mission near Nahr al-Bared. Hetz subclass Sa'ar 4.5 Hetz-subclass missile boats lack the helicopter facilities of the Aliya subclass, but have more weapon systems fitted. They are largely based on the with improvements in electronic systems: command and control, detection, classification and identification, fire control system, radar (EL/M-2258 active electronically scanned array), sonar, electronic warfare and communications. The engines and propulsion systems were also upgraded. The boat itself is longer than the s to accommodate the new systems. Future replacement Beginning in the mid-2020s, the Israeli Navy plans to replace the Sa'ar 4.5 boats with the future Reshef-class ships. These long vessels will be based on Israel Shipyards' design. They will deploy advanced weaponry and defensive systems, including C-Dome. Users Israel As of 2019, eight Hetz-subclass boats are in service with the Israeli Navy. Mexico In January 2004 both INS Aliya and INS Geula were sold to Mexico for service in the Mexican Navy. On August 23, 2004 the boats were relaunched in Mexico renamed and . Press reports indicate that Israel removed the Harpoon missile systems prior to the sale, however, the Gabriel anti-ship missile systems were included in the package. Greece The Hellenic Coast Guard bought three offshore patrol boats based on the Sa'ar 4.5 Nirit''-class design, but armed only with a 30 mm gun. A crane is installed at the deck space normally reserved for missiles. See also List of ships of the Israeli Navy References External links Aliya on Global Security Hetz on Global Security Sa'ar 4.5 on Israel Shipyards website Sa'ar on SIBAT website Missile boat classes Patrol vessels of the Hellenic Coast Guard