

Did you know that the Algerian Navy managed to intercept and expel an Israeli submarine from our territorial waters?
Hi everyone, I just learned about a naval operation from September 2021 near Oran.
During the preparations for the "Radaa 2021" military exercises, an Israeli Dolphin-class submarine attempted to covertly infiltrate our waters. Its objective was an espionage mission: to track the training launch of our Kalibr cruise missiles and gather technical intelligence on our Project 363 submarines.
An Algerian Kilo-class submarine detected the intrusion using acoustic means. In response, the amphibious transport dock Kalaat Béni Abbès deployed two Superlynx anti-submarine helicopters equipped with optical and magnetic detectors to track the vessel from above.
Two of our Kilo-class submarines then pushed the hostile vessel northward, surrounding the Dolphin-class sub just 5 kilometers away from the Kalaat Béni Abbès. Outmaneuvered and facing the threat of destruction, the Israeli crew was forced to surface, signaling that they were abandoning their mission, and retreated from the Algerian coast.
This incident highlights how the Algerian National Navy responds to intrusions and secures our maritime borders.
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