The Israeli Navy’s newest submarine, INS Drakon, set sail from Kiel, Germany, after a send-off ceremony attended by senior Israeli and German defense officials. The submarine is the third and final Dolphin-class AIP vessel and will enhance Israel’s naval operational reach, the IDF said.
INS Drakon, the Israeli Navy’s newest submarine, departed Kiel, Germany, earlier tonight, with the IDF confirming it is the third and final Dolphin-class AIP vessel. The confirmation came during a send-off ceremony attended by Navy Commander VADM Eyal Harel and other senior defense officials.
The Zioneer first reported the submarine’s departure at 19:06 Jerusalem time, identifying it as INS Dragon. The current update clarifies the submarine is the last of its class, completing the Dolphin AIP series.
As The Zioneer noted in its initial report, the arrival of INS Drakon will bring Israel’s active submarine fleet to six for the first time, significantly extending the Navy’s operational range and endurance. The vessel incorporates advanced AIP technology, enhancing covert power projection capabilities.
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