Posts Tagged: Israeli Navy
Israeli Military Sees Spike in Number of Women Serving in Combat Units
JNS.org - The number of women serving in Israel's combat units continues to rise, with about 2,800 slated to fill such roles this year, according to figures...
New State-of-the-Art Patrol Boat Joins Israeli Naval Fleet to Bolster Maritime Operations, Defense Along Northern Border
A new state-of-the-art patrol boat was inaugurated this week by the Israeli Navy to bolster maritime operations and defense of the northern border, the Hebrew news site...
Report: Israel in Talks With Germany to Expand Size of Its Nuclear-Capable Submarine Fleet
Israeli and German officials have opened preliminary talks regarding a potential future expansion of the Jewish state’s nuclear-capable submarine fleet, Israel Defense reported on Friday. As...
Female IDF Soldiers, Cadets Intercept Women’s Gaza-Bound Protest Flotilla
An Israeli naval ship, operated by female combat troops and cadets, intercepted a vessel carrying female activists bound for the Gaza Strip on Wednesday afternoon. The...
India Conducts Additional Successful Test of Aerial Defense Missile It Co-Developed With Israel
India conducted a successful test on Tuesday of a long-range surface-to-air missile system it co-developed with Israel, Indian media outlets reported. According to the reports, a...
Shots Fired at IDF Patrol Boat Off Gaza Coast
JNS.org - Shots were fired from the Gaza coast at an Israeli Navy patrol boat on Thursday during the arrest of Palestinian fisherman. No casualties or damages...
Israeli Navy Successfully Tests Long-Range Missiles
JNS.org - The Israeli Navy has successfully tested two long-range anti-ship Harpoon missiles, launching them at a decommissioned Israeli naval vessel 100 kilometers (62 miles) away...
Israeli Navy Carries Out Successful Test of Barak-8 Missile Interceptor (VIDEO)
The Israeli Navy and Israel Aerospace Industries conducted a successful test on Thursday of the Barak-8 missile interceptor, the nautical equivalent of the Iron Dome, Israeli...
Israel’s Elite Shayetet 13 Navy Commando Unit to Welcome Women to Its Ranks
In the upcoming year, the Israeli Navy will invite women to join new teams of draftees to the Shayetet 13 super-elite commando unit, Israeli military news...
IDF Detains Hamas Members on Fishing Boat That Violated Restrictions
JNS.org - The Israeli Navy on Monday intercepted a Palestinian fishing boat carrying members of the Hamas terrorist group that repeatedly violated Israeli restrictions...
Israeli Submariner Receives Award After Surviving Cancer and Returning to Active Service
Staff Sergeant Ido (22), a submariner in the Israeli Navy, survived his battle with cancer and has now returned to active duty, earning him a...
Israel Unveils New Unmanned ‘Sea Knight’ to Combat Gaza Marine Smugglers (VIDEO)
Israel has introduced a new sea vessel, the "Sea Knight," an unmanned seaborne craft that it intends to use to prevent dangerous weapon smuggling into...
Israeli Navy’s New Submarine Poised to Begin Operations
JNS.org - The Israeli Navy's fourth submarine, the INS Tanin, which arrived in Israel last September, is scheduled to begin operations in the next...
IDF Chief Says Israel Must Meet Maritime Threats
JNS.org - The Israeli Naval Academy held its 130th graduation ceremony on Tuesday. Welcoming the new naval officers, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff...
