Israel Signs Multi-Billion Dollar Submarine Deal with Germany
Israel on Thursday closed a three billion euro ($3.4 billion) deal to buy three submarines from Germany, the defense ministry announced.
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Sub Spat: Australia Says France Knew of Its ‘Deep and Grave Concerns’ About French Shortcomings
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) – France would have known Australia had “deep and grave concerns” that a submarine fleet the French were building would not meet Australian needs, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Sunday after the contract’s cancellation set off a diplomatic crisis.
Australians ‘Note With Regret’ French Recall of Ambassador over U.S. Sub Deal
Australia said Saturday it was noting with regret France’s recall of its ambassador over the surprise cancellation of a submarine contract in favour of a U.S. deal.
Australia Goes Nuclear: Axes $90b French Submarine Contract in Favor of UK, U.S. Boats
Australia’s next submarine fleet will be nuclear-powered under an audacious plan revealed Wednesday that will see Canberra end a $90 billion program to build 12 French-designed boats.
Iran Navy Refloats Plan to Go Nuclear with Submarine Fleet
The commander of the Iranian Navy said on Thursday the country is thinking about making nuclear submarines, a prospect first publicly broached back in 2016.
Report: Iran Launches Cruise Missile from Submarine
Iran successfully test fired what it claimed is a cruise missile on Sunday during naval exercises near the contested Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s state media.
