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Israel commissions INS Drakon submarine, boosts long-range covert power

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 11:07 PM UTC · How we work

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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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Al-Alimi Calls Mobilization

Yemen’s Presidential Council chairman Rashad al-Alimi urged nationwide mobilization against the Houthis, thanking Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles targeting Taif and Yanbu and issued alerts for Jeddah, Mecca, Tabuk.
Houthis claimed attacks on Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities with ballistic, cruise missiles and drones.
Houthis seized sections of the Taiz-Aden road, threatening the only route Yemenis use to travel abroad.

History

Historical Context

During the 1991 Gulf War, Iraq launched 88 Scud missiles at Israel and Saudi Arabia, prompting a coalition air campaign that destroyed most of the launchers and deployed Patriot batteries to protect both nations. The experience of neutralizing long-range threats shaped regional defense thinking, leading Israel to commission the stealth INS Drakon submarine and Saudi Arabia to field missile-defense systems against Houthi attacks today.

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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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