Saab confirmed on Monday that it has inked a contract with Poland’s State Treasury Armaments Agency to supply three A26-type submarines, a deal the company says is worth about SEK 47 billion, equivalent to approximately $4.3 billion. The order encompasses a weapon package along with training and ongoing support services, and Saab said final deliveries are currently scheduled to conclude in 2038.
The A26 is built for operations in the Baltic Sea and is engineered to minimise acoustic signature so it can operate in near silence while avoiding detection. Saab described the platform as a contributor to naval Multi Domain Operations through its freedom of movement, stealth and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.
"We are deeply honoured that Poland has chosen Saab’s submarines to bolster its defence capabilities and strengthen the strategic partnership between our two nations," said Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab. "The three A26 submarines meet Poland’s current and future defence requirements and will play a pivotal role in enhancing security in the Baltic Sea region."
To support the programme and the Polish Navy’s operation of the submarines, Saab will establish maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Poland in collaboration with Polish industry. Saab framed that initiative as supporting Poland’s strategic autonomy by building local sustainment capacity.
Separately, Poland will operate the Swedish submarine HMS Södermanland as a gap filler under a distinct agreement between Poland and Sweden, according to the announcement.
The contract, as described by Saab, covers procurement of the submarines themselves plus an integrated package of weapons, training for crews and ongoing support services. Final delivery timing extends to 2038, reflecting the long-term nature of the programme and the timelines typical for submarine acquisition and commissioning.
Contextual note
The announcement focuses on the procurement, operational roles and sustainment arrangements tied to the three A26 submarines and on the interim arrangement for HMS Södermanland. No additional financial, timetable or industrial implementation details were provided beyond those in the contract statement.