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Sweden's A26 Submarine Program Delayed to 2031, Costs Soar

10/15/2025

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The A26 Blekinge-class submarine program in Sweden is delayed to 2031, with costs reaching 25 billion SEK (about 2.3 billion EUR).
The program began in 2010 and aimed for delivery in 2018–2019.
The Swedish Defence Commission warned delays could affect other naval programs.
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) ordered final production for two submarines, raising costs to 14 billion SEK and adding a 9.6 billion SEK contract.

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The A26 Blekinge-class submarine program in Sweden is delayed to 2031, with costs reaching 25 billion SEK (about 2.3 billion EUR).
The program began in 2010 and aimed for delivery in 2018–2019.
The Swedish Defence Commission warned delays could affect other naval programs.
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) ordered final production for two submarines, raising costs to 14 billion SEK and adding a 9.6 billion SEK contract.