Egypt’s attack submarine procurement saga continues in 2024 with new twists and turns.
Once a close race between Naval Group’s Scorpene and a Class 209 follow-on order from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, Egypt’s submarine tender escalated into a global competition with shipbuilders from East Asia and other parts of Europe joining the race.
The tender is charged with political issues and industrial requirements for offset, rendering the technical criteria less decisive.
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
-The shipbuilders competing for Egypt’s attack submarine tender and their standing
- The submarines on offer
- The talks on transfer of technology/production (TOT/P)
