# FMV and the Swedish Armed Forces ready for submarine lease to Poland

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- Published: 2026-10-15 · Updated: 2026-11-05
- Type: News brief · Section: Maritime · Country: sweden
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> FMV and the Swedish Armed Forces have signed an agreement on preparations for leasing the submarine HMS Södermanland to Poland, including training of Polish crew.

[The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and the Swedish Armed Forces announce](https://www.fmv.se/aktuellt--press/aktuella-handelser/avtal-om-forberedelser-infor-ubatsuthyrning-till-polen) that they have signed an agreement on the implementation of Sweden's lease of the submarine HMS Södermanland to Poland. The agreement covers training of a Polish submarine crew, preparations ahead of the lease, and support during the lease period. The lease is an intergovernmental deal between Sweden and Poland, with FMV representing the Swedish state. The training of around 30 Polish submariners began in Karlskrona (southern Sweden) in August 2026 and is expected to last 18 months, initially at the Naval Warfare Centre (Sjöstridsskolan) and subsequently at the First Submarine Flotilla.

## FAQ

**What does the agreement between FMV, the Swedish Armed Forces and Poland regarding HMS Södermanland cover?**

The agreement covers the training of a Polish submarine crew, preparations ahead of the leasing of HMS Södermanland, and support during the leasing period. It involves completing the submarine and ensuring that the crew receives the necessary training, according to Fredrik Lindén at FMV. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**When did the training of the Polish submarine crew begin and how long will it last?**

The training of around 30 Polish submarine sailors began in Karlskrona in August 2026 and is expected to last 18 months. It initially takes place at the Naval Warfare Centre and subsequently continues at the First Submarine Flotilla. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**Which parties are included in the submarine leasing agreement and who represents Sweden?**

The leasing arrangement is a government-to-government deal between Sweden and Poland, in which FMV represents the Swedish state in the agreement. The Swedish Armed Forces are involved through the training of the Polish crew at the Naval Warfare Centre and the First Submarine Flotilla in Karlskrona. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

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