Israel is reportedly evaluating the deployment of its Dolphin‑class submarines to the port of Berbera in Somaliland. The move would enhance Israel’s naval presence near the Bab al‑Mandeb Strait, the Gulf of Aden and Yemen’s coastline. Analysts say Berbera’s strategic location would allow Israel to monitor Houthi and Iranian activities in the southern Red Sea. Somaliland has welcomed Israeli investment and offered port access, though no formal agreement on a permanent submarine base has been announced. The Dolphin submarines are equipped with long‑range "Turbo Popeye" cruise missiles, reportedly capable of striking targets over 1,500 km away, and are considered a key element of Israel’s strategic deterrence.