Dingos Approved for Israel – Will They Still Sell?

Dingo 2(click to view larger) In “Another 149 Dingo Vehicles for the Bundeswehr,” DID noted in passing that the sale of KMW’s Dingo “All-Protected Vehicles” to Israel had been held up by the German government. Reader Richard North recently wrote in with a link to a July 12 story in the Israeli newspaper Arutz Sheva, noting that the sale of 100 Dingo vehicles had finally been approved for about $100 million. A second, billion-dollar deal between Germany and Israel for the sale of two Thyssen-HDW Dolphin-class submarines was said to still be is under review, with a decision expected soon. See DID’s coverage of the Dolphin submarine deal for more background. Plasan Sasa’s Caracal(click to view larger) As the proxy war continues in Lebanon, however, DID wonders how interested both parties will remain. In addition to the risk of further German second-thoughts, the approval delays have already resulted in a smaller Israeli rival called the Caracal [and see driving test report], whose manufacturer boasts of comparable performance and protection for far less money. Whether its protection and capabilities actually measure up is a matter of debate; Plasan Sasa did not respond to queries. The Israelis were reportedly considering their options […]