![]() ![]() ![]() Constructed in Boston in 1797, she was one of the United States Navy's first men-of-war. The USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat. ![]() The best protection method of that space and the assets in it is by ships, and the Sa’ar 6 Corvettes fulfill that operational need in a precise and excellent way,” concluded the Israeli Navy commander.The original 1797 sail plan for the Constitution was discovered among the holdings of the National Archives. The security needed to protect the EEZ is clear. “These assets are essential to the operational continuity of the State of Israel, and having the ability to protect them has critical importance. "The mission of defending Israel's Exclusive Economic Zone and strategic assets at sea is the primary mission of the Israeli Navy," said Sharvit. Eli Sharvit, former commander of the Israeli Navy, said the Jewish state’s naval arm played a central role in protecting the country’s maritime gas fields. In addition, the new Israeli Navy ships can carry medium-sized helicopters. The corvettes are fitted with advanced anti-missile systems, radar systems and a variety of offensive combat capabilities. While the ships were manufactured in Germany, they have been substantially upgraded with highly-advanced Israeli high-tech military capabilities uniquely designed for Israel’s security needs. The fourth corvette is expected to be operational in the near future. In a clear message to Israel’s enemies, the Israeli Navy announced on Sunday that three out of its four new Sa’ar 6-class Corvettes, highly advanced German-produced warships, were operational and ready to be deployed for defending the Jewish state’s highly coveted maritime gas assets. ![]()
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