Israel’s new Drakon submarine could help Navy support missions in Iran, Yemen - preview

The Jerusalem Post previews an upcoming full article about a visit to Israel's new INS Drakon submarine. The submarine's commander stated it will allow the IDF to "get to any enemy, anywhere." Rear-Admiral Guy Levy noted the Dragon's longer endurance could support missions in far-away places such as Iran and Yemen.

The Jerusalem Post published a preview of an upcoming full article about a visit to Israel's newest submarine, the INS Drakon, at sea near Haifa. The submarine's commander, Cmdr. "A," told the Post that the longer length of the ship enables a higher quality and quantity of weapons, as well as electrical and oxygen system capabilities, to remain at sea for a longer period of time. Rear-Admiral Guy Levy, the number two officer in the navy, said the Dragon's ability to stay at sea longer could help support missions in far-away places such as Iran and Yemen. The preview describes the author's experience boarding the submarine via a fast boat from the Haifa naval base and peering through one of the submarine's two periscopes. The full article is scheduled to be published at 8 p.m. Israel time this evening.