US firm to build new IDF headquarters
An unnamed US firm has been granted a $30 million contract to build a new IDF headquarters to replace the 'Kirya' in Tel Aviv. The contract will be paid out of US military aid, which is why an American company was chosen.Plans for future wars are drawn up by the army's Operations Directorate, which is based in the "Bor," and operations during wartime as well as the weekly meetings of the IDF's General Staff are held there.A "bor" is an underground pit.
The current facility, which has several levels, is accessed through a large steel door that can be sealed shut in the event of a biological, chemical or other nonconventional attack. A sign reminds visitors to remove the batteries from their cell phones prior to entry because an enemy can eavesdrop even if the phone is turned off, according to a military source.
“The military found that it needs a much larger facility that would accommodate additional personnel and equipment,” an IDF source told the World Tribune.
Construction on the new C2 Center could begin as early as next year, and will last several years.
That bit about the cell phone being used for eavesdropping even when it's shut off is something I never knew. Hmmm.
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 8:22 AM
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I am sure that they will 'add in' special American technology too in order to stay up to date with what Israel is up to. This is complete insanity.
Agree with shiloh...
This is probably going to create more jobs for Americans than Obama has since 2009.
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