Ofek unit

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Unit Ofek 324
יחידת אופק
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"Developing Air Superiority" ~ The Unit's Motto
Founded2005
CountryFlag of Israel.svg  Israel
Branch Israel Air Force Flag.svg Israeli Air Force
Type operational technology unit
Part of Flag of the Israel Defense Forces.svg Israel Defense Forces
Garrison/HQ HaKirya, Tel Aviv
Equipment Computers
Commanders
Current
commander		Colonel Dedi

Ofek 324 is the IAF's operational technology unit. It is responsible for developing operational system programs such as command and control systems, cyber warfare, UAV, air defense and aircraft embedded systems. [1]

The unit operates from three different IAF bases and is subordinate to the IAF Equipment Group. Its current head is Colonel Dedi Meller. [2]

Ofek was established in December 2005, by merging two former IAF computing units, Unit 180 (founded 1959, responsible for combat support systems) and Mamdas (founded 1967, responsible operational systems). [3] [2] [4]

The unit's first battle was about 6 months after its establishment, during the Second Lebanon War, under Colonel Asahel. In 2015, shifted focus to operational technology and intelligence. [3] [5]

The units emblem is made up of four components: [5]

Structure

The unit consists of 9 sub-units, each responsible for a different role.

Ofek 324 Structure
NameRole
Headquarters unitResponsible for HR management and logistics. Its commander is also Ofek's Deputy Commander. Based in Hakirya and Tzrifin bases.
Service Providing Units
Ma'at unitResponsible for the continuous availability of the Air Force's networks, and the various systems developed in Ofek. Also responsible for cyber defense. Based in Tzrifin and Hakirya.
Infrastructure Engineering UnitResponsible for engineering the various infrastructures needed for the unit's systems. Based in Hakirya.
Engineering UnitResponsible for the testing of new technologies before their implementation in the unit. Also responsible for the UX of some systems, big data, AI, and BI. Based in Hakirya and Tzrifin.
Software Development Units
Ma'am UnitResponsible for command and control system, used by the IDF's high command. Based in Hakirya.
Matan UnitResponsible for Air Force intelligence systems. Based in Hakirya.
Matas UnitResponsible for developing systems for the various squadrons in the IAF, and for UAVs. Placed in Tzrifin.
Mahan UnitResponsible for air defense systems. Based in Palmachim.
Ma'av UnitResponsible for embedded Avionics Systems for the aircraft. Based in Tzrifin.

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  3. 1 2 Feinsky, Shira (2020). "אתר חיל-האוויר : דצמבר : יחידת "אופק 324" מציינת 15 שנים של עשייה ביטחונית". The Israeli Air Force.
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