As the Israeli Navy welcomes the “Drakon” (Dragon) its newest and most potent submarine, Israel faces a rapidly evolving set of maritime security challenges. From Houthi attacks near Bab-el-Mandeb to Iran’s regional power projection and Turkey’s expanding “Blue Homeland” (Mavi Vatan) ambitions, the battle for control over critical sea lanes is escalating.
In this episode from Jerusalem Studio, host Jonathan Hessen sits down with a panel of top national security experts to discuss whether Israel’s naval expansion is enough to secure its vital trade routes, energy infrastructure, and regional strategic alignments.