Israeli Navy

'A very strange event': Iran’s Hormuz mine threat may have begun as a bluff, former Navy chief says

In an interview on Arieh Eldad and Ron Kofman's 103FM program, Marom addressed reports of Iranian boats in the Persian Gulf and the security situation for residents in northern Israel. 

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026.
A vessel from the Global Sumud Flotilla, pictured April 12, 2026; illustrative.

Flotilla activists detained at Ashdod Port after Israeli Navy intercepts Gaza-bound vessels

A boat taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aims to reach Gaza and break Israel’s naval blockade, sets sail from a port in the southern Turkish resort of Marmaris, Turkey, May 14, 2026.

Last Gaza flotilla vessels intercepted by Israel Navy, land convoy faces Libyan forces

Boats taking part in a humanitarian flotilla depart for Gaza from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.

Global Sumud Flotilla to resume journey to Gaza after leaders detained, deported


Israel successfully tests naval Iron Dome air missile defense system

The C-Dome is an advanced configuration of Israel's Iron Dome air defense system and is operated from the four Sa’ar 6 Magen-class corvettes that have been received by the Navy in the last two years.

 The Israel Navy and Defense Ministry are seen testing C-Dome, the country's new naval-based air defense system based on the Iron Dome.

Kohavi awards Israeli Navy Flotilla 3 for downing Hezbollah drones

The IDF's Navy shot down three Iranian-made UAVs launched by Hezbollah toward the Karish gas rig situated within Israel's economic waters.

 IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi addresses the crowd at the "Operation: Break the wave" conference.

Israeli Navy officer convicted of raping fellow officer multiple times

Maj. Aviv Natan Songo raped his fellow officer during a military event at a Tel Aviv hotel in 2019.

Israeli Navy inaugurates first Saar 6 corvette

IAI unveils STAR-X 3D naval radar, surveillance tech for offshore boats

The radar uses IAI's AESA (active electronic scanned array) for surveillance operations both in the air and on land is designed to be used by offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) and other small boats.

IAI STAR-X 3D radar

Mavi Marmara flotilla: Spark of an Israel-Turkey diplomatic fallout

As relations warm between Turkey and Israel, the ‘Mavi Marmara’ incident is fading but not erased. We go back to examine how and why the event unfolded.

 A NAVAL vessel (not seen) escorts the ‘Mavi Marmara’ to Ashdod Port, post-raid by Israeli marines, May 31, 2010.

Hezbollah drones weren't explosive, but the message was clear - analysis

The use of the Barak 1, a short-range surface-to-air missile naval air defense system, is also a message from Israel to Hezbollah: Don’t test us, we will shoot you down.

 HEZBOLLAH MEMBERS hold flags marking Resistance and Liberation Day, in Kfar Kila near the Lebanese border with Israel in May.

Israel Navy, US 5th Fleet wrap up Intrinsic Defender drill

The 10-day-long drill saw 600 personnel from both countries participating.

 Israel's navy joins the US in the "Intrinsic Defender" drill

Israeli Navy first time in US Navy-led international maritime exercise

Israel participated alongside several countries that recently normalized ties with Israel including the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Bahrain.

 Ships from partner nations of Combined Task Force North participate in a photo exercise during a 60-nation International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2022 (IMX/CE22), in the the Arabian Gulf, Middle East, in this photo taken on February 9, 2022.

US Navy eyes Israeli robot boats for Mideast ops as Bennett visits Bahrain

The decision could deepen Israel's growing role in regional military arrangements as it normalizes ties with former foes in the Gulf.

Israeli Navy boat

Israeli Navy officer to be permanently stationed in Bahrain - report

This is the first time an IDF officer will be stationed in any Arab state.

Soldiers are seen inside the INS Magen, the Israeli Navy's Sa'ar 6 corvette missile ship.