Second Polish SIGINT ship under the Delfin programme launched by Saab in Gdańsk

On 14 January 2026 the second of a pair of signals intelligence (SIGINT) ships produced by Saab for the Polish Navy under the Delfin programme, ORP Henryk Zygalski, was launched in Gdańsk, Poland.

The first ship, named ORP Jerzy Różycki, was launched on 1 July 2025. Before entering service, both ships will be equipped with the necessary reconnaissance systems and will undergo sea trials.

Electronic intelligence systems on the two ships will enable the acquisition of intelligence data across the entire spectrum of maritime electronic intelligence as part of their SIGINT role.

The vessels of the Delfin programme are built by Saab as the prime contractor, with Gdańsk-based Remontowa Shipbuilding subcontracted to construct the ships and 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 defence industry are also involved in the implementation of the project.

Delivery of the two ships to the Polish Navy, once the next phase of onboard installation work and sea trials are completed, are planned to take place during 2027 and 2028.

“We are pleased to see the second Polish SIGINT ship successfully launched today,” Mats Wicksell, head of Saab’s Kockums business area, was quoted as stating in a Saab press release. “With this important project we are strengthening co-operation between Swedish and Polish industries in support of European security in the Baltic Sea region.”