Poland orders three Swedish submarines to strengthen its navy
Poland has placed an order for three Swedish submarines as part of an effort to step up its defence capabilities. The NATO member is modernising its navy in the face of what it describes as Russian pressure at its borders.
Poland has placed an order to buy three submarines from Sweden as part of an effort to strengthen its defence capabilities. The government described the deal as an important step in modernising its navy.
The NATO member has sharply increased its defence spending in recent years. Officials say the perception of Russian pressure at its borders has made such investment necessary. The new submarines are expected to bolster deterrence and surveillance capacity in the Baltic Sea.
Across Europe, many countries are raising their defence budgets and accelerating equipment procurement. Regional security concerns have pushed up demand in the defence industry, and procurement deals are being watched closely for their political and economic impact. Poland's order is seen as part of this broader rearmament trend among European states.
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