Israel Navy

Israel Navy officials visit US in celebration of 250 years of American independence

An Israel Navy delegation led by deputy chief R.-Adm. Guy Levy met with US and global naval leaders to promote maritime security and strengthen professional ties.

Israel Navy Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff R.-Adm. Guy Levy in a meeting with the Chief of Naval Operations of the US Navy Admiral Daryl Caudle, published July 13, 2026.
Illustrative: Warships of the Turkish Naval Forces sailed through the Bosphorus as part of the Teknofest 'Blue Homeland' event in Istanbul, showcasing naval power and maritime technology on August 24, 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Turkish Navy ships vists Syrian Latakia port after NATO summit in first since civil war - analysis

Israeli and German flags fly from a naval vessel during a German delegation's visit to Haifa Naval Base, published June 25, 2026.

Israel Navy hosts German delegation, vessel at Haifa Naval Base

Graduating naval officers of the Israeli Navy during a graduation ceremony in Haifa Naval Base, Northern Israel on September 4, 2019.

Haifa Naval base suffers 'catastrophic' sanitary conditions, says source - N12


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

IDF submarine crosses Suez Canal as direct message to Iran - report

According to Arab intelligence that confirmed the reports, the submarine passed the Red Sea and was making its way towards the Persian Gulf.

The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Israeli man accidentally kayaks past Lebanon border, stopped by police

"Luckily, I saw a soldier from the other side. That's when I realized 'whoa, where am I?'"

Rosh Hanikra

Sa’ar 6: The new backbone of Israel Navy

The new corvette was built with asymmetric warfare in mind as missile ships must contend with threats from the shore.

The IDF's new Sa'ar 6-class corvette warship

Israel's Navy to receive first German-made Sa'ar 6 ship

One of four Sa'ar 6 ships currently being made for the IDF will be arriving in Israel in early December.

The IDF's new Sa'ar 6-class corvette warship

Guarding Israel’s coast during a global pandemic

Aboard the ‘INS Lahav’ during a patrol around the Leviathan gas rig, Brig.-Gen. Eyal Harel explains the necessity of guarding national maritime interests

ABOARD THE ‘INS Lahav’ as it secures the Leviathan gas processing rig off of the coast of Caesarea.

Navy, Defense Ministry test new naval missile system

System will be integrated onto the Sa'ar 5 and Sa'ar 6 corvette missile ships

Israeli navy patrol vessels take part in a drill simulating the targeting of an infiltrated enemy vessel and the evacuation of a patrol boat, in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Ashdod, southern Israel November 8, 2016.

The Philippines to acquire eight Shaldag fast patrol boats

Designed to offer high-speed interception along coastlines, the boats have been deployed by coast guards across the world.

The 12-man crew of the Israel Shipyards built-Shaldag boat often live aboard their ship for up to four days while on patrol.