Germany's Arms Export Licences to Israel Surge to 800 Million Euros, Driven by Nuclear-Capable Submarine Project

Germany approved nearly 800 million euros in arms export licences to Israel in the first five months of 2026 — exceeding the previous 20 months combined, per Foreign Office data disclosed via an AfD parliamentary question. Over 60% targets a single "major maritime project": the INS Drakon, a nuclear-capable Dolphin II-class submarine built by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. Germany reportedly finances about 30% of its cost.