Poland signs €4.8 billion Saab deal for three A26 submarines

Poland has signed a major defense agreement with Swedish company Saab to acquire three advanced A26-type submarines, a deal valued at approximately 4.8 billion euros. The contract, finalized with Poland's State Treasury Armaments Agency, includes a weapons package, training, and long-term operational support, with the final submarine scheduled for delivery by 2038.

The agreement, described as one of the largest in Saab's history, is aimed at significantly bolstering Poland's naval capabilities in the strategically vital Baltic Sea. The A26 submarines are specifically designed for stealth operations in the region's shallow and congested waters, featuring a low acoustic signature and advanced detection systems to support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

At a signing ceremony in the Baltic port city of Gdynia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the shared security outlook between the two nations. He stated that the Baltic Sea must remain peaceful and free from military threats. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson echoed this sentiment, noting that combined capabilities mean the Baltic Sea has never been as well defended as it is today. He added...