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The Israeli Navy's INS Drakon submarine sails in the Mediterranean Sea, early September 24, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
September 27, 2026, 7:58 pm
Israel’s newest, largest submarine arrives, deepening Navy’s stealth capabilities
Twelve years and one scandal in the making, the INS Drakon completes its 23-day journey from Germany with a ToI reporter aboard, carrying secret tech and powered by a system that will allow it to stay underwater for longer
By Emanuel Fabian
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at a welcoming ceremony for a new submarine, Rahav, at the Israeli Navy base in Haifa, on January 12, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
May 27, 2023, 6:03 pm
Leaks show US aid money pushed Israel to buy flawed American periscopes for new subs
Internal documents from German competitor also indicate Israeli Navy later actively sought to assist firm in securing contracts
By Uri Blau and Daniel Dolev and Shomrim
Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Eshel, right, and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Rolf Wirtz sign an agreement for Israel's purchase of three submarines at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, January 20, 2022. (Defense Ministry)
January 20, 2022, 12:39 pm
Israel signs scandal-ridden €3 billion deal with Germany to buy new submarines
Agreement will see three new vessels delivered to Israeli Navy, includes reciprocal contract for German shipbuilder to make €850 million in purchases from Israel
By ToI Staff
IDF troops, including then chief of staff Benny Gantz, stand on a Dolphin-class submarine (IDF via Wikipedia)
January 17, 2022, 11:56 am
Deal to purchase German submarines may be signed this week, after top panel meets
Ministerial committee discusses buying 3 Dolphin-type vessels; Germany said to signal deal can go ahead even if prior corruption found, paving way for Israel to okay investigation
By ToI Staff
Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shakes hands with Wang Qishan after Wang was elected vice-president during a plenary session of China's National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, March 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
October 14, 2018, 4:53 am
Officials warn of risks in warming business ties with China
With Beijing’s VP set to visit, observers tell Economist that Israel would be wise to regard attention from the Asian giant with caution
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Nir Hefetz (L) as Head of the National Information Directorate arrive at the weekly cabinet meeting held in the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. Sunday, Dec 27, 2009. (Yossi Zamir/Flash 90)
February 25, 2018, 6:42 pm
Netanyahu to be questioned in Bezeq corruption case, possibly as a suspect
PM ‘likely’ to face interrogators this Friday and, in burgeoning allegations, may also be questioned under caution in submarine probe
By Raoul Wootliff
Former defense minister Moshe Ya'alon speaks at Hebrew University, on January 18, 2017 (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
December 31, 2017, 4:10 am
Justice officials deny PM kept out of sub probe for fear of sinking deal
Former defense minister Moshe Ya’alon surmises investigators chose not to question Netanyahu in Case 3000 to protect national security
By ToI Staff
An Israeli Navy Dolphin-class submarine. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)
June 30, 2017, 8:23 pm
Germany okays deal to sell nuke-capable submarines to Israel
Navy to receive 3 more Dolphin-class vessels, in $1.3 billion deal overshadowed by corruption allegations surrounding Netanyahu
By ToI Staff
A general view of the headquarters of German heavy industry giant ThyssenKrupp AG in Essen, Germany, on December 11, 2012. (AFP/ Patrik Stollarz/File)
December 8, 2016, 4:12 pm
ThyssenKrupp hit by hackers eyeing industrial secrets
The German conglomerate that makes Israel’s top secret submarines and naval corvettes says its shipbuilding arm was unaffected
By AFP and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touring the INS Tanin submarine, built by the German firm Thyssenkrupp, as it arrived in Israel on September 23, 2014. (Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90)
December 8, 2016, 11:01 am
Knesset to scrutinize Iranian holdings in German submarine builder
MK Tzipi Livni says answers sought on whether the defense establishment examined ramifications of Tehran’s stake in company
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touring the INS Tanin submarine, built by the German firm Thyssenkrupp, as it arrived in Israel on September 23, 2014. (Kobi Gideon/GPO/Flash90)
December 6, 2016, 1:19 pm
Israel downplays Iran’s stake in company building its subs
Defense minister: No alternative to purchasing vessels from German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp, Tehran’s role ‘negligible’
By ToI Staff
An Israeli Dolphin submarine at the shipyards in Kiel, northern Germany (AP/ Philipp Guelland)
December 3, 2016, 4:02 pm
Lawmaker urges probe into Iran’s ties to builder of Israeli subs
Comments come after revelations that Teran owns a stake in German shipbuilder behind Israel’s top-secret weapon
By ToI Staff
An Israeli Navy Dolphin-class submarine. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)
December 2, 2016, 8:30 pm
Iran ‘made $100 million’ off German ship builders in past decade
After revelation that Islamic republic holds shares in Israeli submarine constructors ThyssenKrupp, financial records said to show Tehran was paid hefty sums
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aboard the new submarine 'Rahav' at the Israeli navy base in Haifa, on January 12, 2016. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
December 2, 2016, 1:25 pm
Report: Iran owns 4.5% share in German company building Israeli subs
Defense Ministry denies knowledge of revelation, which comes as police probe possible conflict of interest by PM’s personal lawyer who represented ThyssenKrupp in Israel
By ToI Staff
File: Avichai Mandelblit arrives at the weekly cabinet meeting at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem on January 17, 2016. (Amit Shabi/POOL)
November 24, 2016, 1:55 pm
Attorney general vows no special treatment in navy affair probe
Avichai Mandelblit says info from police investigations chief prompted about-face on opening of inquiry
By ToI Staff
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