Dutch court endorses 5.6-bln-euro submarine deal with France

THE HAGUE, July 24 (Xinhua) -- A Dutch court on Wednesday ruled in favor of the Dutch government's decision to order four new submarines from France's Naval Group, rejecting a lawsuit filed by a German contender.

"The (Dutch) State's decision to award the construction of four submarines for the Ministry of Defense to (French shipbuilder) Naval Group can remain in place," the District Court of The Hague said in i