Navy

In a few days, the INS Dragon, the sixth and most advanced submarine of the Israeli Navy, whose construction took about 15 years, will dock in Israel. Foreign experts estimate that the unusual structure of its conning tower hides a vertical launch system for ballistic missiles. The "Iron Swords" war proved the critical need for a "long arm" capable of operating covertly and projecting power far...

Israel's sixth submarine has left the TKMS shipyard in Germany after years of development. The INS Dragon features advanced technology and an extended operational range. A state ceremony will be held upon its arrival in Haifa.

Turkey is accelerating the construction of its navy and promoting the "Blue Homeland" doctrine, under which it claims rights in vast maritime areas. Ankara is building dozens of vessels and seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign countries. A former Israeli Navy commander warns: "Israel must look at this threat."

The Israeli security establishment is monitoring with concern the strengthening of the Turkish presence in the eastern Mediterranean. Recent incidents have seen Turkish Navy ships approach Israeli vessels in international waters to demonstrate their presence. The commander of the Turkish Navy recently visited Syria for meetings with local military officials.

It has come to the attention of mako celebrities that the singer arrived for a performance in Eilat and used the time for a ride on a jet ski, until he drifted too far. Naval forces were scrambled, sirens were activated, and the event even reached a police investigation.

A slight miss could bring back the scenes of October 7. A tour by a Walla correspondent on a Shaldag patrol boat opposite the ruins of Gaza reveals the immense challenge facing the IDF in the twilight period: joining forces, zero tolerance for any deviation, and peak alertness to any movement at sea.

The head of the Shin Bet warned that "the next October 7th will be in Eilat," but the security establishment clarifies that there is no concrete intelligence about a planned attack. The open border with Jordan, the geographical distance from reinforcements, weapons smuggling, and demographic changes within the city have turned Eilat into a vulnerability. In the Eilot region, they are demanding a...

Against the backdrop of Revolutionary Guards' threats to target strategic assets, the IDF Navy is practicing a multi-front campaign along Israel's coast and in the Red Sea. The drills focus on protecting energy facilities, merchant ships, and ports from missile attacks, UAVs, and maritime incursions.

The IDF has reopened the 193rd Squadron following the arrival of the new 'Shalach' (Seahawk) helicopters, which replace the retired 'Atalef' fleet. The Navy states these helicopters will significantly enhance operational capabilities, including troop transport, rescue missions, supply operations, and activities in distant maritime arenas.

The Port of Ashdod maintained Israel's economic supply chain under fire while serving as a forward position for the Navy. The port's emergency management model has since been presented to European counterparts, with plans for further infrastructure expansion underway.