After conducting numerous field visits across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank over the past three years, a recent excursion offered a unique perspective: boarding Israel’s latest submarine while at sea.
Following a 20-minute transit via fast boat from the Haifa naval base, a small delegation of journalists approached the vessel, which remained largely submerged. The INS Drakon first became visible through its green turret and the Israeli flag rising above the waves.
A significant moment of the tour involved viewing the surface battlespace through one of the submarine’s two periscopes while positioned deep beneath the water.
The commander of the Drakon, referred to as Cmdr. “A,” explained to the Post that the vessel’s extended length allows for a greater capacity and variety of weaponry, alongside enhanced electrical and oxygen systems, enabling longer deployments at sea.
Rear-Admiral Guy Levy, the navy’s second-in-command, noted that the Drakon’s increased endurance is instrumental for supporting strategic missions in distant regions, including Yemen and Iran.
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