Naval Technology Forum 2026
The Polish-Swedish Naval Technology Forum was established as a platform
to share views and experiences between Polish and Swedish academics,
researchers, maritime research and technology experts, as well as
representatives from the maritime industry, public authorities and armed
forces.
The Forum focuses on common challenges and opportunities for cooperation
in the field of future naval technologies. 2Since 019 by the Polish Naval Academy in
Gdynia and Saab, the Forum fosters long-term collaboration between Poland
and Sweden in the maritime and defence sectors. However, the cooperation
between Saab and the Naval Academy dates back to 2017, when both parties
signed a cooperation agreement. “Partnering in Naval Operations in the
Baltic Sea”. The event is based on the Triple Helix cooperation model, in which
academia, industry and government work together to identify, research and
develop innovative technologies and services that respond to national security
and maritime operational needs.
| 08:30 – 08:45 | OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE FORUM |
RADM. Prof. Tomasz Szubrycht, Rector Commandant of the Polish Naval Academy Mr. Jyrki Kujansuu, Head of Saab Poland |
| 0845 – 0900 | Keynote speech |
Ms. Martina Quick, Swedish Ambassador to Poland, Embassy of Sweden |
| PANEL 1: New Geopolitical setup in the region Moderator: CAPT Bartłomiej Pączek, Vice Rector-Science of the Polish Naval Academy |
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| 09:00 – 09:30 | Embracing the enhanced bilateral Strategic Defence Partnership Poland and Sweden to increase security in the Baltic Sea |
Mr. Peter Sandwall, State Secretary Swedish MoD Mr. Stanisław Wziątek, State Secretary, Polish MoD Mr. Maciej Filip Bukowski, Director of the Energy and Resilience Program Casimir Pulaski Foundation |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Deep Dive on the Future of NATO Operations in Securing the Baltic Sea | Mr. Niklas Granholm, Deputy Director of Studies, Division for Defence Analysis, Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) |
| 09:45 – 10:15 | Challenges and opportunities of NATO expansion in the Baltic Sea region |
CAPT (N) Marko Petkovic, DCOS OPS, Navy Staff, Royal Swedish Navy Dr. Łukasz Wyszyński, Polish Naval Academy |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Q&A session | |
| COFFEE BREAK 10:30 – 10:50 | ||
| PANEL 2:Protecting naval assets and critical infrastructure in the Littorals Moderator: CAPT (N) Bo Wallander, Naval Senior Advisor, Saab Surveillance |
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| 10:50 – 11:05 |
Distributed Acoustic Sensing for Dual- Use Monitoring and Protection of Maritime Critical Infrastructure |
Professor Mattias Dahl, Blekinge Institute of Technology Marine Systems Engineering and Ms. Laila Adelson, BTH |
| 11:05 – 11:20 |
Support weapons in marine combat on surface ships |
Mr. Peter Carlqvist and Mr Knut Kristensen, Saab Dynamics |
| 11:20 – 11:35 | Critical infrastructure at Sea – an asset to protect | CAPT (N) prof. Rafał Miętkiewicz, Polish Naval Academy |
| 11:35 – 11:50 |
The GlobalEye, a multi-domain capability |
Mr. Sten Söderström, Saab Surveillance |
| 11:50 – 12:05 | Q & A | |
| LUNCH 12:05 – 13:00 | Including group photo | ||
| PANEL 3: How can autonomy increase the surveillance capability? Moderator: CAPT prof. Piotr Szymak, Polish Naval Academy |
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| 13:00 – 13:15 | EDF SEACURE study concerning introducing UxVs in ASW and SBW operations | Mr. Sebastian Nylund, Saab Kockums |
| 13:15 – 13:30 | UAS Skeldar system | Mr. Tobias Fransson Tevell, Saab Aeronautics |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | Swarms of AUVs and UAVs – PNA experiences from the national and international projects | CAPT (N) prof. Piotr Szymak, Polish Naval Academy |
| 13:45 – 14:00 |
Naval autonomy, a software defined capability |
Mr. Peter Karlström, Saab Kockums |
| 14:00 – 14:15 | E-MCM project | Mr. Erik Bäärnhielm, Saab Kockums |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | Q & A | |
| COFFEE BREAK 14:30 – 14:50 | ||
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PANEL 4: Submarine technology and operations in the Baltic Sea |
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| 14:50 – 15:05 | Prerequisites for submarine operations in the Baltc Sea | Dr. Roger Berg, Strategy and Commercial Department, Saab Kockums |
| 15:05 – 15:20 | New submarine capabilities A26 | Dr. Mats Nordin, FRINA, FRANS. CDR (Reserve) Director Strategic Naval Development |
| 15:20 – 15:35 | The Centric Philosophy concerning Command and Control | Mr. Carl Ripa, 9LV product manager, Saab Surveillance |
| 15:35 – 15:50 | Current submarine operations in the Baltic Sea | CDR Peter Östbring, Deputy Commander Swedish 1st submarine flotilla |
| 15:50 – 16:05 | Polish submarine experiences in the Baltic Sea | CAPT (N) Łukasz Szmigiel, Commander Polish Submarine Squadron |
| 16:05 – 16:20 | ASW experiences in the Baltic Sea | RADM Göran Larsbrink, RSwN (ret) |
| 16:20 – 16:30 | Q&A | |
| 16:30 | Closing remarks | Mr. Jyrki Kujansuu, Head of Saab Poland |
| 16:30 – 19:00 | Networking drinks followed by buffet dinner at the library | |