Saab has signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency to produce and deliver three A26 attack submarines in a deal worth approximately US$4.8 billion.
The information comes from Naval News. According to the report, the package includes not only the submarines but also weapons, training, and logistics support. Deliveries will take place gradually, with completion expected by 2038.
The acquisition is part of the Orka program, created to modernize the Polish Navy’s submarine capability amid rising tensions in the Baltic Sea region.
As a transitional measure until the new submarines arrive, Sweden will also make the HMS Södermanland submarine available to Poland. It will be used until 2032 for training and to maintain operational capability.
The A26 submarines are equipped with an Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system, allowing them to remain submerged for extended periods without needing to surface to recharge their batteries.
The project also includes capabilities for intelligence operations, anti-submarine warfare, special forces deployment, and the use of unmanned underwater vehicles.
In addition to the submarine sale, Sweden and Poland announced an expansion of their bilateral defense cooperation, including initiatives focused on security in the Baltic Sea and the development of the two countries’ defense industries.
“We are deeply honored that Poland has chosen Saab‘s submarines to strengthen its defense capabilities and reinforce the strategic partnership between our two nations,” said Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab.
“The three A26 submarines meet Poland’s current and future defense requirements and will play a vital role in enhancing security in the Baltic Sea region.”
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