Israel Just Received a $634 Million Submarine Built in Germany, the Largest 2,000-Ton Vessel of Its Kind Since WWII

Israel has received the INS Drakon, the sixth and final Dolphin II-class submarine delivered to the Israeli Navy by Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS). A Larger Submarine With Expanded Operational CapacityThe INS Drakon reportedly cost around €550 million ($634 million), making it the most expensive submarine delivered to the Israeli Navy. © Wikimedia CommonsGermany Builds Israel’s Naval FutureThe relationship between Israel and Germany has included several submarine projects over decades. Concept illustration of the INS Drakon, showing the submarine’s enlarged hull design, propulsion systems, internal compartments, and potential weapons configuration. Those vessels have served as important components of Israel’s naval forces for more than two decades.