IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Tuesday evening that the 'Hoshen' multi-year plan puts an emphasis on the maritime arena, with the INS Drakon submarine as the first vessel incorporated under the plan. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the 153rd Naval Officers Course, Zamir noted the submarine is currently en route through the Mediterranean and will dock in Israel within days, to be followed by Reshef-class missile ships capable of longer-range operations and greater firepower.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir delivered expanded remarks Tuesday evening at the graduation ceremony of the 153rd Naval Officers Course, linking the imminent arrival of the INS Drakon submarine to a broader naval modernization effort.
Zamir stated that the 'Hoshen' multi-year plan, set for implementation in the coming years, prioritizes the maritime arena as essential for Israel's long-term military superiority. The INS Drakon is the first platform to be incorporated under this plan, he said. The submarine is currently making its way through the Mediterranean Sea and is expected to dock at an Israeli port within days. Beyond the Drakon, Zamir indicated that additional advanced capabilities are planned, including Reshef-class missile ships designed for extended operational ranges and greater firepower.
The Chief of Staff framed the submarine's arrival as symbolic of a broader transformation of the Navy 'into a powerful strategic arm capable of reaching any threat in the Middle East and even beyond.' As The Zioneer reported earlier Tuesday, Zamir had already confirmed the submarine's en-route status; the evening address provided the fuller strategic context of the Hoshen plan and the planned fleet expansion.
The INS Drakon is Israel's sixth submarine and the third and final vessel in the advanced Dolphin-2 (AIP) class, built in Germany. Its unique hull design is optimized for long-range endurance and advanced missile systems, reinforcing Israel's strategic deterrent at sea. The Navy's modernization under Hoshen reflects a recognition of growing maritime threats and the need to project power across the region.
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