During his speech at the ongoing Defence24 DAY conference, the Minister of National Defence, Deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Błaszczak announced the commencement of proceedings for a submarine under the Orka programme later this year. The fresh unit is to be able to usage cruise missiles, and as an "interesting example" of the procedure to which the Polish draws attention, the Ministry of National defence pointed to Australia's order of 3 Virginia-class ships. The Australian tender was besides carried out very quickly.