Polish Ministry of Defence Reveals the Orka Timeline: After Consultations, the Procedure Will Begin
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The Polish Ministry of Defence announced today the current status of the Orka program. As emphasized, everything „is proceeding according to plan and without delays.”
On the X platform, the MoD reported that the Armament Agency has now delivered the complete documentation to the Technical Modernization Council, including equipment requirements, a feasibility study, as well as analyses and recommendations regarding the bids. This submission is a response to a letter from former crew members of ORP “Sokół.”
“At present, the intergovernmental consultation phase is underway, which was initiated at the level of the Ministry of National Defense (…) Such dialogues are a standard part of projects executed in a government-to-government (G2G) framework, where not only industrial matters but also strategic and political issues are key,” reads the MoD’s statement. “The procurement procedure will be formally launched after the consultations conclude; this is a well-considered, multi-stage process conducted with due diligence, transparently, and in the interest of the country’s security,” adds the Polish Ministry of Defence.
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The Orka programme is a key modernization project for the Polish Navy, aimed at acquiring new submarines for the Polish Armed Forces. Its objective is to rebuild Poland’s undersea warfare capabilities. The programme is considered strategic for Poland’s security in the Baltic Sea, especially with regard to protecting critical infrastructure and deterring potential threats from Russia.