Israel seeks advanced submarine technology from Germany amid Turkey's naval expansion
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What happened
Israel's defense establishment recommended that the country expand its submarine fleet to eight vessels due to Turkey's naval buildup. This recommendation was made while Israel monitors Turkey's acquisitions of German-made submarines, whose current fleet of fourteen is planned to expand to eighteen. Israel's contract with Germany allows for the order of a seventh submarine, each costing approximately one billion euros. The defense officials noted that the INS Drakon, a German model, departed for Israel on September 1st.
Why it matters
The push for a larger subsurface fleet is described as a multi-billion-dollar strategic exercise. The Israeli defense establishment noted that the current standard-bearer, the IAI Blue Whale, is a compact reconnaissance scout optimized for passive intelligence gathering.
Who's involved
- TurkeyGeopolitical state whose naval expansion is being monitored by Israel.
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Turkey
country in West Asia and Southeast Europe
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