Navy

Military vessel capsizes, seven soldiers injured

Seven soldiers in light condition after vessel capsizes at a base in southern Israel.

Gallant aboard Navy ship:

'Try to attack Eilat, we will know what to do'

The Defense Minister visited Navy commanders and servicepeople in Eilat and addressed the threat to traffic in the Red Sea.

Missiles, explosives and guns:

Navy locates dozens of weapons off coast of southern Israel

Divers from the Unit for Underwater Missions located a large number of weapons used by Hamas terrorists in attempts to infiltrate Israel.

In face of threat from Yemen:

Israeli Navy missile boats arrive in Red Sea area

Following threats from Yemenite Houthis, Israeli Navy sends missile boats towards Red Sea.

Prime Minister to IDF sailors:

'You are warriors - lions of the sea'

PM Netanyahu visited the Ashdod Naval Base and sailed off the coast of southern Israel.

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IDF naval commandos raid Hamas targets from sea

Shayetet 13 commandos entered Gaza from the sea and destroyed Hamas terrorist infrastructure.

Hamas places missile launch pad next to mosque and preschool

The Israeli Navy struck a surface-to-air missile launch pad in Khan Yunis that was situated next to a mosque and a preschool.

IDF naval soldier killed by malfunctioning equipment in north

Female soldier killed, second soldier critically injured, during maritime operation in north.

Dramatic footage:

Navy's unit eliminated dozens of terrorists in the Mediterranean

Soldiers in Israel's Navy fired towards terrorists' boats while pursuing by sea those terrorists who escaped towards the shoreline.

Navy investigating migrant raft that washed up on Israeli coast

According to the initial reports, the raft was carrying two men and a child and managed to pass the radar since it was not emitting heat.

Navy suspeds reserve officer who refused to report for duty

The reserve rear admiral who did not report for duty in protest of the government's judicial reform plan.

Gallant to naval officers:

'Israel is prepared for any scenario on land, sea, or air'

Defense Minister visits elite Flotilla 13 (“Shayetet 13”) of the Israeli navy.

Mississippi:

Israeli Navy raises flag over new landing craft

The INS Nahshon, the first of two such crafts, will serve as a logistical axis for transporting equipment and soldiers.

Israeli Navy, US Fifth Fleet, begin joint exercise

The Israeli Navy, US Fifth Fleet, begin 'Intrinsic Defender' exercise, focusing on naval mines, search and rescue, and underwater medicine.

New Commanding Officer of Israeli Navy’s Flotilla 13

'Captain A' to replace Capt. Amir Farhi as head of elite naval unit after 2 years.

Watch: Naval flagship fitted with famous Air Dome defense system

Israel’s most advanced naval flagship carrier now has the ability to destroy incoming missiles from enemy warships.

Lapid to US:

'No one can dictate our rules of engagement to us'

PM tells US: I won't allow an IDF soldier to be prosecuted just to receive applause from abroad.

Israel, US, conclude 'Noble Rose' joint maritime exercise

From the depths of the Red Sea: Joint exercise of the Israeli Navy missile ship flotilla & Shayetet 13 alongside United States Navy forces.

Greek Navy commander visits Israel. Yad Vashem

Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff, VADM Stylianos Petrakis visits Haifa naval base, discusses cooperation between navies.

Watch: Leaked US Navy video indoctrinating 'gender pronouns'

The US is now pushing gender pronoun training videos to its Navy recruits in hopes of indoctrinating a new generation of 'robots'.

War with Lebanon? Israel acquires advanced landing vessels

With Iranian proxies closing in on the Jewish State, Israel is trying to increase its attack capabilities ahead of an expected conflict.

PM Bennett visits Haifa naval bases

PM receives comprehensive briefing about naval operations from GOC Navy Vice Admiral Salma, tours submarine and missile corvette flotillas.

German navy chief resigns over remarks on Ukraine

A highly ranked officer in the German Navy has asked to be relieved of duty after making controversial remarks about the Ukraine crisis.

Bennett: Subs will ensure Israel's superiority for years to come

Prime Minister Bennett calls Israel's contract for new submarines 'a significant improvement for Israel's security'.

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Brad Cooper, visits Israel

Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, VADM Brad Cooper, met Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy, VADM David Saar Salama.

Commanders meet, praise survivor of helicopter crash

Navy, Air Force commanders meet sole survivor of helicopter crash off Haifa coast, praise his heroic actions during incident.

US Navy tests high-energy laster weapon in Gulf of Aden

A US Navy ship has tested a high-energy laser weapon in the Gulf of Aden, successfully hitting a static target.

Gantz, don’t abandon the Shayetet fighters!

Israeli Navy veterans who likely contracted cancer due to toxic pollution at Kishon Port should be recognized as disabled veterans. Opinion.

Senior IDF official: Prepare for Iranian establishment in sea

Senior Navy official on joint exercise with the US, Bahrain and the UAE: We need to strengthen international partnerships.

Israeli Navy hosts senior US naval officers

Commander of US Navy's Fifth Fleet meets with top Israeli brass during his second visit to Israel.

'We will not rest until the last of the terrorists are captured'

Chief of Staff at Naval Academy graduation ceremony: The IDF will defend the border with the Gaza Strip from any attack against Israel.

'The strategic importance of maritime space is growing'

IDF Chief of Staff: The enemy uses the sea for terrorist purposes, to transfer weapons.

Historic 'Noble Waters' exercise between US, Israeli navies

Israeli Navy and the US Navy's Fifth Fleet hold first exercise in the Red Sea as part of the transitioning of IDF matters to US CENTCOM.

Arutz Sheva meets Miami’s 'storm watchers'

Within the last few weeks the Miami Air Station has been involved in rescue efforts. Yissachar Ruas met the station staff.

Chief of Staff: We will not hesitate to enter a campaign

Aviv Kohavi: We have expanded our target bank. If the quiet in the South is not maintained we will not hesitate to enter into a campaign.

'A naval battle is developing that is not in our favor'

Former Navy commander reacts to attack on Israeli cargo ship, likely by Iranian forces or proxies.

Gantz:

'Strengthening social solidarity is our most important mission'

Defense Minister Gantz speaks at ceremony marking the crrival of the “Oz” component of the navy's new  “Sa’ar 6” Corvettes.

Watch: 'Flying marines' take over navy vessel

A UK company says it has 'delivered the most intense and enthralling spectacle, often likened to the real life Ironman.'

US: Judge rules Jewish Navy sailor does not have to shave beard

Hasidic Navy sailor given reprieve from order to shave after being ordered to do so despite having a religious exemption.

Orthodox Jewish US Navy sailor can keep his beard temporarily

De Liscia lost his "no-beard chit" after which the Navy told him to regularly shave his beard or else face “substantial punishment."

Israeli navy opens fire on vessel near Gaza coast

'The threat was removed'. Vessel spotted approaching Israeli navy ship off Gaza Strip coast, prompting Israeli ship to open fire.

Report: Vaccinated sailors instructed to wear 'green ribbon'

Sailors who received the COVID-19 vaccine were reportedly instructed to wear a green ribbon, to identify those who had not been vaccinated.

German missile ship arrives in Israel

The 'Magen,' the first German Sa'ar 6 missile corvette to arrive in Israel, begins is service as the next generation of the Israeli navy.

Iran accidentally blocks own naval port with sunken 'US carrier'

Mock US naval carrier sinks in shallow water at entrance to Iran's main naval port, presenting danger to any ship which passes over it.

Watch: Navy thwarts smuggling of weapons to Hamas in Gaza

Navy and Shabak forces catch terrorists in vessel trying to smuggle weapons to Hamas from the maritime area in the northern Sinai.

New agreement between Ministry of Defense, Israel Shipyards

MoD will purchase a large floating dock from Israel Shipyards for the maintenance of the Israel Navy’s submarines and Sa’ar 6 corvettes.

Chief of Staff tests Navy's battle readiness

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi holds first of new form of examination of capabilities of Israeli Navy.

Israel leads international naval exercise "Mighty Waves"

Joint naval exercise between Israeli, US, French, and Greek navies concludes.

Israel hosts 'Mighty Waves' four-nation naval drills

Multinational 'Mighty Waves' naval training drill brought together forces from Israel, US, France, and Greece at Israel's Haifa port.

Nighttime naval rescue near Jordan border

Naval police successfully complete rescue of vessel whose engine stalled in Gulf of Eilat. On board were four adults and four children.

Meet the new class of the IDF's elite submarine unit

After months of grueling navy training, these young men to become new generation of soldiers under sea on IDF's best, newest submarines.

Israeli naval commandos awarded General Staff citation

IDF chief of staff accepts recommendations of awards panel, also deciding to grant awards to navy missile ship and submarine flotillas.

'You protect the country, filled with a sense of mission'

President Rivlin visits Israeli Navy, during which he tours Gaza maritime border and Tamar gas rig.

Naval soldier hospitalized after accidentally eating LSD

Reserve soldier discharged after bringing LSD to base in toffee balls which fellow soldier unknowingly ate.

Watch: IDF troops take control of foreign cargo ship

IDF receives report of arson aboard foreign cargo ship, works with captain to find, arrest, stowaway.

Navies of US, Greece, and Israel finish joint exercise

Spokesman says the drill helps teach navy how to deal with the various challenges of keeping open maritime routes to Israel in times of war.

'Iran is trying to bypass sanctions via the sea'

Prime minister speaks at navy cadets course graduation ceremony. "The navy will have a more important role as Iranian attempts expand."

Iran TV cartoon shows Ghadir sub sinking US aircraft carrier

Iran airs computer-generated animation of US aircraft carrier, four destroyers sunk by Iranian Ghadir-class submarine.

Watch: Israeli Navy trains for combat

Elite Shayetet 3 unit destroys 'enemy vessel' with ship-to-ship missiles in training exercise.

Letters from American students to Moshe Dayan revealed

On 51th anniversary of INS Destroyer Eilat sinking, letters revealed sent by LA students to Dayan including donation to purchase new ship.