{"id":2202200,"date":"2023-09-11T17:40:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T08:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2202200"},"modified":"2023-09-15T12:07:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T03:07:07","slug":"why-south-korea-faces-an-uphill-battle-in-bid-for-polands-orka-sub-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/09\/why-south-korea-faces-an-uphill-battle-in-bid-for-polands-orka-sub-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Why South Korea faces an uphill battle in bid for Poland\u2019s Orka sub program"},"content":{"rendered":"
Poland\u2019s <\/span>Orka submarine program<\/span><\/a> aims to modernize and fortify the country\u2019s maritime defenses by procuring advanced vessels that can serve as deterrents in the Baltic Sea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n After a wave of <\/span>successful weapons sales<\/span><\/a> to Poland, South Korea has expressed interest in <\/span>bidding<\/span><\/a> for the Orka project. But despite Seoul\u2019s proven track record of arms sales to Warsaw, a multitude of challenges make it difficult to extend this cooperation into Polish waters.<\/span><\/p>\n KILLER ORKAS<\/b><\/p>\n The past year has witnessed an increasing <\/span>defense partnership<\/span><\/a> between South Korea and Poland, who have inked a number of defense deals ranging from artillery systems to fighter jets. This has bolstered South Korea\u2019s image as a rising player in the global defense market, which in turn boosts its chances of supplying submarines to Poland.<\/span><\/p>\n On the surface, this export spike seems to position South Korea as a competitive partner for Poland\u2019s\u00a0 Orka program, a flagship endeavor for the Polish navy since 2014 to acquire state-of-the-art submarines that serve as advanced platforms equipped with capabilities to strike both naval and land targets across a variety of combat scenarios.<\/span><\/p>\n Emphasizing the ability to maintain extended operational autonomy and ensure stealthy movements in hostile terrains, the program <\/span>demands capabilities<\/span><\/a> like Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems and most likely advanced missile systems as well, allowing them to strike land targets from a distance.<\/span><\/p>\n The Orka program is set to play a pivotal role in Poland’s naval strategy, guarding its maritime frontiers and ensuring a robust response mechanism to evolving threats.<\/span><\/p>\n