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Israel Receives Advanced Dolphin II Submarine 'Dragon' From Germany Enhancing Strategic Deterrence Against Iran

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First reported by Now 14 · 6 hours ago

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Israel received the advanced Dolphin II submarine INS Dragon from Germany in July, enhancing its naval intelligence and strategic deterrence against Iran. The submarine, delivered ahead of schedule, is the most advanced and expensive in the Israeli Navy, ensuring continuous underwater presence and response capabilities even in severe conflict scenarios.

01Israel received the Dolphin II-class submarine INS Dragon from Germany in July, ahead of schedule.
02The Dragon is over 70 meters long, weighs 2,000+ tons, and cost about $634 million.
03It is the sixth Dolphin series submarine and the third upgraded Dolphin II variant.
04Experts say it significantly boosts Israel's intelligence and strategic deterrence capabilities.
05The submarine ensures Israel can maintain underwater presence and respond after severe attacks.
06Named 'Dragon' to symbolize power and honor the legacy of INS Dakar and its crew.

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