Dolphin-Class: Israel Has a Submarine That Might Have Nuclear Missiles

What You Need to Know: Israel's Dolphin-class submarines provide a potent yet under-discussed dimension of its defense. Comprised of Dolphin-I and Dolphin-II types, these German-built diesel-electric subs enhance Israel's Mediterranean operations.

-Dolphin-I lacks air-independent propulsion (AIP), limiting its endurance, while Dolphin-II, featuring AIP, enables longer submerged missions and is Israel’s most expensive military asset.

Nuclear Weapons? Armed with torpedo tubes that can launch mines...