Israel to receive extremely advanced 4th Dolphin class submarine from Germany

[Aces High]

One of the most advanced submarines in the world.  Just in time, to take on Iran.    I'm very glad Israel is receiving  it, but I wish she could make it herself.    Maybe one day!

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/156254

[maelgwyn]

I agree !  Loose one !

[Rubystars]

I thought they and a lot of other European countries hated Israel. I wonder what the ulterior motives are?

[Aces High]

Israeli modifications:

Reports claim Israel has modified the Dolphin's 650mm launch tubes to allow the launch of missiles that could carry nuclear warheads. Such missiles would feasibly give Israel – which maintains a policy of nuclear ambiguity – a second-strike deterrent capability.

This submarine will allow Israel to project much more power into the the third sphere:  The Persian Gulf.

[Zelhar]

I thought they and a lot of other European countries hated Israel. I wonder what the ulterior motives are?

I think the German government like being a key weapon supplier because the use this to show how the 'new germany' cares for the security of the Jewish state. At the same time it gives them leverage over Israel which they use to pressure israel to move forward with the piecemeal process and raises their international prestige as an inflencial power. And most of all I think it's about business. They need the IDF as a client so there wouldn't be layoffs at the Kiel shipyards.

[syyuge]

Good news. 

[Rubystars]

I think the German government like being a key weapon supplier because the use this to show how the 'new germany' cares for the security of the Jewish state. At the same time it gives them leverage over Israel which they use to pressure israel to move forward with the piecemeal process and raises their international prestige as an inflencial power. And most of all I think it's about business. They need the IDF as a client so there wouldn't be layoffs at the Kiel shipyards.

Good analysis

[maelgwyn]

Yip! I agree  the  New Germany !

[briann]

Hopefully will be put to good use.