7th Flotilla | |
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שייטת הצוללות | |
Active | 1959–present |
Country | Israel |
Branch | Israeli Navy |
Type | Submarine flotilla |
Size | 6 submarines and 300 personnel |
Part of | Israeli Navy |
Garrison/HQ | Haifa naval base |
Nickname(s) | 700 Club |
Engagements | Six Day War 1982 Lebanon War Sudan strikes Syrian Civil War |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Uri |
Notable commanders | #Commanders |
Shayetet 7 is the only submarine flotilla of the Israeli Navy. It is based in Haifa naval base and operates Dolphin-class submarines. It was established in 1959 and is considered an elite unit due to the nature of its services.