IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stated on Tuesday evening that the INS Drakon, Israel's sixth submarine, is currently making its way through the Mediterranean Sea to Israel and is expected to dock at an Israeli port within days. Zamir said the vessel's arrival symbolizes the Navy's transformation into a powerful strategic arm capable of reaching any target in the Middle East and beyond.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced Tuesday evening that the INS Drakon, the sixth submarine in Israel's navy, is en route to Israel and will dock within days. Speaking at an event, Zamir described the vessel's arrival as a symbol of the Navy's transformation into a 'powerful strategic arm.' The INS Drakon, also referred to as INS Dragon, is the third and final vessel in the advanced Dolphin-2 (AIP) class, built by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in Kiel, Germany. The submarine features a significantly enlarged sail, which analysts have assessed as designed to house vertical launch systems for advanced missiles, potentially providing Israel with enhanced second-strike capability, as The Zioneer has previously reported. The Chief of Staff's remarks confirm that the vessel is now in its final approach to Israel after its delivery from Germany earlier this year. The submarine's arrival marks a significant boost to Israel's strategic maritime deterrent.
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