CGI of the proposed "Saar 6" class
Posted on 08/28/2015 4:29:03 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
The navy has sent engineers to Germany to consult in the construction of ships to protect Israel’s natural gas drilling sites off the Mediterranean coast.
In May, the Defense Ministry agreed to buy four ships from Germany to protect the gas platforms, including the Tamar site, which is already in production, and the much larger Leviathan site, which is in development.
Germany is expected to deliver the boats, built by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, within five years. After a German grant, each ship will cost Israel about $90 million, a senior Israeli naval officer told Haaretz. The engineers were sent last month.
Based on an Israeli plan, the hull and electrical systems will be built in the shipyard, while the combat systems will be installed in Israel. The officer said one reason for this approach was concern about possible boycotts against Israel in the future.
“The subject of the boycott is becoming a trend that countries are being swept into,” the officer said, mentioning last summer’s Gaza war. During the fighting, Spain announced a temporary halt of arm sales and military technology, while Britain reconsidered military export licenses to Israel.
According to British media reports, Britain is providing parts for Israel’s Hermes drones and Merkava tanks.
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CGI of the proposed "Saar 6" class
$90 million x 4 to provide security from the local thugs. Cost of doing business i guess.
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