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Poland invests €2.3 billion in Swedish submarines to modernise navy
- Poland announces a 10 billion zloty deal to buy three Swedish A26 submarines as part of the Orka modernization program.
- Delivery of the first vessel is planned for 2030, with the submarines to be built for Baltic operations.
- Sweden will transfer technology and invest in Poland’s shipbuilding to enable independent servicing.
- The A26 submarines can dive beyond 200 metres and operate autonomously for at least 30 days.
- Poland’s naval modernization aims to bolster Baltic Sea security amid broader NATO considerations.
- Poland’s aging fleet has caused concerns, with ORP Orzeł (1985) and other ships requiring attention.
- Poland’s defense minister highlighted the A26’s modular design and suitability for Baltic conditions.
- NATO and regional security dynamics are cited as part of the strategic backdrop for the deal.
- Poland’s defense chief emphasized the need for multiple lines of defense in the Baltic region.
- The deal involves international competition, with bids from ThyssenKrupp, Fincantieri, and Naval Group.
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