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Saab receives order for three A26 submarines for Poland
navalnews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Saab has signed a SEK 47 billion contract with the Polish State Treasury Armaments Agency to produce and deliver three A26-type submarines, including weaponry and training/support packages, with final deliveries expected by 2038.
- The A26 submarines are designed for stealth and operational effectiveness in the Baltic Sea, enhancing Poland's naval capabilities in multi-domain operations such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
- Saab will establish maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities in Poland in partnership with local industry to support the submarines and promote Poland's strategic autonomy.
- As an interim measure, Poland will operate the Swedish submarine HMS Södermanland under a separate agreement with Sweden to fill capability gaps before the A26 deliveries.
- Saab's CEO emphasized the contract's role in strengthening defense ties between Sweden and Poland and enhancing security in the Baltic Sea region.
