NEWSRAEL: The Nziv Report has been following a huge buildup of Egyptian army purchases in the last years, even as its economy is near disaster. The addition of 6 submarines seems outrageous for a country that is begging money from others.
The Barracuda, France's newest attack submarine, is smaller than many other countries' attack submarines. However, the French Navy armed it with the latest and most advanced torpedoes and anti-ship missiles.
The French newspaper "La Tribune" reported that Egypt is showing interest in obtaining 4 to 6 advanced French submarines of the Barracuda type, which rely on traditional propulsion (electricity/diesel).
These submarines are manufactured by Naval Group, the leader in the naval and military industries. The report claims that Egypt will complete this deal by 2026 as the economic conditions in the country improve
