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

Attorney General orders probe of German submarine deal

Former defense chief Ya’alon calls episode ‘disturbing’

NOVEMBER 18, 2016ByANNA AHRONHEIM, GIL HOFFMAN
A dolphin-class submarine constructed by German company Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft for the Israel Navy

Report: Netanyahu's personal lawyer said to be behind German submarine deal

Israel currently has three Dolphin-class submarines and two Dolphin 2-class submarines (another one is expected to be delivered in 2018).

NOVEMBER 16, 2016ByANNA AHRONHEIM, GIL HOFFMAN
A dolphin-class submarine constructed by German company Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft for the Israel Navy