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Israel's new $634M German-built 'doomsday' sub gives major boost to Iran deterrence
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Key Points:
- Israel has received the INS Drakon, its most advanced and costly submarine, from Germany ahead of the originally scheduled 2025 delivery, enhancing its underwater strike and reconnaissance capabilities amid rising regional threats.
- The INS Drakon is a Dolphin AIP class submarine equipped with unique, groundbreaking technologies, providing Israel with a vital sea-based deterrence and retribution layer, particularly in the context of tensions with Iran.
- At over 70 meters long and weighing more than 2,000 tons, the INS Drakon is the largest submarine built in Germany since World War II, costing an estimated $634 million, and is the sixth Dolphin-class vessel in Israel’s fleet.
- Experts highlight the strategic importance of maintaining continuous submarine presence at sea for Israel’s national survival, enabling rapid response in scenarios where other military assets might be compromised.
- The submarine’s increased size and capabilities suggest enhanced missile range, allowing Israel to target distant threats like Iran from safer positions in the Mediterranean, avoiding risky passages such as the Suez Canal.
