Iron Dome | Air defense system

Iron Dome | Air defense system

Launch of the 'Ofek 13' | Reconnaissance Satellite

Launch of the 'Ofek 13' | Reconnaissance Satellite

Sa'ar 6-Class Corvette | for missile interception

Sa'ar 6-Class Corvette | for missile interception

Heron 1 | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Heron 1 | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Rooster | Hybrid Robotic Drone

Rooster | Hybrid Robotic Drone

Iron Dome | Air defense system

Iron Dome | Air defense system

DDR&D

From Vision to Mission

Directorate of Defense, Research & Development

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The Directorate of Defense, Research and Development at the Ministry of Defense

The DDR&D is one of the most advanced and innovative defense technology bodies in the world. The DDR&D's mission is to ensure the preservation of the technological superiority and qualitative military edge of the State of Israel. The organization leads the development and direction of weapons and technological infrastructure from basic research to Full Scale Development, elite academic officer programs within the defense forces, steering international agreements and implementing security innovations within the defense branches.

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INNOFENSE

The Center for Defense Technology Innovation