Israel’s new Drakon submarine could help Navy support missions in Iran, Yemen - preview
The Jerusalem Post visited the new INS Drakon at sea near Haifa. The submarine's commander told the Post that it will allow the IDF to "get to any enemy, anywhere."
In the past three years, reporter visited several conflict zones including Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank, but their most recent visit to Israel's newest submarine was particularly noteworthy. After boarding INS Drakon via a 20-minute fast boat ride from Haifa naval base, the journalists had a chance to view the vessel submerged in the sea. The submarine's standout features included its green turret and Israeli flag, protruding from the blue sea.
Commander A provided a tour of the INS Drakon, pointing out its two periscopes that allowed viewers to witness the sea-level battlefield, while the reporters themselves remained submerged. The commander emphasized that the submarine's longer length supports the mounting of superior and greater quantities of weaponry, as well as enhanced electrical and oxygen systems, enabling it to remain at sea for extended periods.
Rear-Admiral Guy Levy, second in command of the Israeli navy, affirmed that the submarine's extended sea-time capability could significantly aid support operations in distant regions, such as Iran and Yemen. This preview of the full article about the reporter's experience is scheduled to be published at 8 p.m. Israel time on the same day.
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