The contract for three Saab A26 submarines for the Polish Navy was signed on 29 June 2026 in Gdynia between the Armaments Agency and Saab. It also includes a weapon package and a training and support package, and its value corresponds to about SEK 47 billion. Final deliveries are scheduled for 2038, and until the boats arrive Poland is to operate the Swedish submarine HMS Södermanland.
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Timeline
- Construction startJun 2026
- Current date2038
Significance
Saab has committed to establishing maintenance, repair and overhaul capability in Poland together with Polish industry.
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- Defence2429 Jun 2026StatusStageConstruction startInvestor
Status · Stage · Construction startW Gdyni na pokładzie ORP „Kościuszko” doszło do podpisania umowy na zakup okrętów podwodnych A26 dla Marynarki Wojennej RP.
InvestorDokument został parafowany przez reprezentującego firmę Saab Mikaela Johanssona oraz zastępcę szefa Agencji Uzbrojenia gen. Michała Marciniaka.
- Saab AB29 Jun 2026CostCurrent date
CostThe order value corresponds to approximately SEK 47 billion.
Current dateSaab will deliver continuously with the final deliveries scheduled during 2038.
- RMF2429 Jun 2026