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Israeli navy unveiled its fifth submarine in Kiel, Germany on Monday, the Israel Defense Force ( IDF) said.
Israeli and German officials gathered at the Kiel dockyards on Monday morning to inaugurate the Dolphin-class vessel, named INS Rahav, which is “considered one of the most advanced and cutting- edge in the world,” according to a press release by the IDF.
The submersible will arrive in Israel later this year after all its operational systems are installed, said the IDF.
Israel’s submarine flotilla is regarded as the Jewish state’s vital long-range strategic arm, second only to the air force. The capabilities of the craft unveiled Monday were not detailed, but media reports have previously said that Israeli Dolphins are configured to carry nuclear-tipped cruise missiles.
The vessels are also reportedly used to transport Israeli special operation forces on missions far from the country’s shores.
