Israel Shipyards' SAAR S-72 Corvette spotlighted at Euronaval 2018.

Israel Shipyards, a leading shipbuilding and repair company for the naval and commercial marine markets, presents its advanced solutions for seaborne interdiction and prevention of terrorist and illegal activities for the military, law enforcement and HLS, at EURONAVAL 2018.

Israel Shipyards' SAAR S-72 Corvette model presented at Euronaval 2018

Israel Shipyards will introduce coastal defense systems for short- and long-distance protection, developed to prevent illegal activity and maritime terrorism, provide coastal protection for Naval forces, and protect territorial waters and EEZs. The company will present a range of vessels and combat-proven solutions, including SAAR S-72 Corvette with a high level of maneuverability. Among the solutions installed on these vessel are cutting-edge weapon systems as well as command and control, electro-optics, and night vision systems.

This multi-mission vessel, in a Corvette configuration, is modularly designed for use in naval warfare or as an OPV. When used as an OPV, it can be provided with lighter weaponry. The SAAR S-72 utilizes hybrid propulsion, automatically switching to diesel upon acceleration. It is designed for Search and Rescue and open sea patrol and surveillance, as well as protection of maritime sovereignty and offshore facilities.

It is a multipurpose vessel at the length of 72 meter and full displacement of about 800 tons. As the existing Naval vessels of Israel Shipyards, the new corvette will also reach the speed of above 30kn with an extended endurance. The SAAR S-72 can operate a medium size marine helicopter. It also supports unique possibilities of utilizing Special Forces units.

According to Eitan Zucker, CEO, “Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we therefore strive to provide a complete, integrated system, quickly and flexibly. We supply the vessel as well as all the systems required for installation on the vessel according to the demand. Our products – which are of the highest quality and rapidly delivered – are tailor-made according to the unique needs and requirements of our customers.”