Exclusive: Israel buys 2 new submarines from Germany ( U212 )

The Jerusalem Post ^ | Aug. 23, 2006 | YAAKOV KATZ

[PAR35]

Since they have likely had bombs for 20 or 30 years, and they have had compatible subs for 10 or so years, I would be very surprised if they don't have a submarine delivery capability.

If you note the wording, the indication is that this gives a 'superior' second strike capability. I read that to mean superior to the existing subs, since these have more survivability as a result of being able to stay submerged longer without surfacing or snorkeling.

The only question in my mind is whether the delivery systems can reach Iran from the Med, or whether these are going to need to be based in the Red Sea.

I do wish we could figure out how to get a batch of these (subs, not nukes) to the Republic of China.

[maro]

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you.

[george76]

I hope that you are correct.

Every year there seems to be many more "youths" in old Europe being terrorists.

This European invasion will be different than the 1400's.

This invasion is millions of muslims pre-positioned before the attacks.