Monday, March 30, 2015

Israeli Navy's sophisticated new sub poised to begin operations

INS Tanin, which arrived in Israel from Germany in September, is longest submarine in current fleet. Haifa Naval Base commander Col. David Salma: Israel's submarine fleet operates deep in enemy territory -- secretly, efficiently, and lethally.


The INS Tanin is the first AIP-class submarine acquired by Israel
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Photo credit: Michel Dot Com
The INS Tanin is the first AIP-class submarine acquired by Israel
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Photo credit: Michel Dot Com
Meanwhile, Israeli Navy officials are hoping that a deal to purchase four naval vessels for ongoing security patrols at the nation's offshore gas rigs will be closed quickly and that the German-manufactured vessels will be delivered to Israel within three years..

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