[Paleo Conservative]

Yes, but there was a thread earlier in the week stating that Grumman-Northrup just purchased the German company that builds the (diesel electric) type 209 sub -- a very capable design.

My main point in my response was to explain why the US would help Taiwan build diesel submarines in Taiwan instead of buying them already built in the US.

[Tallguy]

I don't think that Northrop-Grumman wants to see the construction of the subs go anywhere but Newport News. Why else go to the expense to take a 95% stake in the German sub-building unit? This article is just a way for the Taiwanese to keep the heat on the US to keep our commitment to provide the subs.