Israel buys three military submarines from germany

Israel announced Thursday a deal with Germany to develop and purchase three submarines from German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp for three billion euros ($3.4 billion).

“The new submarines will upgrade the capabilities of the Israeli navy, and will contribute to Israel’s security superiority in the region,” Defense Minister Benny Gantz said in a statement.

According to analysts, negotiations between Israel and Germany on the deal were delayed and complicated by a suspected corruption affair involving Israel’s last purchase of German submarines.

The deal includes the purchase of three “Dakar” submarines, the first of which will be delivered to the Israeli navy within nine years.

It also includes the creation of a training simulator in Israel and the supply of spare parts.