IDF Naval Forces

Israeli navy ship intercepts UAV from Yemen

An Israeli Navy missile boat intercepted a UAV that was launched from Yemen over the Mediterranean Sea.

Operation Bashan Arrow

Navy Commander in Chief: 'It was a historic day'

Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy VADM David Saar Salama praised the strikes on the Syrian fleet. 'It's not over till it's over.'

New ships and arms

Billions of shekels acquisition approved for IDF

Ministerial Procurement Committee approved several acquisitions including the Reshef project – the next navy corvette – as well as the acquisition of hundreds of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles.

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Israeli Navy operates against Hezbollah in Lebanon

The IDF released rare footage of the Israeli Navy intercepting a Hezbollah UAV and striking the terror organization's central naval base in Beirut.

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Israeli Navy strikes southern Lebanon

Navy vessels struck rocket launchers, military structures, and weapon storage facilities of the Hezbollah terrorist organization, which supported the ground troops’ combat.

New reserve battalion to be named after murdered naval commander

Former sailors will undergo infantry training and will make up the Hallel Battalion, named after Hallel Yaniv who was murdered in a terror attack last year in Samaria.

'Target identified'

Watch: Successful interceptions by Israeli naval missile ships

From Northern Israel to the Gulf of Eilat, naval forces have carried out several successful interceptions in various combat arenas, including the first operational interception by the Sa'ar 6-class corvettes in the Red Sea arena since their arrival in Israel.

David Ben Shitrit's legacy

'I have no problem dying so you can live'

Odeya, the sister of fallen Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit, shares her brother's love for Israel and willingness to sacrifice himself for others.

Adam residents line the streets to pay respects to fallen sailor

Residents of Geva Binyamin (Adam) lined the streets of the village whilst waving Israeli flags to pay final respects to Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit who was killed earlier in the day.

IDF sailor PO1 David Moshe Ben Shitrit fell in northern Israel

Petty Officer 1st Class David Moshe Ben Shitrit, 21 from Geva Binyamin, was killed Sunday morning when an Iron Dome interceptor missile hit his Israel Navy Dvora-class fast patrol ship off the coast of Nahariya.

New IDF naval landing craft arrives in Israel

The INS Komemiyut LSV arrived in Israel from the US. It was welcomed by Israeli Navy vessels in a 'missing' formation, in memory of the fallen soldiers from the ‘Swords of Iron' war.

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'Naval Iron Dome' intercepts drone near Eilat

IDF Naval forces identify a suspicious aerial target crossing into Israeli territory and intercept it using the "C-Dome" naval defense system.

21st IDF naval combat course graduates

Course Commander: 'Be victorious in every operation and battle, and return home safely.'

Navy's Missile Flotilla conducts widescale exercise

Increasing readiness in the northern arena, the Israeli Navy Missile Ship Flotilla completed a wide-scale exercise this week.

Haifa ax attack:

'I neutralized him quickly and safely'

The officer who stopped the ax-wielding terrorist this morning in Haifa recounts the incident.

A message to the Houthis:

Israeli Navy corvettes set sail for Red Sea

A flotilla of new Sa'ar-6 warships has set sail to the Red Sea after repeated attacks against Israel by the Houthis in Yemen.

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New IDF missile crusiers strike Hamas targets

The state of the art cruisers join the numerous airstrikes that have hit Hamas targets since the invasion.

IDF and US 5th Fleet conclude exercise Juniper Spartan

The exercise was intended to strengthen cooperation and professional dialogue between the IDF and US Armed Forces.

Watch: Navy exercise in the Red Sea

Submarine and missile boat training exercise in Red Sed Sea draws to a close.

US nuclear submarine hits 'object' in Asia-Pacific region

Incident did not result in any life-threatening injuries, the US military said.

Watch: Israeli navy takes you on training exercise in Red Sea

An Israeli Navy crew provides an inside look at everyday life on a guard boat protecting the country's shores.

Watch: Israeli ship attacked during Second Lebanon War

Hezbollah releases footage of missile attack on the INS Hanit during the Second Lebanon War in July of 2006.

Chief of Staff awards citation to Navy's Commando Unit

Israeli Navy honored for series of operational activities over the last year.

'IDF Navy will continue protecting Israel's borders'

IDF Navy officer relates to the incident which took place near the northern shores of Israel

Israel inaugurates INS Magen ship in Germany

Israel's first Sa'ar 6 corvette officially named in Germany.

Iran reveals new cruise missile submarine

Iranian military launches 'Fateh' submarine, capable of launching cruise missiles as 'deterrent' against US.

Israeli Navy to receive electronic warfare suites

Elbit Systems awarded $85 million contract to supply EW suites to Israeli Navy.

Gaza 'flotilla' boat stopped by Israeli Navy

Israeli navy seizes boat with a few boxes of medical supplies attempting to break blockade of Gaza.

Gazans planned terror attack against Israeli Navy

IDF, Shabak, foil elaborate Islamic Jihad terror attack against Israeli Navy.

Missing Jewish female submarine officer honored on Women's Day

Argentina’s Jewish community honors country’s first female submarine officer, lost at sea last November

End of missing submarine mystery

Kim Wall boarded the craft as part of a story she was writing. She never returned, and the submarine owner told police he buried her at sea.

USS George H.W. Bush arrives in Israel

US aircraft carrier arrives in Israel for the first time in 17 years; US Navy: Visit symbolizes steadfast cooperation, shared values.

Officials: Iran attempted missile launch from submarine

U.S. officials say Iran attempted to launch a cruise missile from a submarine in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi-based company to build Israel’s new fleet

An Abu Dhabi-based company that is partly owned by Lebanese businessman, Iskandar Safa, will be building four new warships for Israel.

Navy begins takeover of women's flotilla to Gaza

The Israeli Navy began Wednesday to prepare its takeover of women's flotilla which is attempting to break what it terms the "siege" of Gaza.

Watch: Israeli Navy wraps up major sea-warfare simulation

Advanced, long-range sea-to-sea missiles featured during two-week exercise simulating attacks on Israeli waters.

Watch: IDF successfully tests 'Iron Dome of the Sea'

Naval missile defense system, based on Iron Dome system, to provide crucial defense of Israel's offshore assets.

Watch: Major naval exercise prepares for ISIS attacks

With one eye on Egypt's restive Sinai Peninsula, Israeli Navy completes massive Red Sea simulation; plans to build Red Sea border fence.

The Israel Navy vet looking to solve Europe's smuggling problem

Drugs, people, weapons all smuggled daily through Europe via its 'back door' - the ocean. An IDF veteran is leading the fightback.

Israel's newest submarine receives welcoming party

The newest addition to Israel's submarine fleet, INS Rahav, received a naval welcoming party as it docked in Israel on Tuesday.

IDF welcomes its fifth submarine

INS Rahav is 'the most fearsome, advanced and expensive war machine in the IDF's possession,' says President.

Son of former Navy commander discharged from military

Admiral Eliezer Marom's son dismissed from Israeli Navy after failing to pass security clearance reviews.

47 Years Later, Israel Issues Last Report on Sunken Submarine

47 the Israeli Navy has released all the information it has about the sinking of the Dakar

Defense Ministry Purchases Four Patrol Ships from Germany

Ships to patrol waters near Israel's gas fields; Germany partially funds deal, agrees to reciprocal deal to the tune of 700 million shekel.

N. Korea Submarine Missile Allows Covert Nuclear Strike on US

Regime tests nuclear-capable missile from underwater for first time, as officials blame Obama for allowing 'tragedy.'

Israel Returns 15 Fishing Boats to Gaza

Despite returning 15 fishing boats confiscated from fisherman who traveled past limit, Gaza complains Israel should return more.

Germany Approves Fifth 'Special' Submarine for Israel

Answer to Iran deal? Germany gives green light to new advanced sub that can hold nuclear weapons.

Take a Sneak Peak at Israel's Secret Submarine Fleet

Israel's nuclear-capable INS Tanin able to operate deep within enemy territory - to lethal effect.

Watch: Israel Welcomes Fourth Nuclear Stealth Submarine

Netanyahu calls new INS Tanin 'a clear and pointed message to Israel's enemies'; navy flotilla welcomes most expensive IDF craft.

Navy Vessels Destroy Smuggling Ships Bound for Gaza

Palestinian Arabs claimed the ships were carrying cigarettes - but cigarettes don't explode from gunfire.

Watch: Soldiers Sing Shabbat Songs En-Route to Iran Weapons Ship

Having set sail to intercept Gaza-bound weapons shipment Saturday, Israeli Navy soldiers still managed to celebrate Shabbat at sea.

Iran: Our Warships Were In Mediterranean Last 4 Years

Iranian naval commander declares ships operating in range of Israeli coast and worldwide for years.

15 Soldiers Injured in Patrol Boat Fire

15 soldiers injured in a fire that broke out in the water pump of a Dvora-class patrol boat.

Capsized Navy Boat is Righted

The small Navy vessel capsized because of a wave created by a larger Navy vessel sailing nearby.

Navy Ship Capsizes Near Ashkelon

'Wasp' model ship, one of the navy's fastest and set piece in security patrols, overturns 1.5 km off Ashkelon coast.

IDF Remembers 69 Soldiers Who Drowned on Board INS Dakar

Memorial service for the 69 sailors of the INS Dakar held at Mount Herzl. Gantz: 'We do not stop our quest to find missing soldiers.'

Germany to Sell Israel Two Destroyers in 1 Billion Euro Deal

Vessels will reportedly be used to protect Israeli pipelines

Biden Flies to Japan as China 'Zone' Standoff Heats Up

Japanese Defense Minister and British Naval Chief of Staff vow unity on escalating standoff with China.

US Chief of Naval Operations Visits Israel

Admiral Greenert visits Israel amid shifting regional military influence, Navy Commander Rothberg praises cooperation between the forces.

Russia Sends Most Powerful Ships to Mediterranean

In show of force, Russia radically expands Middle East presence by sending 'aircraft carrier killer', nuclear battleship to Syrian shores.