Submarine Showdown: UK and Sweden Team Up for Poland's Naval Upgrade

Poland is on the hunt for new submarines, and the UK and Sweden are teaming up to win the deal. The "Orka" program is a big part of Poland's plan to modernize its navy and strengthen its NATO ties, especially with Russia causing trouble. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is pushing hard for Poland to pick Swedish defense company Saab. Saab isn't the only one in the running, though. Companies from Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and South Korea are also in the mix. Starmer and Sweden's Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, even wrote a letter supporting Saab's bid. This letter was included in Saab's final offer, which was submitted late last month. The UK wants to boost its economy, and this deal could help. But it's also about politics. Countries are competing to sell weapons as military spending goes up because of tensions with Russia. Polish officials say they might make a decision soon. Reports suggest that Germany, Italy, and Sweden are the front-runners. All three countries are Poland's allies in NATO and the European Union. The deal is worth billions, so it's a big prize. But will Poland pick Saab, or will another company win the contract?