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Israel commissions INS Drakon submarine, boosts long-range covert power
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Israel Navy Commissions Sub
- Israel's Navy commissioned the INS Drakon submarine, expanding its covert, long-range maritime capability.
- The 70-meter Drakon is roughly 30 % larger than previous Dolphin-class submarines.
- Its air-independent propulsion allows extended submerged operation without surfacing.
- The navy expects Drakon to be fully operational in about two months after Israeli systems are integrated.
- President Isaac Herzog and Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the vessel counters threats from Iran, the Houthis and maritime chokepoints.
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