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Poland Selects Saab A26 as Preferred Offer for Orka Submarines

Talks now shift to contract terms, workshare with Polish industry, delivery timing.

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The ROKS Jang Bogo, South Korea's first naval submarine, is moored at a naval port in the southeastern city of Changwon on Nov. 18, 2025, a day before the 1,200-ton submarine embarks on a farewell cruise, carrying both the first and last captains of the vessel aboard, in this photo released by the Navy. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
This Oct. 22, 2025, file photo, provided by the Navy, shows South Korea's first 3,600-ton-class naval submarine, disclosed during a launch ceremony at a Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Geoje, about 330 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on Oct. 22, 2025. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
Saab Kockums A26 submarine surfacing - with crew and flag. Saab image.

Overview

  • Warsaw named Sweden’s A26 Blekinge-class as its choice for three new submarines after a competition that included Germany, France, Italy, Spain and South Korea.
  • Saab and Sweden’s FMV say no contract has been signed, with Poland targeting a commercial agreement by 2026 and a first delivery goal around 2030.
  • The offer features industrial cooperation and technology transfer in Poland, with the Swedish government noting United Kingdom technology involvement.
  • Poland estimated the package at about 10 billion zlotys and cited a proposed gap-filler submarine for training pending new boats.
  • South Korea had proposed transferring a retiring Jang Bogo-class boat at no cost and, after its bid was not selected, pledged to continue defense cooperation with Poland.