Legal proceedings ongoing as authorities still seek to permanently confiscate vessel, prompting fears of further seizures off coastal enclave

C-Dome, declared operational in November, successfully shoots down maritime threats in simulation earlier this month

Internal documents from German competitor also indicate Israeli Navy later actively sought to assist firm in securing contracts

Defense firm's first foray into autonomous underwater vehicles uses sonar to gather intelligence and detect mines, with enough power to submerged for up to 4 weeks

Erik Kurilla visits elite Shayetet 13 commando unit with IDF chief Halevi, is briefed on recent operations; meeting with defense minister focuses on Iran

Three of the four 2,000-ton corvettes are fully operational and the fourth is very close, after being outfitted with 20 advanced sensors, weapons and communication systems

ToI joins patrol boat setting sail from Ashdod Base to protect Israeli offshore gas rigs, as well as prevent arms smuggling by Gaza terror groups under guise of Palestinian fishing

Lieutenant Commander Aviv Sonego convicted after pleading not guilty to charges of rape during 2019 night out with unit; prosecutors sought an eight-year sentence

Rear admiral most recently served as chief of naval operations, will replace Ran Kochav in the coming months

Target seen hit in Iranian video resembles Eilat Naval Base on Red Sea coast; mock Israeli corvette also on display