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| Israel Launches Reshef-class Corvette Program | |
| 2024-12-14 | |
| by Dimitris Mitsopoulos [NavalNews] Press Release by Israel’s Ministry of Defense After more than 20 years, the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the IDF are resuming the production of combat ships in Israel. The Ministry of Defense will purchase five advanced Sa’ar ships of the “Reshef” model from Israel Shipyards at a cost of 2.8 billion NIS (about $780 million). This is one of the largest “Blue and White” procurement deals signed in recent years, as part of the Ministry of Defense’s policy to enhance production independence. The deal was approved by the Ministerial Procurement Committee and the Joint Committee of Defense Budget in the Knesset. The Reshef will be the Navy’s newest and most advanced Sa’ar vessel. It is a multi-mission ship developed in collaboration with the Navy, incorporating the finest advanced weapons systems of the Israeli defense industry. These ships feature cutting-edge technologies that will provide exceptional capabilities and naval superiority for the IDF. The Reshef vessels will replace the aging “Nirit” (Sa’ar 4.5) ships, which have been in service for four decades. Under the agreement with the Ministry of Defense, Israel Shipyards will manufacture and deliver five Reshef ships to the Navy over approximately six years, with an option to produce additional ships in the future. The local production of these ships will bolster national security and ensure consistent support for the IDF amid evolving challenges.
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