정찰위성 모로코, 이스라엘에서 정찰위성 2기 구입

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모로코가 IAI와 10억 달러에 Ofek-13 SAR 위성 2기를 구입하는 계약을 체결했다고 하네요. 인도는 5년에 걸쳐 이뤄질 예정이라고 합니다. 그전엔 에어버스와 탈레스에서 구매한 위성을 쓰고 있었나 보네요. 

이스라엘이 운영하는 Ofek-13은 해상도 0.5m급의 SAR 위성으로 중량은 350kg, 이스라엘이 운영하는 위성의 궤도 공전주기는 90분입니다. 

Morocco to acquire Israeli spy satellites - defenceWeb

Morocco to acquire Israeli spy satellites

defenceWeb -

6th August 2024

Launch of an Ofek 13 reconnaissance satellite.

Morocco is acquiring two spy satellites from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in a deal apparently worth $1 billion.

IAI on 10 July announced a $1 billion contract with a foreign customer, but did not divulge other information other than to say the contract delivery would take place over five years.

Multiple media sources, including Moroccan news websites Le Desk and Le 360, reported Morocco as the buyer for two Ofek 13 reconnaissance satellites.

The new satellites will apparently replace two Airbus and Thales satellites, Le Desk and Le 360 reported, citing Israeli sources in Rabat.

The Ofek 13 uses synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology for day and night operation, giving a resolution of up to .5 metres.

Israel and Morocco reached an agreement on defence in 2021, covering intelligence and cooperation in military industries and procurement. In 2022, Morocco purchased the Barak MX air defence system from IAI for $540 million and Morocco has also acquired various unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Israeli companies, including IAI’s Heron I and systems from BlueBird Aero Systems.

Ofeq-13 - Wikipedia

Ofeq-13 - Wikipedia