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Sweden and Poland sign MOU on Saab built Orka class submarines

Sweden and Poland signed a memorandum of understanding in Warsaw on the Orka submarine programme, under which Saab would build three A26 class submarines for the Polish Navy. The pact formalises November's partner choice and opens contract talks.

Verified Editor-read Government Offices of Sweden press release, 17 December 2025

What it does not test. It does not establish the final contract's value, nor guarantee Poland and Sweden will conclude it as planned.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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