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New Israeli Spy Plane Improves Warnings on Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks
(Globes) Dean Shmuel Elmas - Israel's new Oron reconnaissance aircraft has played a vital intelligence-gathering role since Oct. 7, 2023, and in particular during the Iran operation in June, by providing early warnings, and supporting the conduct of attacks in real time. A U.S.-made Gulfstream executive jet was fitted with radars, cameras, and listening capabilities that give Israel a strategic advantage in real-time focused control and intelligence. A substantial part of the improvement in Israeli warning on Iranian missile and drone attacks starting in April 2024 was due to Oron. Oron carries dozens of computers and thousands of sensors. It can stay in the air for 10 hours in any weather, and operates on all fronts, including Iran, Yemen, and Gaza. Oron has a fundamental advantage in its "stand-off" capability. It does not need to be very close to the target to produce results.