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Israel signs $3.4 bln submarines deal with Germany's Thyssenkrupp

Israel 20 January 2022 13:05 (UTC +04:00)

Israel has agreed with Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to develop and produce three advanced submarines for the Israeli Navy in a deal worth 3 billion euros ($3.4 billion), Israel's Defense Ministry said on Thursday, Trend reports with reference to Reuters.

The parties also signed an industrial strategic cooperation agreement that amounts to more than 850 million euros, the ministry said.

The first of the submarines, part a new series that Israel is calling Dakar, will be delivered within nine years, according to the Israeli government.

Israel's Navy operates five German-built Dolphin-class submarines, with a sixth under order and under construction in Germany. The three Dakar submarines will replace three of the ageing Dolphins.

"I would like to thank the German government for its assistance in advancing the agreement and for its commitment to Israel's security," said Defense Minister Benny Gantz.

"I am confident that the new submarines will upgrade the capabilities of the Israeli Navy, and will contribute to Israel's security superiority in the region."

The agreement also includes the construction of a training simulator in Israel and the supply of spare parts.

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