Submarine

Netanyahu, Zamir, Rivlin among witnesses to testify in November before submarine inquiry

That this phase would begin in November was already known in July, but the witness list had not yet been announced.

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International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE)'s Explorer Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. ISE was acquired by Israeli defense giant Elbit. Published October 20, 2026.

Israel's Elbit Systems acquires Canadian underwater drone company amid rising Russian Arctic threat

Prime Minister Netanyahu at the Ashdod Naval Base, October 4, 2026.

Netanyahu warns of rising maritime threats during Ashdod Navy base visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations in New York City, September 24, 2026.

Drakon submarine highlights Case 3000 dilemma: Was Netanyahu right for wrong reasons? - analysis


Netanyahu shows no sign of legally contesting Case 3000 'Submarine Affair' state inquiry findings

Netanyahu has publicly and generically rejected allegations that he endangered national security, but has not responded to specific charges in this case.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud party rally in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026; illustrative.

US denies IRGC claim that it captured second American submarine in Hormuz 'hunting ground' - report

"It's not just a hunt; it's an intelligence windfall," claimed Spokesperson for the IRGC, Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi

An unmanned US submersible Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it captured at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz, at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this picture obtained on September 8, 2026.

Up Periscope! A deep dive inside Israel’s newest 'Drakon' submarine at sea

The Jerusalem Post visited the new 'INS Drakon' at sea near Haifa. The submarine's commander told the Post that it will allow the IDF to "get to any enemy, anywhere."

Soldiers stand aboard the INS Drakon in images released on September 24, 2026.

Israel’s new Drakon submarine could help Navy support missions in Iran, Yemen - preview

The Jerusalem Post visited the new INS Drakon at sea near Haifa. The submarine's commander told the Post that it will allow the IDF to "get to any enemy, anywhere."

A soldier stands aboard an INS submarine in images released on September 24, 2026.

Israeli Navy considering purchase of Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircraft for submarine warfare missions

Israel is examining a potential P-8 Poseidon acquisition as the Navy seeks to expand covert maritime operations and counter growing submarine threats.

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.

IDF chief warns Iran remains a threat as Israel welcomes INS Drakon submarine into Navy service

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir called the submarine’s integration a central force-building move on Thursday, as President Isaac Herzog highlighted its strategic significance.

New German-made Israeli submarine 'INS Drakon' embarks from Germany for Israel, September 21, 2026.

Israel Navy moves toward semi-autonomous fleet with robotic ships

It has been reported that the Israeli navy has operated autonomous sea vehicles in recent years, though it is unclear when swarms at sea will be ready to roll out.

The INS Drakon at the TKMS shipyard in Kiel, Germany, in August 2023.

IDF: Drakon submarine has stronger weapons, longer underwater capabilities

This Drakon submarine is the sixth submarine to join the Israeli Navy's fleet in recent years and the third of the Dolphin class (specifically, the Dolphin II variant equipped with an AIP system).

New German-made Israeli submarine 'INS Drakon' embarks from Germany for Israel, September 21, 2026.

Israel marks delivery of final 'Dragon' submarine as defense officials press for fleet expansion

The report follows a send-off ceremony in late August for the Israel's newest submarine, attended by Israel Navy Chief V.-Adm. Eyal Harel and German Naval Chief V.-Adm. Jan Christian Kaack.

New German-made Israeli submarine 'INS Drakon' embarks from Germany for Israel, September 21, 2026.

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

In response to Iranian claims of the capture, a Pentagon spokesperson said a US underwater drone had "malfunctioned more than a day ago."

An unmanned US submersible Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it captured at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz, at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this picture obtained on September 8, 2026.