TPS: INS Drakon Submarine Set to Arrive in Israel this Week
Israel's Navy is set to receive the INS Drakon submarine this week in Haifa, marking a significant addition to its undersea warfare capabilities.
Jerusalem, 20 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Navy is set to receive its newest submarine, INS Drakon, this week following its departure from Germany three weeks ago under heavy security.
Drakon is the sixth submarine in Israel’s fleet and is expected to be formally received at a ceremony at the Navy base in Haifa.
The submarine was built in Germany as part of Israel’s long-term effort to strengthen its undersea capabilities. Its arrival marks another milestone in the expansion and modernization of the Israeli Navy’s submarine fleet.
The Israeli government has not publicly confirmed details of Drakon’s weapons systems or operational capabilities. The submarine’s precise role and deployment plans also remain classified.
The new submarine is expected to enter the Israeli Navy’s operational framework following the completion of the required reception and integration procedures.