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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 531

naval defense

File: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (R) meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Riyadh, October 9, 2024. (Saudi Foreign Ministry/AFP)
October 22, 2024, 11:29 pm
Iran says it’s planning to hold 1st joint military drills with Saudis in Red Sea
Riyadh has not confirmed it will join the exercises with regional rival Tehran, with which it severed diplomatic ties for years until 2023
By AFP
A handout picture released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on February 15, 2024, shows a US navy cutter next to a vessel reportedly carrying a shipment of Iranian weapons destined for Yemen's Houthi rebels which was seized on January 28. (CENTCOM/AFP)
February 20, 2024, 8:50 pm
French navy downs two drones over Red Sea as Houthis take aim at ‘Israeli’ ships
Multiple drone attacks originating in Yemen detected overnight; US military MQ-9 drone shot down near Yemen
By Agencies and ToI Staff
The Typhoon is a stabilized, remotely-controlled weapon system for naval ships developed by Rafael. (Courtesy)
September 1, 2021, 4:18 pm
Rafael wins $80m contract to provide naval warfare systems in Southeast Asia
Israeli weapons maker to supply suite of naval solutions to an undisclosed country over the next 3 years
By ToI Staff
A computer rendering of the Shaldag-class ship that the Defense Ministry says it is purchasing from Israel Shipyards Ltd. on July 7, 2021. (Israel Shipyards Ltd.)
July 7, 2021, 11:38 am
In NIS 100m deal, navy buys four new patrol ships from Israeli firm
First purchase of vessels from a domestic shipyard in 15 years; Shaldag-model ships to take part in operations along the coast
By Judah Ari Gross
The Israeli Navy takes part in the 'Noble Dina' exercise with Greece and Cyprus, in March 2021. (IDF)
March 12, 2021, 1:19 pm
Israel leads naval drill with Greece, Cyprus as countries deepen ties
‘Noble Dina’ exercise aimed at strengthening alliance against Turkey, seen as rival in Mediterranean Sea
By Agencies and ToI Staff
This photo released by the semi-official Fars News Agency shows Iranian troops participating in a military drill near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. Units from the navy, air force and ground forces are participating in a nearly 2 million-square-kilometer (772,200-square-mile) area of the Gulf of Oman. (Mehdi Marizad/Fars News Agency via AP)
September 11, 2020, 10:18 pm
Iran says it drove off US aircraft that flew close to military exercise zone
Tehran is carrying out major naval drills over waters stretching from northern Indian Ocean to the eastern end of Strait of Hormuz; new homegrown submarine seen for first time
By AFP
Israel constructs an above-ground barrier around the Gaza Strip, meant to prevent infiltration by terrorists, in February 2019. (Defense Ministry)
February 3, 2019, 4:53 pm
Israel starts construction on 20-foot-high fence surrounding Gaza
Covered in barbed wire and sensors, new fence to sit atop tunnel-blocking subterranean wall and connect to sea barrier
By Judah Ari Gross
The new beach barrier between Israel and Gaza, December 31, 2018. (Channel 10 screen capture)
January 1, 2019, 8:39 am
Israel’s Gaza sea barrier nears completion
Underwater wall of boulders and detectors topped by a 20-foot-high smart fence and breakwater closes gap in Israel’s defenses
By ToI Staff
The Israeli Navy tests a ship-based Iron Dome missile defense system, which is declared operational, on November 27, 2017 (Israel Defense Forces)
November 27, 2017, 8:51 pm
Navy says ship-based Iron Dome ready to knock down missiles on high seas
Battery deployed on one vessel so far; meant to protect Israel’s natural gas platforms, shipping lanes against rocket attacks
By Judah Ari Gross
An unmanned Israel Navy ship test fires missile off the coast of Ashkelon on March 7, 2017. (IDF spokesperson)
March 8, 2017, 1:33 pm
In first, missile launched from unmanned Israeli ship
Rafael defense contractor lauds achievement as proof of remote-controlled boats’ potential for naval security
By Judah Ari Gross
This handout issued by Britain's Ministry of Defence and taken on Tuesday Oct 18, 2016 of a Royal Navy lookout onboard HMS Richmond, observing the Russian task group during its transit through the North Sea. (PO(Phot) Dez Wade/MoD/Crown Copyright via AP)
October 20, 2016, 5:39 pm
UK sends warships to watch Russian vessels in English Channel
Royal Navy, Air Force deployed to observe aircraft carrier en route to Syria, seen as sign that ‘Russia is back on the international stage’
By DANICA KIRKA
The Israeli Navy tests a new sea-based missile defense system, in a video released on May 18, 2016 (screen capture: YouTube)
May 18, 2016, 7:01 pm
Israel successfully tests shipborne Iron Dome missile interceptor
IDF unveils new weapon that can block short-range ballistic missiles while aboard a moving ship, expected to protect offshore rigs and other assets
By AFP and Raoul Wootliff
The Iranian "Damavand" destroyer (photo credit: YouTube screenshot)
March 9, 2015, 5:44 pm
Iran receives ‘faster, more agile’ destroyer
90-meter ship, named Damavand, armed with cruise missile systems, torpedos and electronic warfare equipment
By AFP
A model of Israeli firm Rafael's C-Dome is presented at the Euronaval show, in Le Bourget, north of Paris, October 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
October 31, 2014, 2:31 pm
Israel develops a maritime ‘Iron Dome’
At Paris conference, state-owned firm Rafael shows off ‘C-Dome,’ a missile defense system for ships, oil platforms
By Jamey Keaten
Map shows area of coverage of a DSIT system (Photo credit: Courtesy)
July 18, 2014, 1:03 pm
Gaza frogmen invaders face Israeli high-tech barrier
DSIT’s sonar and underwater electronic security solutions keep a close eye on Israel’s coastline
By David Shamah
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