The Israel Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced Wednesday that it has signed an NIS 100 Million (US$ 30.5 million) agreement with Israel Shipyards, under which four ‘Sheldag’ type 5 security vessels will be supplied to the country’s Navy.
The ‘Sheldag’ Mark 5 is a fast cruise ship, with the ability to maneuver and operate the world’s most advanced weapon systems. The propulsion ships will provide the Navy with a broad response to the threats developing on the naval battlefield in the coming years. The length of the vessel will be 32.5 meters, it weighs 95 tons and its speed is 40 knots.
Defense Minister Bnei Gantz was quoted in an MoD release as saying: “the purchase of ships made in Israel indicates the strengthening of the defense industry in Israel.”