Haifa (port facils for 6th fleet)
Lily Pad / Small Outpost · Israel
Status
Active
Type
Lily Pad
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Haifa has port facilities for Navy's Sixth Fleet since 1979
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Haifa (port facils for 6th fleet) in Israel is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
32.8167°N, 34.9833°E · View on Google Maps →