(Ha'aretz) Gili Cohen - Israel received a fourth Dolphin submarine from Germany on Thursday. The new sub, called "Tanin" (alligator), will be put into operation in 2013. According to a senior Israel Navy officer, "this submarine can stay underwater for longer." Israel has ordered two more submarines from Germany. According to foreign sources, the submarines are equipped to carry Israel-made cruise missiles with a range of 1,500 km. and the ability to carry nuclear warheads, giving Israel "second-strike" abilities in case of a nuclear attack.
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