Poland Selects Swedish Offer for Submarine Contract Amid Baltic Sea Tensions

Poland has selected Saab’s A26 Blekinge-class submarines for its Orka program, a 10 billion zloty ($2.52 billion) contract. The decision marks a major step toward replacing Poland’s aging conventional submarine fleet. Negotiations with Sweden are underway, with no contract signed before the end of 2025. The Swedish government has welcomed the selection, citing the A26’s strategic fit for Baltic Sea operations. The program has faced significant delays and cost increases in the past, but the limited order could help distribute fixed costs.