Key facts
- Saab will supply Poland with three A26 submarines.
- The contract is valued at $4.83 billion.
- The submarines are designed for operations in the Baltic Sea.
- The deal includes a weapons package, training, and support.
- Poland and Sweden launched the Baltic Sea Pact to enhance regional security.
- Both nations view Russia as a primary long-term threat.
Swedish defense company Saab announced on June 29 that it had signed a 47 billion Swedish kronor ($4.83 billion) contract with Poland to supply three A26 submarines. The agreement aims to bolster Poland's defense capabilities and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations, with final deliveries scheduled for 2038.
The A26 submarines are designed to operate stealthily in the Baltic Sea. The contract also includes a weapons package, training, and support.
This acquisition comes as European countries increase their defense spending in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Security in the Baltic Sea has become a heightened priority due to increased maritime and airspace incidents.
In parallel with the submarine deal, Poland and Sweden launched the Baltic Sea Pact to deepen bilateral security and defense cooperation. The pact is intended to enhance deterrence, defense, and regional preparedness, with both countries identifying Russia as a primary long-term threat to regional security.