Uncertain future : the deep crisis of Poland's submarine force
Journal: Jagiellonian University Repository (Jagiellonian University)
Year: 2025

The last few decades have been difficult for the Polish submarine force. Despite many plans to modernise the Polish submarine fleet, the Polish Navy currently has only one diesel-electric submarine (SSK) – the ex-Soviet Kilo class ORP Orzeł. This vessel is ageing and has not undergone extensive modernisation, meaning its combat capabilities are very limited.