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| June 3, 2012
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Report: German officials confirm submarines sold to Israel can fire nuclear-tipped cruise missiles

Remarks cited by German weekly Der Spiegel regarding Dolphin-class submarines contradict past remakes by Chancellor Angela Merkel, who said that the vessels do not have nuclear weapons capabilities.

Submarines produced by Germany and supplied to Israel as part of an extensive arms deal are equipped to enable the launch of nuclear-tipped cruise missiles, the German weekly Der Spiegel reported on Sunday

Last month, Israel received its fourth Dolphin –class submarine from Germany, expected to become operational in 2013.

According to a senior Israel Navy officer speaking upon the arrival of the craft, the “submarine has a range for everything,” adding that it needs to refuel and charge its batteries only once in a long while. Continue Reading »

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| May 28, 2012
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Anticipating INS Crocodile, More Submarine Crews Trained

 

Israel Navy prepares to receive its fourth submarine, the INS Tanin (Crocodile), motivates youth to join submarines.

By Gil Ronen

 

The Israeli Navy is preparing to receive its fourth Dolphin-class submarine by training a larger number of combat submarine crewmen and marine commando forces. The IDF Website quoted a reliable Navy source as saying approximately 10% more submarine crewmen will be trained at first.

Approximately two weeks ago, Israel Navy Submarine Tanin (Crocodile) was launched in the city of Kiel, Germany and officially handed over to the Ministry of Defense and the Israeli Navy.

“The submarine is currently undergoing tests, which only a limited number of officers participate in,” an Israeli Navy official told the IDF website. Continue Reading »

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| May 3, 2012
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Israel to take delivery of fourth submarine from Germany

Defense delegation arrives in Germany ahead of delivery of Dolphin-class submarine, widely rumored to be capable of carrying nuclear weapons; expected to arrive in Israel in coming months.

 

An Israeli defense delegation arrived in Germany on Wednesday ahead of the planned delivery of Israel’s fourth Dolphin-class submarine, widely rumored to be capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

Israeli Navy Dolphin-class submarine file - Photo by REUTERS/Handout

Israeli Navy Dolphin-class submarine file - Photo by REUTERS/Handout

Led by Defense Ministry Dir.-Gen. Udi Shani, the delegation met with senior German defense officials and was scheduled to visit the shipyard where the submarine is being built. It is expected to arrive in Israel in the coming months.Israel’s

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