Israel Acquires New Submarines as Its Navy Expands
The INS Drakon comes to Haifa.
September 28, 2026
The INS Drakon comes to Haifa.
In partnership with German shipyards, Israel is modernizing and expanding its submarine fleet. Arriving in Haifa this week is the INS Drakon, a Dolphin 2-class submarine, over 240 feet long and weighing 2,600 tons—the largest submarine yet in the IDF’s service. Emmanuel Fabian reports:
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In partnership with German shipyards, Israel is modernizing and expanding its submarine fleet. Arriving in Haifa this week is the INS Drakon, a Dolphin 2-class submarine, over 240 feet long and weighing 2,600 tons—the largest submarine yet in the IDF’s service. Emmanuel Fabian reports:
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