Air Intelligence Group

The Israeli Air Intelligence Group (Hebrew: להק מודיעין, romanizedLahak Modi'in; also known as Lamdan, its Hebrew acronym) is a unit of the Israel Defense Forces Air Force.[1] Like other IDF intelligence gathering bodies, it is professionally subordinate to the IDF's Intelligence Directorate.

Air Intelligence Group
להק מודיעין
Logo of the Unit
Country Israel
Allegiance Israel Defense Forces
Branch Israeli Air Force
TypeIntelligence Agency
RoleIntelligence gathering
Nickname(s)Lamdan
Commanders
Current
commander
Amir Gat

Lamdan is responsible for the formulation of the aerial intelligence picture, and participates in forging the overall intelligence view as part of the Israeli Intelligence Community. It operates several research and collection units, including the Technical Assistance Unit (formerly the Air Photography Unit) which analyzes aerial photography, and the Zoom Unit which studies the procurement of new aircraft. Lamdan also operates alongside Aman's Visual Intelligence Branch and the Naval Intelligence Division's Visual Intelligence Unit. Lamdan is currently headed by Brigadier-General Amir Gat.

References

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  1. ^ Kahana, Ephraim (2006). Historical Dictionary of Israeli Intelligence. United States of America: The Scarecrow Press, Inc. p. 7. ISBN 978-0-8108-5581-6.