Israeli Navy

Global Sumud Flotilla to resume journey to Gaza after leaders detained, deported

The Global Sumud Flotilla announced it will resume its journey to Gaza from Turkey after Israeli forces intercepted the activist fleet near Crete and detained key organizers.

Boats taking part in a humanitarian flotilla depart for Gaza from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.
Boats taking part in a humanitarian flotilla depart for Gaza from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.

Navy detains over 20 flotilla ships, 175 activists en route to Gaza Strip

The Chief of the General Staff Visited the Israeli Navy March 26, 2025

Israeli Navy hits Iran, Hezbollah, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza targets with precision strikes

SOLDIERS WATCH as a US destroyer conducts an operation with the Israeli Navy.

Israel Navy conducts joint exercise with US destroyer amid tensions with Iran


IAI unveils STAR-X 3D naval radar, surveillance tech for offshore boats

The radar uses IAI's AESA (active electronic scanned array) for surveillance operations both in the air and on land is designed to be used by offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) and other small boats.

IAI STAR-X 3D radar

Mavi Marmara flotilla: Spark of an Israel-Turkey diplomatic fallout

As relations warm between Turkey and Israel, the ‘Mavi Marmara’ incident is fading but not erased. We go back to examine how and why the event unfolded.

 A NAVAL vessel (not seen) escorts the ‘Mavi Marmara’ to Ashdod Port, post-raid by Israeli marines, May 31, 2010.

Hezbollah drones weren't explosive, but the message was clear - analysis

The use of the Barak 1, a short-range surface-to-air missile naval air defense system, is also a message from Israel to Hezbollah: Don’t test us, we will shoot you down.

 HEZBOLLAH MEMBERS hold flags marking Resistance and Liberation Day, in Kfar Kila near the Lebanese border with Israel in May.

Israel Navy, US 5th Fleet wrap up Intrinsic Defender drill

The 10-day-long drill saw 600 personnel from both countries participating.

 Israel's navy joins the US in the "Intrinsic Defender" drill

Israeli Navy first time in US Navy-led international maritime exercise

Israel participated alongside several countries that recently normalized ties with Israel including the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Bahrain.

 Ships from partner nations of Combined Task Force North participate in a photo exercise during a 60-nation International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2022 (IMX/CE22), in the the Arabian Gulf, Middle East, in this photo taken on February 9, 2022.

US Navy eyes Israeli robot boats for Mideast ops as Bennett visits Bahrain

The decision could deepen Israel's growing role in regional military arrangements as it normalizes ties with former foes in the Gulf.

Israeli Navy boat

Israeli Navy officer to be permanently stationed in Bahrain - report

This is the first time an IDF officer will be stationed in any Arab state.

Soldiers are seen inside the INS Magen, the Israeli Navy's Sa'ar 6 corvette missile ship.

Israel participates in large scale US-led naval exercise alongside Saudi, Yemen

International Maritime Exercise will include countries that do not have ties with Israel, including Yemen.

 Israeli navy boats are seen in the Mediterranean Sea as seen from Rosh Hanikra, close to the Lebanese border, northern Israel May 4, 2021.

Israel, Germany sign agreement for three new submarines

The deal costs Israel an estimated €3 billion and would see the submarines reach Israeli shores in 9 years.

INS Rahav sets out from Germany

Israel could sign deal to buy three submarines from Germany - reports

They are the subject of the "Submarine Affair", or Case 3000, about which the government might open a state commission of inquiry.

The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000