Army hopes to deploy advanced observation system currently installed in
south, in Jordanian border area too

Yoav Zitun YNET Published: 05.15.12, 20:16 / Israel News
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4229727,00.html

An advanced observation system is set to be deployed along the border with
Jordan as defense officials fear growing infiltration attempts. Officials
are concerned that efforts to seal the Egyptian border will motivate
infiltrators to access Israel via Jordan.

The advanced multi-sensor system allows high-quality observation deep into
Jordanian territory. Defense officials hope the system will help thwart
terror smuggling. The IDF is planning to considerably enhance the field
intelligence collection effort in the Dead Sea region.

The system, which incorporates observation, photography and radar
capabilities, is currently being deployed in the Egyptian border area. The
Southern Command's Combat Intelligence Collection Corps will track the Sinai
region.

On the Jordanian border, the system will enable a reduction in combat forces
deployed in the Jordan Valley. The IDF is aiming to boost protection of
hotels and the Dead Sea Works.

Six months ago, the Combat Intelligence Collection Corps thwarted a drug
smuggling effort via a boat crossing the Dead Sea. Several other attempts in
the area were also foiled.

The system's deployment still awaits final approval and budget allocation
and is slated to be implemented next year.

The past year has seen funds designated to the West bank sector reallocated
to the Egyptian border area in the wake of growing terror alerts.