thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to deliver three new submarines to Israel

Naval company thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has reached an agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence on the framework conditions for the purchase of three Dakar-class submarines.

The Dakar class will be of a completely new design, which is to be specifically engineered to fulfil the operational requirements of the Israeli Navy. The three submarines will replace the first batch of Dolphin-class submarines.

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Dr Rolf Wirtz, CEO thyssenkrupp Marine Systems: “We are honoured and proud to continue the long cooperation – spanning decades – with the Israeli Ministry of Defence and the Israeli Navy. The new class of submarine will provide Israel with the most advanced capabilities, based on an innovative, cutting-edge technology.

“This agreement demonstrates the deep commitment of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to guarantee Israel’s long-term security. It was signed after a thorough and extensive groundwork process, and I would like to thank our partners in the Ministry of Defence and the Israeli Navy for their commitment and professionalism.“

In preparation for the expected order, thyssenkrupp had already agreed to investments of about €250 million for thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in 2019. The Port of Kiel is securing its location as an international centre of competence for conventional submarine construction. The construction of a new shipbuilding hall and a fuel-cell production facility is already visible on the shipyard site.

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Wirtz added: “In the last joint project with the Israeli Navy, the SA'AR-6 project, we delivered four corvettes on time and within budget. In this respect, we are very much looking forward to working with our longstanding partner again.”

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