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


Former Israel Navy commander arrested in 'submarines affair' identified

Shai Brosh is suspected of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

Shai Brosh

The changing face of the Israel Navy

Expansion of an exclusive economic zone presents challenge to the small Israeli naval fleet.

An Israeli warship arrives at an Israeli navy base in the Red Sea resort city of Eilat July 15, 2009

Patrolling and Protecting Eilat

'The Post' joins base commander Oren Nahbas on his final sail.

Lt. Col. Oren Nahbas

WATCH: Israel, US and France in joint underwater exercise

The navies dove for underwater anti-terror exercises.

Israel, the United States and France in a joint Navy drill.

WATCH: Israeli Naval commando unit releases 'hostages' in day long drill

The drill was successful.

Israeli Navy in a hostage release drill, July 11, 2017.

Ex defense minister says he'll 'go public' with info about Netanyahu

Ya’alon suggests PM put personal interests above those of the state. Netanyahu’s associates say accusations are politically motivated.

Moshe Yaalon

Israel Navy gets upgrade with advanced radar system

Navy to receive total of 11 systems as part of ongoing upgrades to fleet.

ALPHA RADAR is seen on an Israel Navy Sa’ar-4.5 missile ship

Training with dolphins: The next generation of Israel's submarine fleet

The distance from Alexandria in Egypt to Bandar Abbas off the coast of Iran is 2,998 nautical miles, a six-day journey at 20 knots (37 kph). Translation: Not a problem for Israel’s submarine fleet.

The Dolphin-class submarine first entered service in 2000

Israel, US navies to launch cadet exchange program

First exchange to involve lower-ranking officers.

Elite soldiers from the IDF’s Shayetet 13 special operations unit joined forces with US Navy SEALS

US approves possible $440 million arms sale to Israel

"This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a strategic regional partner."

Israel navy drill in the Red Sea