Israel Navy

IDF chief warns Iran remains a threat as Israel welcomes INS Drakon submarine into Navy service

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir called the submarine’s integration a central force-building move on Thursday, as President Isaac Herzog highlighted its strategic significance.

New German-made Israeli submarine 'INS Drakon' embarks from Germany for Israel, September 21, 2026.
New German-made Israeli submarine 'INS Drakon' embarks from Germany for Israel, September 21, 2026.

IDF: Drakon submarine has stronger weapons, longer underwater capabilities

New German-made Israeli submarine 'INS Drakon' embarks from Germany for Israel, September 21, 2026.

Israel marks delivery of final 'Dragon' submarine as defense officials press for fleet expansion

Israeli soldiers patrol along the Israeli-Lebanese border, on September 10, 2026.

IDF chief instructs military to increase readiness across all fronts ahead of Yom Kippur


How naval combat with Hamas after Oct. 7 transformed a low-ranked soldier into an officer

Israel Navy officer "O," recently graduated from his officer cadets course, after spending a nearly unprecedented 18 months as a regular non-officer mandatory service navy combat fighter.

Naval officer “O” pictured during his military service.

Shayetet 13 Navy SEALs conduct counterterror raids near Hebron, West Bank overnight

The details of the operation were not made public, but the IDF noted that there had been increased terror activity stemming from the area of operation. 

 Shayetet 13 operatives.

How Shayetet 3 is transforming war at sea: New details of attacks revealed - exclusive

Post reveals new details on how the navy stopped Turkey's flotilla, maintains pressure on Lebanon and Syria, and SEAL special operations.

A joint drill between the IDF’s elite Shayetet 13 navy commandos and US Army Special Forces

IDF, police drills continue for second day as forces train in Eilat for October 7-like attack

The aim of the exercise is to improve the division’s capabilities and readiness in the face of a large-scale October 7-style surprise attack, based on the lessons drawn from the massacre.

Israel Police and IDF readiness drills continue as part of Operations Advancing the Wall and Southern Wind to prepare in case of future Octover 7-style attacks, September 7, 2026.

Final German 'Dragon' submarine on its way to Israel as Navy continues modernization efforts

Multiple foreign publications have reported that Israeli submarines are part of a triad of nuclear deterrence that Israel possesses.

 The Israeli Navy unveils the new INS “Drakon” submarine at the German Naval Yards Holdings in Kiel, Germany, November 12, 2024

Israel Navy's first female corvette commander expected to earn further promotions - exclusive

Lieutenant-Commander "R" broke the glass ceiling in February when she became the first female missile boat chief, but is expected to break more in the future after excelling in the role.

The IDF appointed the first-ever female missile boat commander, Lt.-Cmdr. "R."

Israel struck Syria to prevent Turkey from establishing in the country, fmr. IDF Navy chief says

V.-Adm. (ret.) Eliezer Marom said Israel would not allow Turkey to establish control in Syria, while warning that mounting US pressure could force Iran to choose between negotiations and escalation.

Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.

Navy rebuilds Gaza coastal defense into 'Iron Wall' after October 7 failures

According to the sailors, Hamas is attempting to rebuild its naval capabilities from the ruins, developing low-tech methods using basic rowboats and paddles.

An Israeli Navy patrol boat sails off the coast of Haifa, as seen from Haifa beach, May 26, 2026.

Israel may suffer from same missile shortage as US, giving Iran leverage, fmr. Navy head Marom says

Marom expressed concern that Israel may ultimately have to strike Iran on its own because Washington is unwilling to act while Tehran exploits the delay to advance its nuclear and missile programs.

Israeli soldiers walk near an Israeli Irone Dome defence system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R) during Juniper Cobra's joint exercise press briefing at Hatzor Israeli Air Force Basel, on February 25, 2026.

Submarine affair commission sets November hearings for Netanyahu, senior officials

The state commission will hold 18 closed hearings in November and December to determine whether Netanyahu and four former senior officials bear personal responsibility.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu climbs out of the 'Rahav,' the fifth submarine in the navy's fleet, in 2017