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and Germany sign contract for sixth Dolphin class submarine |
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Israel
and Germany signed a contract a few weeks ago finalizing the sale of
a sixth Dolphin class submarine to the Israel Navy, according to a report
in The Jerusalem Post.
The Defense Ministry initiated talks with Germany last year about buying
a sixth submarine but Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government initially
balked when Israel asked that it underwrite part of the cost. In late
November, though, Germany announced that it had approved the deal and
that it would pay for part of the vessel. |
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One
of the three Dolphin class Submarine (SSK) currently in service in the
Israeli Navy. Three more are to be delivered.
(picture: Internet)
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Christian Schmidt,
secretary of state for defense, told the Post that the contract was signed
a few weeks ago and that Germany had agreed to subsidize its cost. Calling
Israel a “preferred customer,” Schmidt said the sale of the
submarine was a demonstration of his country’s commitment to Israel’s
security.
“The security of the State of Israel is a German concern and this
will not change,” he said during a visit to Israel during which
he met with Israeli diplomatic and defense officials and attended the
Herzliya Conference.
From: The Jerusalem Post |
