Israel Shipyards

Israel Shipyards is a private Israeli defense company specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of naval vessels for military and homeland security applications. Located in the Port of Haifa, the company has built and delivered patrol boats, offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), and missile corvettes to the Israeli Navy and export customers across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

The company's product portfolio includes the Shaldag-class fast patrol boats, which are in service with the Israeli Navy and several allied navies, as well as larger offshore patrol vessels designed for maritime security, exclusive economic zone (EEZ) protection, and anti-smuggling operations.

Israel Shipyards' missile corvette designs incorporate advanced combat management systems, radar and sensor suites, and weapons integration from Israeli defense companies including Rafael and IAI/Elta. These vessels provide blue-water naval capabilities to smaller navies at lower cost than Western European or US alternatives.

The company regularly participates in international naval defense exhibitions including Euronaval, IDEF, and DSEI, showcasing its vessel designs and shipbuilding capabilities. Israel Shipyards maintains close relationships with the Israeli Ministry of Defense and has participated in government-to-government (G2G) defense export agreements.

Dual-use potential exists in commercial maritime vessel construction and maintenance services, though the company's primary focus remains defense naval platforms.