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IDF appoints first commander of new Space Division as Israel eyes galactic warfare

Times of Israel20 October 2026, 08:33 UTCIsrael

Katz: 'Star Wars, made in Israel'; division will oversee force buildup and operations beyond earth; military also selects heads of new Robotics Division and revived tank brigade

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