Egypt receives new German submarine yesterday

Egypt officially received its second Type 209/1400 submarine from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in Germany yesterday at a military and flag raising ceremony in the port city of Kiel. The submarine, known as the S42, is the second of a four-part order. The remaining two submarines are expected to be delivered by 2021. Naval Today says the new vessels are to replace the older Romeo-class submarines. As mentioned earlier in the week, the submarine is now expected to make the 22-day journey to Egypt.