Polish Navy launches second SIGINT ship in Gdansk

January 15, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić

Polish Navy’s second SIGINT (signals intelligence) ship, ORP Henryk Zygalski, has been launched in Gdańsk, Poland.

As disclosed, the vessel was launched on January 14, 2026. ORP Henryk Zygalski is the second and final SIGINT ship built for Poland within the ‘DELFIN’ program.

The vessels within the ‘DELFIN’ program are built by Saab as the prime contractor. Remontowa Shipbuilding is subcontracted to construct the ships, with the Polish company MMC supporting Saab with design work.

Saab is fully responsible for supplying and integrating the advanced mission systems. Other entities within the Polish defense industry are also involved in the implementation of the project.

“We are pleased to see the second Polish SIGINT ship successfully launched today. With this important project we are strengthening cooperation between Swedish and Polish industries in support of European security in the Baltic Sea region,” said Mats Wicksell, head of Saab’s business area Kockums.

The first ship, named ORP Jerzy Różycki, was launched in July 2025. Before entering service, both ships will be equipped with the necessary reconnaissance systems and will undergo sea trials.

Polish Navy’s first SIGINT ship hits the water

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According to Saab, ship-based electronic intelligence systems will enable the acquisition of intelligence data across the entire spectrum of maritime electronic intelligence as part of its SIGINT role.

Deliveries of the ships, once the next phase of onboard installation work and sea trials are completed, are planned during 2027 and 2028.