Sa'ar 72-class corvette

Sa'ar 72 (סער 72) is a new class of Israeli Navy corvettes designed and being built by Israel Shipyards Ltd. as an improved and stretched. The first Sa'ar 72 is expected to become operational in 2015. Subsequent vessels are planned to enter service at the rate of one every eight months.

History
The design was first unveiled at the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia in Singapore in May 2013.