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Israel launches INS Drakon submarine, signaling new fleet plans

9/2/2026

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Israel's Navy launched the INS Drakon submarine from the TKMS shipyard in Kiel, Germany.
The send-off ceremony raised the Israeli flag aboard Drakon, marking its official departure.
Vice Adm. Eyal Harel said Drakon and future Dakar-class subs will centralize Israel’s fleet.
Foreign reports claim Dolphin-class submarines like Drakon can carry nuclear weapons.
Elbit Systems announced cooperation with German TKMS to produce GRP components for future submarines.

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Israel's Navy launched the INS Drakon submarine from the TKMS shipyard in Kiel, Germany.
The send-off ceremony raised the Israeli flag aboard Drakon, marking its official departure.
Vice Adm. Eyal Harel said Drakon and future Dakar-class subs will centralize Israel’s fleet.
Foreign reports claim Dolphin-class submarines like Drakon can carry nuclear weapons.
Elbit Systems announced cooperation with German TKMS to produce GRP components for future submarines.