IDF Chief announces sixth submarine arrival and new unmanned systems division in generational shift

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IDF Chief of Staff Ayal Zamir announced that Israel’s sixth submarine, the Rahav-class submarine, is en route to Israel. Speaking at a combat engineering course ceremony, Zamir stated: ‘We will not allow the formation of existential threats’ and committed to operational readiness across all theatres.

Zamir announced a significant organisational development: a new IDF division dedicated to unmanned systems and artificial intelligence will be established during Hanukkah. He described this as ‘a transformation that occurs once in a generation’, reflecting Israel’s strategic shift toward advanced autonomous capabilities.

The announcements underscore Israel’s military modernisation efforts amid ongoing regional tensions and the integration of cutting-edge technology into operational doctrine.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post

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