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Turkey was examining the prospect of acquiring naval submarines rejected by neighboring Greece. Turkish sources said Ankara could acquire up to six Type 214 submarines from Germany. They said the Turkish Navy could receive the underwater vessels for one-third less than their original price. "This has become a major issue in Turkish relations with Germany," a source said. In 2009, Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, citing a 524 million euro debt by Athens, canceled a multi-billion-euro submarine project with the Hellenic Navy. The navy had refused to pay for the first Type 214 submarine, complaining that the platform was defective. The...

Taiwan in talks with Germany over four subs: report by Staff Writers Taipei (AFP) Oct 7, 2009 Taiwan is considering purchasing four German-built submarines that had been rejected by the Greek Navy, a report said Wednesday. According to Next Magazine, Taiwan's military approached Kiel-based shipbuilder Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) for four Class 214s after Athens rejected them for not meeting standard requirements. "The defence ministry has sent personnel to Germany, who have discussed a deal with the shipbuilder," the popular Taipei-based weekly said, citing an unnamed military source. Taiwan's defence ministry said it was not aware of the report and would...

Korea to Launch New Attack Sub Korea is preparing to launch its second Type-214 attack submarine early next month. Named "Jung Ji", the 1,800-ton sub will be capable of carrying out undersea missions to the Philippines or to China's Hainan Island. An official with the defense acquisition agency said on Tuesday that the new sub will go through a year-long testing phase before it is delivered to the Navy in November 2008. The submarine was named after General Jung Ji (1347-1391) who fought off Japanese invaders during the Goryeo Dynasty. It can carry out underwater operations for up to three...

Return of the wolf pack German U-boats are back, and they’re stealthier and deadlier than ever By Tim Mahon January 04, 2007 Although Russia continues to build diesel-electric hunter-killer submarines (SSKs) based on the venerable but capable Kilo design — and is marketing the ultra-quiet Amur class — Germany has now taken on the mantle of world leader in the manufacture of diesel-electric submarines. The German navy (Bundesmarine) possesses one of the most capable conventional submarine designs in service today, the Type 212A. A product of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, the first of four 212As entered service with the Bundesmarine in...

New diesel U-boat for Brazil, nuclear goal fades By Andrei Khalip RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The Brazilian navy has chosen Germany's HDW-ThyssenKrupp to build a new conventional submarine and upgrade its underwater fleet. But the draft deal worth $1.4 billion means the postponement of the military's goal of producing its own nuclear-powered sub. Brazil's five submarines are all based on the same firm's diesel-electrical IKL-209 model. The new IKL-214 has an improved design but is far from the concept of a teardrop-shaped hull of a nuclear submarine built to operate for years undetected without resurfacing. "From...

German shipbuilders reject Greek criticism of high-tech submarine Published: 11/16/2006 Hamburg - A German shipbuilding company rejected on Thursday Greek criticism of an advanced fuel-cell-powered submarine, the Papanikolis, that has been bought by the Greek Navy. An Athens official said earlier in the day Greece was refusing to take delivery of the 65-metre-long submarine, which has a displacement of 1,700 tons, because it did not meet "international standards." In Hamburg, the ThyssenKrupp company said the Papanikolis had been the prototype of the new Type 214 series and various problems had emerged during a year and a half of testing it...

1,800-Ton Class Submarine Launched By Jung Sung-ki Staff Reporter The South Korean Navy Friday launched its first, 1,800-ton class, state-of-the-art submarine equipped with advanced missile systems, a Navy spokesman said. Named after the country’s first Chief of Naval Operations, the late Adm. Sohn Won-il, the 214-Type submarine will play a key role in securing sea lanes for transporting energy supplies and other goods, as well as extending the Navy’s operation range, Commander Jung Sung-yup told The Korea Times. ``The launch of the 214-Type submarine will give our naval capability a great boost and help safeguard our maritime interests,’’ Jung said,...

“Defense News”: Israel planning “Arrow Mark 4” Israel has asked the US for $58 million to speed up production of Arrow interceptor missile. Ran Dagoni, Washington 5 Jun 06 14:28 Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. (IAI) subsidiary Elta Group, the Israel Air Force, and Ministry of Defense are designing components for the Arrow Mark IV, which will have qualitatively better performance than current versions. The Arrow upgrade is one response to the threat posted by conventional or nuclear armed Iranian ballistic missiles, says “Defense News”, citing Israeli defense sources. The Arrow Mark IV will have a new radar unit, improved interceptor...

French deal stuck; Germans make submarine pitch Saturday July 9 2005 00:00 IST NEW DELHI: With the deal for French Scorpene submarines stuck at the Cabinet level, the Germans are in the country again, pitching hard for their HDW Class 214 submarines to be considered for what will be a Rs 12,000 crore order. With the French making a full attempt to convince the government to close the deal, the Germans are determined to get a foot in the door.Top officials representing the German shipbuilder HDW - including a technical expert from the shipyard and a management top-brass - were...