Israeli submarines

Netanyahu warns of rising maritime threats during Ashdod Navy base visit

During a visit to the Navy base in Ashdod, Netanyahu warned that the maritime arena had become an international battlefield and pledged to expand Israel’s naval capabilities.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, AMICHAI STEIN
Prime Minister Netanyahu at the Ashdod Naval Base, October 4, 2026.
Soldiers stand aboard the INS Drakon in images released on September 24, 2026.

Up Periscope! A deep dive inside Israel’s newest 'Drakon' submarine at sea

The Jerusalem Post visited the new 'INS Drakon' at sea near Haifa. The submarine's commander told the Post that it will allow the IDF to "get to any enemy, anywhere."

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
A soldier stands aboard an INS submarine in images released on September 24, 2026.

Israel’s new Drakon submarine could help Navy support missions in Iran, Yemen - preview

The Jerusalem Post visited the new INS Drakon at sea near Haifa. The submarine's commander told the Post that it will allow the IDF to "get to any enemy, anywhere."

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
A Boeing P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft of the German forces is pictured during the Armed Forces Day at the Nordholz Naval Airbase in Nordholz, Germany, on June 06, 2026. Along with nine other locations, Nordholz hosts the Armed Forces Day 2026.

Israeli Navy considering purchase of Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircraft for submarine warfare missions

Israel is examining a potential P-8 Poseidon acquisition as the Navy seeks to expand covert maritime operations and counter growing submarine threats.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT

Military memorializes mysterious naval tragedy with new 'Dakar' subs

INS Dakar sank mysteriously on it's voyage to Israel from the United Kingdom in 1968.

OCTOBER 11, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Israeli Navy memorial for Dakar submarine

WATCH: Israel's navy tests new long-range heavy torpedo

The new digital torpedo is set to become the submarine fleet's main missile.

JUNE 19, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Israel's navy tests new long-range heavy torpedo

The new digital torpedo is set to become submarine fleet's main missile.

JUNE 19, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Netanyahu questioned in Submarines Affair for first time

The prime minister had expected to be grilled about Bezeq case.

JUNE 12, 2018ByTAMARA ZIEVE
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Rare interview: Senior navy officer sheds light on submarine scandal

On Case 3000: "Has the affair had an impact? Yes. Does it affect our work? No."

MARCH 14, 2018ByTAL LEV RAM/MAARIV
Navy Brigade Commander C

Former security chief: Netanyahu right to push for submarines

Former defense minister Moshe Ya’alon has also slammed Netanyahu for circumventing him in purchasing the submarines.

DECEMBER 28, 2017ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Is prime minister next up in submarine investigation?

The police have an array of top suspects in their cross-hairs.

NOVEMBER 21, 2017ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu

Former Israel Navy commander arrested in 'submarines affair' identified

Shai Brosh is suspected of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017ByUDI SHAHAM
Shai Brosh

Submarines affair: Police question former senior figure in Netanyahu’s office

The police corruption investigation focuses on Israel’s purchase of German-made naval vessels.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017ByUDI SHAHAM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu listens to an advisor at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem August 6, 2017.

Bubbles, boats, and beats: the Netanyahu scandals

Israel’s purchase of submarines from Germany plunges the Navy into scandal.

AUGUST 25, 2017ByYOSSI MELMAN
The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000