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| Air Intelligence Group | |
|---|---|
| להק מודיעין | |
Logo of the Unit | |
| Country | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| Type | Intelligence agency |
| Role | Intelligence gathering |
| Nickname | Lamdan |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Amir Gat |
TheIsraeli Air Intelligence Group (Hebrew:להק מודיעין,romanized: Lahak Modi'in; also known asLamdan, itsHebrewacronym) is aunit of theIsrael Defense ForcesAir Force.[1] Like other IDF intelligence gathering bodies, it is professionally subordinate to the IDF'sIntelligence Directorate.
Lamdan is responsible for the formulation of the aerial intelligence picture, and participates in forging the overall intelligence view as part of theIsraeli Intelligence Community. It operates several research and collection units, including the Technical Assistance Unit (formerly the Air Photography Unit) which analyzesaerial photography, and theZoom Unit which studies the procurement of new aircraft. Lamdan also operates alongside Aman'sVisual Intelligence Branch and theNaval Intelligence Division's Visual Intelligence Unit. Until 2021, Lamdan was headed byBrigadier-GeneralAmir Gat.
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