clevelandjewishnews.com:

The first of Israel’s new Sa’ar 6-class warships, the INS Magen, is making its way from Germany to Israel, due to arrive at Haifa naval base at the start of December. Its arrival signifies a new stage in the evolution of the Israeli Navy, both in its ability to defend critical national infrastructure and in its attack capabilities.

Israel is due to receive four Sa’ar 6 state-of-the-art Sa’ar 6 ships by November 2021, with each platform costing $400 million. The German government is footing one-third of the cost per ship.

The INS Magen held its Commissioning and Flag Raising Ceremony on Nov. 11, during which the German flag was exchanged for the Israeli flag. The ceremony was led by Vice Admiral Eliyahu Sharvit, commander of the Israeli Navy, and additional senior defense officials…

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