Israeli Navy

Israel, Greece conduct joint naval exercise for operational scenarios, sinking hostile ships

The exercise, attended by the commanders of both countries' navies, highlights the growing military cooperation between Jerusalem and Athens and could also be interpreted as a signal to Ankara.

An Israeli Navy patrol boat sails off the coast of Haifa, as seen from Haifa beach, May 26, 2026.
Israeli soldiers seen on a vessel belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla as seen from Ashdod, May 19, 2026.

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

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


Nazi submarine commander's relative to serve as IDF naval officer

"My grandmother always emphasized that he was not a Nazi," said Gerloff, a Christian whose parents immigrated to Israel 25 years ago, about the relative.

Israeli Navy boat

Israel's Navy to receive first German-made Sa'ar 6 ship

One of four Sa'ar 6 ships currently being made for the IDF will be arriving in Israel in early December.

The IDF's new Sa'ar 6-class corvette warship

Guarding Israel’s coast during a global pandemic

Aboard the ‘INS Lahav’ during a patrol around the Leviathan gas rig, Brig.-Gen. Eyal Harel explains the necessity of guarding national maritime interests

ABOARD THE ‘INS Lahav’ as it secures the Leviathan gas processing rig off of the coast of Caesarea.

The tools that prepare Israel for the future war

How multidimensional joint operations, lessons from past wars and new technologies have transformed Israel’s army, navy and air force.

An employee stands next to an Elbit Systems Ltd. Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the company's drone factory in Rehovot, Israel

Navy, Shin Bet thwart attempted weapons smuggling into Gaza from Sinai

An investigation found that the weapons were destined for Hamas's naval commando unit.

Navy, Shin Bet thwart attempted weapons smuggling into Gaza from Sinai

Senior navy officer: Hamas and PIJ know of the opportunities at sea

Despite talks of a ceasefire arrangement,the Israeli navy remains on high alert

Israeli Navy boat

Russian submarine found near Israeli coast

This incident could have long-term consequences as it may be perceived as part of Russia's attempts to intervene more in the region after the Syrian civil war.

The Russian nuclear submarine Dmitrij Donskoj

Naval experts concerned over China's increasing presence in Mediterranean

The workshop held at the University of Haifa studied and assessed the issues concerning the future and character of maritime warfare in the region as well as various strategic developments.

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.

Greek warship docks in Haifa port as part of naval exercise

HS Prometheus to hold joint drills with Israeli Navy vessels on Wednesday

HS Prometheus in Haifa port

French ambassador: 'Nothing stopping' Navy cadet exchange with Israel

"Nothing is stopping us from having a Navy cadet exchange program," said Ambassador Helene Le Gal on board French Navy’s third Mistral-class amphibious vessel, FNS Dixmude, while docked at Haifa.

A French warship Dixmude at Haifa port returning from five months at sea in the Far East