"Drakon" at the petrol station

Israel's submarine weapon to be built in Kiel

On 12 June 2025, the boat was moved from its shielded outfitting area at TKMS in Kiel to a berth right next to the new submarine construction hall to be refuelled with hydrogen. It can be recognised by the red flag prominently displayed in the tower of the INS Drakon. Sailors know this flag BRAVO.

WebCam Kiel Old Town Schwedenkai

There appears to be movement in the procurement project. The first shipyard test runs could therefore start in July, once the hustle and bustle of the upcoming Kiel Week is over. The current berth of the INS Drakon, which is prominently visible to everyone in Kiel's inner fjord, is likely to result in increased surveillance efforts by the state security services in light of the current situation. NS "Drakon" has now returned to its concealed and difficult to recognise outfitting berth after the submarine made a round in front of the Kiel Naval Arsenal.

Text: Nitz / Schlüter

Photo: Nitz / webCam