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.

OCTOBER 4, 2026|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."

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026|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."

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026|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.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026|ByAMIR BOHBOT

High Court: Netanyahu has no immunity in submarine probe

At the same time, the court said that the Attorney-General’s Office needed to be given sufficient time to investigate the issues.

MARCH 8, 2017ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

‘Submarine Affair’ becomes criminal probe

The prime minister is not a suspect in the investigation.

FEBRUARY 28, 2017ByELIYAHU KAMISHER

A dolphin-class submarine constructed by German company Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft for the Israel Navy

Report: ‘Submarine Affair’ now full-blown criminal investigation

State Attorney Shai Nitzan is expected to announce the criminal investigation, termed “Case 3000” by police, in the coming days, Channel 10 reported.

FEBRUARY 8, 2017ByELIYAHU KAMISHER

20,000 sign petition calling to investigate Netanyahu over submarines

Maragalit: Netanyahu is involved with corrupt connections.

JANUARY 5, 2017ByUDI SHAHAM

Benjamin Netanyahu at the conference of Israel ambassadors and heads of missions in Europe in the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem

Probe puts submarine deal in doubt

Opposition lawmakers expressed concern over the weekend that the submarine probe would be forgotten because it has been overshadowed by the fires that have struck the country.

NOVEMBER 28, 2016ByGIL HOFFMAN, YONAH JEREMY BOB

Politics: Will the submarine affair sink Netanyahu?

Are there enough similarities between him and Ehud Olmert to torpedo his premiership?

NOVEMBER 25, 2016ByGIL HOFFMAN

Netanyahu at the INS Rahav submarine arrival ceremony

Analysis: It’s about the Navy, not submarines

In the defense establishment, particularly in the navy, there is concern that the affair may lead to a decision by Germany to suspend, or even cancel the submarine deal.

NOVEMBER 25, 2016ByYOSSI MELMAN