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.

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

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

Israel Navy moves toward semi-autonomous fleet with robotic ships

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

IDF: Drakon submarine has stronger weapons, longer underwater capabilities


Intrinsic Defender: Israel, US launch two-week joint naval drill

Dubbed Intrinsic Defender, the two-week joint drill is centered on boosting operational readiness and navy-to-navy cooperation.

 Israeli and US naval troops are seen in Haifa kicking off the two-week joint maritime drill Intrinsic Defender, on July 30, 2023.

Elbit's naval electronic warfare counter measure passes trials

The DESEAVER MK 4 system provides perimeter protection against concurrent multiple missile threats from multiple directions.

 Elbit Systems' DESEAVER MK-4 Counter Measure Dispensing System.

IDF successfully tests naval Iron Dome defense system against multiple attacks

The C-Dome successfully intercepted advanced targets which represent threats to the State of Israel's infrastructure and strategic assets. 

  IDF runs successful tests on new naval Iron Dome system on May 29, 2023.

IAI reveals first-ever unmanned Israeli mini-submarine

The “BlueWhale” mini-submarine is intended for covert intelligence-gathering operations, to detect submarines and gather acoustic intelligence.

 The autonomous unmanned BlueWhale submarine.

Brig.-Gen. Daniel Hagari replaces Ran Kochav as IDF spokesperson

Hagari was appointed by IDF chief-of-staff Herzi Halevi on January 5, but only took office on Wednesday.

 IDF Brig.-Gen. Daniel Hagari was appointed as the new IDF spokesperson on March 29, 2023.

Defense Ministry to use RAFAEL to improve remote-controlled naval guns

RAFAEL will be used for ongoing maintenance services for remote-controlled "Typhoon" cannons used by the IDF Navy.

 Showing off IDF navy typhoon cannon

Israel's elite navy commanders on their trials and tribulations

Commanders of Israel's elite submarine unit speak to the "Post" about the challenges they have faced in their training

 New submarine commander course graduates Y and S.

WATCH: Israeli Navy vessels gain ability to intercept cruise missiles in landmark test

The successful operation of the LRAD, launched with a Barak Magen air defense system from a Sa'ar 6-class corvette, represents a major milestone in defense technology.

 A Sa'ar 6-class corvette fires an LRAD interceptor in a landmark test.

Israel successfully tests naval Iron Dome air missile defense system

The C-Dome is an advanced configuration of Israel's Iron Dome air defense system and is operated from the four Sa’ar 6 Magen-class corvettes that have been received by the Navy in the last two years.

 The Israel Navy and Defense Ministry are seen testing C-Dome, the country's new naval-based air defense system based on the Iron Dome.

Kohavi awards Israeli Navy Flotilla 3 for downing Hezbollah drones

The IDF's Navy shot down three Iranian-made UAVs launched by Hezbollah toward the Karish gas rig situated within Israel's economic waters.

 IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi addresses the crowd at the "Operation: Break the wave" conference.