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Israeli contributations to science and technology have been significant. Since the establishment of the State of Israel, Israel has pioneered work in science and engineering, compenstating a small national budget with creativity and imagination. Israeli scienctists have contributed in the areas of genetics, medicine, agriculture, computer sciences, electronics, optics, engineering and other high-tech industries.
The Israeli science is particularly well known for its military technology, from simple submachine guns like the Uzi and ranging to advanced anti-ballistic defence systems - like the Arrow. More over, Israel is among the small group of nations in the world that have the capability to launch satellites into orbit (the others include the USA, Russia, France, the UK, the People's Republic of China, Japan and India).
As a dry land, Israel has pioneered in advanced agriculture technology such as economic irrigation methods, enriched compost and enhanced genetic engineered crops. Dry lands which have peace with Israel recieved aid from Israeli experts in order to cultivate the land and produce more food. Israel has a world-wide reputation in this area.
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