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The advanced Dolphin-class sub combines high-tech diesel and electric power sources. It is among the world’s most advanced submarines and is allegedly capable of launching nuclear weapons.
In 2006, the deal for 2 Dolphin AIP boats was finalized at a total of $1.27 billion, with the German government picking up 1/3 of the cost. Those have been delayed, but today surfaces in Kiel.
Last year the German government nearly put a halt to submarine purchases by Israel as relations frayed between top government officials. The main sticking point has been Israel’s approving of Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem despite Palestinian opposition.
New features include a low radar-cross-section sail, an integrated tube-type “multimission portal” for swimmers and UUVs, and what the builder calls Genuine Holistic Stealth Technology (Ghost), giving the A26 lower sonar signatures across all bands than the Gotland. For example, noise and vibration isolation techniques are improved, including damping plates between hull frames.
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