Politics

Analysis: Poland’s new submarines will strengthen Baltic deterrence but leave Warsaw carrying risk

Stuart Dowell

27.11.2025, 16:40

Poland chose a Swedish design that is still years from entering service. — Poland chose a Swedish design that is still years from entering service. The A26 submarine is seen during the Warsaw Security Forum. Photo by Marek Antoni Iwanczuk/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Poland is moving into a naval security bloc that has the Baltic as its frontline.