Sa'ar 5-class

The Sa'ar 5 class is a class of Israeli Navy corvettes that served as the navy's largest surface combatants before the larger Sa'ar 6 class arrived. Built to carry a dense Israeli combat-system fit on a relatively compact hull, the class reflected Israel's preference for small surface ships with strong missile, sensor, and electronic warfare capability.

Sa'ar 5 corvettes are compact surface combatants equipped for anti-surface, anti-air, and patrol missions. Their combat system includes Israeli and foreign weapons and sensors, with a flight deck and hangar for helicopter operations. The ships are smaller than many frigates but carry a relatively heavy armament for their displacement.

Operationally, Sa'ar 5 ships have patrolled Israel's Mediterranean approaches, supported deterrence, and contributed to maritime security around vital sea lanes and offshore energy infrastructure. As Sa'ar 6 corvettes entered service, Sa'ar 5 remained relevant as a smaller but still capable missile-corvette class.