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Submarines ordered by Israel still being built: military
Jerusalem (AFP) Oct 2, 2009 Israel has not been delivered two German submarines as the military had previously reported, with the two subs still under construction, the military said Thursday. "These submarines are still under construction and have not yet been delivered to the Israeli navy," a statement said. A military spokesman had said Tuesday that Israel had taken delivery of two German Dolphin-class submarines, called U212s, ordered four years ago. Israel currently has three German submarines. Share This Article With Planet Earth
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Israel get two German submarinesTel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Sep 30, 2009 Israel has taken delivery of two German-made submarines capable of launching missiles with nuclear warheads. "We have received two Dolphin-class submarines built from Germany," Israel and Arab media reported quoting an anonymous Israeli military spokesman. Called U212s, the submarines were upgraded in Germany by Israeli technicians and engineers in order to enable them to carry ... read more |
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