INS Drakon, Israel’s newest submarine, arrives in Israel
Israel’s newest submarine, INS Drakon , has entered Israeli territorial waters, 14 years after construction began. On Thursday, the submarine will be formally welcomed in a ceremony at the Haifa Naval Base. The arrival of…
Assessment
Israel's newest submarine has finally arrived after a 14-year construction timeline and a transit complicated by Norway and Denmark denying it passage through their waters. The vessel's delayed arrival and the diplomatic friction during its journey are as notable as its arrival. The Navy describes its capabilities as game changing, but the key question is what those capabilities actually enable. Watch for details on the submarine's operational role and whether the transit restrictions signal a broader shift in European naval policy toward Israel.