Minister's Media Advisor)


"The successful launch of the 'Ofek 10' satellite is additional proof of
Israel's remarkable technological capabilities. The 'Ofek 10' satellite
will improve the State of Israel's ability to collect intelligence and allow
the defense community to better manage threats near and far, at all hours of
the day and in all weather conditions. We continue to strengthen our
qualitative advantage and significant technological superiority over our
neighbors.

I would like to thank everyone - the Defense Ministry, Space Agency in
MAFAT, Israel Aerospace Industries, Israel Military Industries, Elbit and
Rafael – for their continued development of world-leading advanced systems
designed to protect Israel and its citizens.

Israel has been blessed with an exceptionally creative and professional
military industry whose determination to guarantee the security of the State
of Israel and its citizens, and ability to reach new technological heights
time after time, has allowed us to flourish and grow."