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Source: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/09/24/ins-drakon-submarine-arrives-in-israel/
Israel's Newest Submarine Arrives from Germany
(Israel Hayom) Lilach Shoval - Israel's newest submarine, INS Drakon, has entered Israeli territorial waters, 14 years after construction began. On Thursday, the submarine will be formally welcomed at the Haifa Naval Base. Its arrival was delayed by several months after Norway and Denmark barred the submarine from entering their territorial waters during sea trials, despite the fact that it was sailing under a German flag. It is the sixth submarine in the Dolphin AIP series to enter service and its classified capabilities are considered "game-changing." Three future Dakar-class submarines are currently under construction in Germany. For comparison, Turkey operates 14 submarines, with four more under construction, and 17 frigates and corvettes.