The Israeli Navy welcomed the INS Drakon, its sixth and largest submarine ever, bolstering its underwater fleet against mounting threats from Turkey, the Houthis, and other enemies.
The INS Drakon, Israel's sixth submarine, has officially embarked on its journey from Germany to Israel to join the Israeli Navy's already formidable fleet.
Jerusalem and Berlin have continued to strengthen their defense cooperation, with the submarine sector expected to remain one of the main pillars of the German-Israeli strategic partnership in the decades ahead.
Israel's newly acquired submarine "will act as a warning to our enemies who seek our destruction," PM Netanyahu stated. "Israel is an extremely strong country."
Israel's submarines are a significant contributor to the defense of the State of Israel, especially as they represent Israel's "second-strike" capability in the event of nuclear warfare.
The Israel Navy’s Submarine Flotilla, whose activity takes place far from the spotlight, is a significant contributor to the defense of the State of Israel. Recently, with the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop and the rising hills of Haifa in the foreground, the newest class of submariners stood to celebrate the end of their long... Read more »
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