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From Dolphin to Dakar: 'Dragon' submarine reveals Israel’s changing undersea posture - analysis

The INS Drakon is a bridge between two generations of submarines and represents a broader technological transformation of Israel's most secretive fleet

(illustrative) A submarine firing a missile.
Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa

Elbit signs deal with German submarine manufacturer TMKS to expand ties between Israel, Germany

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu climbs out of the 'Rahav,' the fifth submarine in the navy's fleet, in 2017

Netanyahu, Mossad chief put Israel's security at risk in Submarine Affair, probe finds

 The Israeli Navy unveils the new INS “Drakon” submarine at the German Naval Yards Holdings in Kiel, Germany, November 12, 2024

Watch: Israel moves forward on sixth submarine from Germany


Netanyahu: German submarine deal will go through

"Let the investigation be conducted," says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Dolphin submarine

Berlin suspends submarine deal with Israel amid corruption probe

The news comes shortly after several senior officials and key suspects in the case were detained and placed under house arrest.

The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Key suspect in submarines probe negotiating to turn state witness

The affair concerns the procurement of three submarines and four maritime installation protection vessels for the Israel Navy.

A Dolphin-class submarine enters Haifa port.

Coalition leader Bitan says Netanyahu will not resign even if indicted

"I am not worried", Bitan said, "when the interrogation is looking for a state witness it means [they] had nothing earlier."

DAVID BITAN seen at the Knesset last year

Police to keep main suspects of Israeli submarine scandal in lockup

Judge hints at new developments in investigation that have not yet been made public.

Israeli Navy Dolphin-class submarine 390 (R)

Has one of Israel's most strategic weapons been compromised?

Israel's German submarine affair raises questions about how the case will affect the country's defense ties throughout the world.

Dolphin submarine

Netanyahu’s personal lawyer named as suspect in Israeli submarine probe

Attorney David Shimron, who is Netanyahu’s personal lawyer and distant relative, was released to house arrest on Monday and questioned a second time on Tuesday.

DAVID SHIMRON

Former Navy Commander detained in Israeli submarine corruption probe

Tuesday's detention comes after six suspects were detained for questioning on Monday.

A Dolphin-class submarine enters Haifa port.

German submarine affair: Israel detains 6, including Netanyahu associate

In February, Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit authorized a full-blow criminal investigation into the submarine affair.

A dolphin-class submarine constructed by German company Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft for the Israel Navy

Report: Germany approves sale of 3 more submarines to Israel

Der Spiegel says National Security Council approves deal on condition it can be cancelled if corruption allegations are proven.

A dolphin-class submarine constructed by German company Howaldtswerke- Deutsche Werft for the Israel Navy