"And then, at the height of the operation, deep in enemy territory, the submarine broke down"

An N12 magazine article offers a rare glimpse into the INS Tekumah submarine, which underwent a deep refit after continuous operational activity since October 7. Two submarine commanders describe secret missions in distant theaters, a critical malfunction at sea resolved with resourcefulness, and the crew's life in cramped isolation underwater.

An N12 magazine article provides a rare glimpse into the INS Tekumah submarine, which underwent a deep refit after continuous operational activity since October 7, 2023. Two submarine commanders, Captain T. and Lieutenant Colonel T., describe secret missions far from Israel's shores, including intelligence gathering, surveillance, and special operations. They recount a critical malfunction in one of the systems at the height of an operation deep in enemy territory, resolved thanks to the crew's resourcefulness. The article describes life aboard the submarine: cramped conditions, four-hour work shifts, complete disconnection from the world, and humor as a way to cope with stress. It also notes that women still do not serve as submariners due to infrastructure limitations in the Tekumah-class submarines.

"And then, at the height of the operation, deep in enemy territory, the submarine broke down"