Sa'ar 6 Magen

Israel’s stealthy, German-built multi-mission corvette — equipped with layered air defense, anti-ship missiles, and a proven long-range strike capability — built to secure the nation’s offshore energy backbone.

Overview

The Sa’ar 6 Magen class represents a generational leap for the Israeli Navy, combining a signature-reduced MEKO A-100 hull with one of the most densely packed combat systems on any corvette. The four ships — Magen, Oz, Atzmaut and Nitzachon — serve primarily as guardians of Israel’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), protecting offshore gas platforms and shipping lanes from missile, drone and surface threats. Since entering service, the class has also demonstrated the ability to project power over a thousand nautical miles, striking targets in Yemen and integrating seamlessly into Israel’s multi-tier air-defense architecture. Wikipedia notes the class is equipped with 32 Barak-8 VLS cells, 40 C-Dome interceptors, 16 Gabriel V anti-ship missiles, and a 76 mm main gun, all directed by the IAI/Elta MF-STAR S-band AESA radar.

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