ORP Henryk Zygalski launched at Remontowa Shipbuilding under Saab Kockums program
On 14 January 2026 at 12:00, Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. in Gdańsk will host the ceremonial christening and launch of the second electronic reconnaissance vessel of the DELFIN program.
In brief
The ceremonial christening and launch of the second signals intelligence ship of the DELFIN programme will take place on 14 January 2026 at 12:00 at the Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. shipyard in Gdańsk. The DELFIN programme vessels are being built under a contract between the Armament Agency and Saab Kockums AS, which commissioned the construction from Remontowa Shipbuilding together with a technology transfer. The ship's patron is Henryk Zygalski, a cryptologist who took part in breaking the Enigma code, and the launch follows steel cutting in November 2023 and keel laying in January 2024.
The DELFIN vessels are built under a contract awarded by Poland’s Armament Agency to Saab Kockums AB, acting as the prime contractor. Saab Kockums has entrusted Remontowa Shipbuilding with the hull construction, ensuring technology transfer and support in integrating advanced onboard electronic reconnaissance systems.
The new ship, named ORP Henryk Zygalski in honor of the renowned Polish mathematician and cryptologist instrumental in breaking the German Enigma code in the 1930s, marks a key milestone following plate laying in November 2023 and keel laying in January 2024.
Before entering service, ORP Henryk Zygalski will be equipped with full electronic reconnaissance suites and undergo sea trials. With Saab Kockums’ involvement, the vessel will provide the Polish Navy with a modern, fully capable electronic intelligence platform.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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