Israeli Navy

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

According to the organizers, the delays significantly narrowed the time remaining for the voyage, prompting a decision to postpone the attempt to reach Gaza until spring 2027.

OCTOBER 18, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

Israeli soldiers seen on a vessel belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla as seen from Ashdod, May 19, 2026.

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

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

Israel Navy moves toward semi-autonomous fleet with robotic ships

It has been reported that the Israeli navy has operated autonomous sea vehicles in recent years, though it is unclear when swarms at sea will be ready to roll out.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

New German-made Israeli submarine 'INS Drakon' embarks from Germany for Israel, September 21, 2026.

IDF: Drakon submarine has stronger weapons, longer underwater capabilities

This Drakon submarine is the sixth submarine to join the Israeli Navy's fleet in recent years and the third of the Dolphin class (specifically, the Dolphin II variant equipped with an AIP system).

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

This week in 60 seconds: Netanyahu stresses Iran threat on Eurotrip

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.

JUNE 7, 2018ByJPOST.COM STAFF

First Israeli cadets complete new IDF-U.S. Navy exchange program

The two cadets in the IDF’s prestigious Naval Officers Course spent 18 weeks at the USNA, completely immersing themselves in the life on campus – sleeping, eating and learning with American cadets.

JUNE 6, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Members of the U.S. Naval Academy graduating class stand to be sworn in during their commissioning and graduation ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 25, 2018.

WATCH: Israel's Navy trains for offshore Hezbollah assault

The importance of the sea for Israel is very clear: everything in the country comes via the sea. Israel can never be in the position where its waters are not protected.

JUNE 6, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Israeli navy patrol vessels take part in a drill simulating the targeting of an infiltrated enemy vessel and the evacuation of a patrol boat, in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Ashdod, southern Israel November 8, 2016.

Israel navy names new Sa'ar 6 warships arriving from Germany

First of four ships expected to arrive in Israel from Germany by the end of 2019.

APRIL 22, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM

German shipyard starts work on state-of-the-art warships for Israel

The first of four corvettes are scheduled to arrive next year.

FEBRUARY 8, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Israel Navy missile ship patrols near Tamar gas field‏

Hezbollah may use suicide ships in next war, former naval officer warns

Iran “is on the verge of reaching the Mediterranean, including the use of Syrian ports by the Iranian navy."

JANUARY 28, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM

An Iranian naval ship travels through the Suez Canal near Ismailia, some 120 km (75 miles) north of Cairo February 22, 2011.

HMS Ocean docks in Haifa before joint drills

HMS Ocean is the flagship of the British Royal Navy as well as the flagship of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2

DECEMBER 2, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM

British Ambassador and Commodore James Morley

When Israeli intel, CIA caught mega-arms boat and changed history

Retired brigadier general Amos Gilboa reveals secret story of cooperation between Israeli intelligence and CIA in history-changing capture of Karin A mega-arms ship.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017ByYONAH JEREMY BOB