Israel Navy

After standoff, Katz approves Zamir's IDF air force, navy chief appointments

After months of delays, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir secures Defense Minister Katz’s approval for new air force and navy chiefs amid ongoing political tensions over military appointments.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.
A joint drill between the IDF’s elite Shayetet 13 navy commandos and US Army Special Forces

Shayetet 13 operation foiled Nasrallah’s Hezbollah maritime network run, IDF reveals

Israel Navy soldiers; illustrative.

Outbreak of contagious skin disease among naval officer cadets halts training, IDF confirms

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

Israel Katz approves IDF chief's appointments, holds off General Staff approvals amid public spat


IDF Navy raises alert level in the Red Sea over concern of Iranian aggression

The increased Iranian presence and its aggression in the Red Sea has raised concerns in the Israeli security apparatus.

IDF navy near Gaza

Zim records strong Q3 results, to distribute dividend

“Given our significant cash generation, and consistent with our prioritization of returning capital to shareholders, we have declared this year over $1.26 billion, or $10.55 per share, in dividends"

 A fisherman travels on a boat with his family in front of the Zim Europa container ship, in the Suez canal near Ismailia port city.

Israel unveils new S-80 corvette missile ship to withstand future threats

Israel Shipyards intends to make the new S-80 its flagship vessel for the next decade, serving the needs of the Israeli and foreign navies.

 Israel Shipyards unveils new S-80 corvette

Israeli ministers to meet on Lebanon maritime deal, but approval pending

As maritime border with Lebanon causes further tension, Israeli leaders are set to meet and find a viable solution.

AN ISRAELI military observation tower overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and part of the maritime border with Lebanon, is seen near Rosh Hanikra. (Ammar Awad/Reuters)

Israel tests missile for defending maritime assets after Hezbollah threat

IAI's Gabriel 5 surface-to-surface missile can hit mobile and stationary targets, on land or at sea.

 Israel Navy carries out missile test aimed to protect strategic maritime assets.

Israel Navy, US 5th Fleet hold joint drill in Red Sea

The drill comes as Israel warns of Iran’s growing presence in the Red Sea.

 Israeli Navy takes part in the Noble Dina naval drill, March 2022

Israel sends submarine, warships to Red Sea in signal to Iran

The drill involved a Dolphin-class submarine and two corvettes and included a number of scenarios in the Red Sea, sending a message to Iran of Israel's naval might.

 A submarine and two battleships conduct drills as part of Chariots of Fire, the IDF's month-long war exercise.

Israel to purchase four Shaldag fast-class patrol boats

Defense Ministry deal with Israel Shipyards is the first to be signed in 15 years.

A Shaldag V-IN patrol boat, purchased for the Israeli Navy from Israel Shipyards.

Israel targeted some 12 tankers headed for Syria, US officials say -WSJ

Since 2019, Israel has been using naval weapons to strike vessels which were either Iranian or carried Iranian cargo as they made their way to Syria, according to the report.

An oil tanker off the coast of Tartus, Syria

Nazi submarine commander's relative to serve as IDF naval officer

"My grandmother always emphasized that he was not a Nazi," said Gerloff, a Christian whose parents immigrated to Israel 25 years ago, about the relative.

Israeli Navy boat