Sweden News » Blekinge News Sweden » Blekinge: Sweden's new submarine could shift balance of power in the Baltic Sea
Normally, Sweden building its first new class of submarines in 30 years wouldn't be of as much interest, but Saab laying the keel of its first Blekinge-class (A26) boat on June 30 as Sweden waits to ...
News Sweden » Blekinge: Sweden’s Blekinge-Class Submarine Is Redefining Naval Stealth
Here’s What You Need to Remember: Though complex, the Saab explains how the Stirling engine works, “in a Stirling engine, the necessary heat is produced in a separate combustion chamber and ...
News Sweden » Blekinge: Mine-Resistant And Super Quiet, Sweden’s New Blekinge-class Submarine Is Making Waves
Here’s What You Need To Remember: The Blekinge-class makes use of rubberized mounts and baffles inside the submarine to reduce noise cause by on-board machinery or crew. Additionally, frames within ...
News Sweden » Blekinge: Swedish navy moves to final phase of Blekinge-class sub production with new Saab order
Saab Kockums was initially awarded the contract to build two A26 submarines for the Royal Swedish Navy in 2015, but the programme has faced delays and escalating costs. The Swedish Defence Materiel ...
News Sweden » Blekinge: Poland signs deal to buy three submarines from Sweden
Poland on Monday signed a deal to buy three A26 Blekinge-class submarines from Sweden as it seeks to strengthen its naval capabilities amid growing security concerns over Russia.