Israeli Navy

Israel, Greece conduct joint naval exercise for operational scenarios, sinking hostile ships

The exercise, attended by the commanders of both countries' navies, highlights the growing military cooperation between Jerusalem and Athens and could also be interpreted as a signal to Ankara.

An Israeli Navy patrol boat sails off the coast of Haifa, as seen from Haifa beach, May 26, 2026.
Israeli soldiers seen on a vessel belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla as seen from Ashdod, May 19, 2026.

Gaza flotilla postpones mission to 2027 after mechanical failures, migrant deaths at sea

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

The INS Drakon at the TKMS shipyard in Kiel, Germany, in August 2023.

Israel Navy moves toward semi-autonomous fleet with robotic ships


The changing face of the Israel Navy

Expansion of an exclusive economic zone presents challenge to the small Israeli naval fleet.

An Israeli warship arrives at an Israeli navy base in the Red Sea resort city of Eilat July 15, 2009

Patrolling and Protecting Eilat

'The Post' joins base commander Oren Nahbas on his final sail.

Lt. Col. Oren Nahbas

WATCH: Israel, US and France in joint underwater exercise

The navies dove for underwater anti-terror exercises.

Israel, the United States and France in a joint Navy drill.

WATCH: Israeli Naval commando unit releases 'hostages' in day long drill

The drill was successful.

Israeli Navy in a hostage release drill, July 11, 2017.

Ex defense minister says he'll 'go public' with info about Netanyahu

Ya’alon suggests PM put personal interests above those of the state. Netanyahu’s associates say accusations are politically motivated.

Moshe Yaalon

Israel Navy gets upgrade with advanced radar system

Navy to receive total of 11 systems as part of ongoing upgrades to fleet.

ALPHA RADAR is seen on an Israel Navy Sa’ar-4.5 missile ship

Training with dolphins: The next generation of Israel's submarine fleet

The distance from Alexandria in Egypt to Bandar Abbas off the coast of Iran is 2,998 nautical miles, a six-day journey at 20 knots (37 kph). Translation: Not a problem for Israel’s submarine fleet.

The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Israel, US navies to launch cadet exchange program

First exchange to involve lower-ranking officers.

Elite soldiers from the IDF’s Shayetet 13 special operations unit joined forces with US Navy SEALS

US approves possible $440 million arms sale to Israel

"This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic regional partner."

Israel navy drill in the Red Sea

'Israeli warships being built by company owned by Lebanese defense minister'

The information was revealed in a letter that was sent to Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit by MK Erel Margalit (Zionist Union).

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani greeting Lebanese Defense Minister Samir Moqbel (L) at the presidential office in Tehran