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Herzog awards Mossad, IAI, IAF prize for classified capability-expanding system

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Isaac Herzog awarded a prize to the Mossad, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and the Israeli Air Force for a classified system.
  • The system significantly expands the Mossad's collection and operational capabilities across a broad spectrum of missions.
  • The project, which began in 2012, took 14 years to fully develop and involved former and current Mossad chiefs.

President Isaac Herzog has honored the Mossad, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and the Israeli Air Force with a prize for developing a classified operational system that substantially enhances the intelligence agency's capabilities. The Defense Ministry announced the award, recognizing the system's broad impact across various missions.

a classified operational system that significantly expands the Mossad's collection and operational capabilities across a broad spectrum of missions.

— Defense MinistryThis quote describes the purpose and impact of the awarded system.

This significant project, initiated in 2012, spanned 14 years from its inception to full development. Its progression was supported by several former Mossad chiefs, including Tamir Pardo, Yossi Cohen, and the recently retired David Barnea, whose involvement was crucial in bringing the program to fruition. The ministry highlighted the project as an embodiment of "extraordinary technological innovation and unprecedented operational boldness."

The lengthy development period coincided with a significant organizational transformation within the Mossad under Barnea's leadership. A former senior Mossad official noted that this restructuring enabled the agency to conduct numerous operations simultaneously, a notable increase from its previous capacity to focus on only one or two major operations at a time. These reforms expanded the Mossad's operational reach considerably.

The project embodies extraordinary technological innovation and unprecedented operational boldness.

— Defense MinistryThis quote highlights the innovative and bold nature of the development effort.

The award ceremony took place shortly after Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman formally assumed leadership of the Mossad, succeeding Barnea. Despite initial public opposition to Gofman's appointment during legal proceedings, Barnea urged Mossad personnel to support the new chief, stating, "The success of Maj.-Gen. Gofman is the success of the Mossad and the success of the entire State of Israel."

The success of Maj.-Gen. Gofman is the success of the Mossad and the success of the entire State of Israel.

— David BarneaBarnea's message to Mossad personnel encouraging support for the incoming chief.
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