In a move symbolizing Poland’s growing strategic posture in the Baltic region, the Polish Navy has officially welcomed the ORP Jerzy Rozycki, its first Delfin-class SIGINT vessel, into the water. The ceremonial launch at Remontowa Shipbuilding SA in Gdańsk, signals a major milestone in Warsaw’s pursuit of modernized maritime intelligence and surveillance capabilities.
Deputy Minister of National Defense Paweł Bejda, present at the event, hailed the vessel as a cornerstone in the transformation of Poland’s naval intelligence forces. Developed under a 2022 contract with Sweden’s Saab AB, the Delfin program combines Polish shipbuilding know-how with cutting-edge Scandinavian electronic warfare technologies. The outcome is a platform capable of silently navigating complex electromagnetic environments, collecting intelligence vital for national and NATO-level security.
Named after Enigma codebreaker Jerzy Różycki, the ship pays homage not only to Poland’s cryptologic heritage but also to its evolving role in Europe’s defense structure. Equipped with advanced ELINT and COMINT systems, the vessel is set to become a key contributor to Baltic situational awareness, enhancing Poland’s ability to monitor hostile signals and support allied operations.
With the second vessel, ORP Henryk Zygalski, currently under construction, Poland is preparing to establish a dual-ship SIGINT capability that will place its navy among the most modernized in the region. The Delfin-class ships are also expected to strengthen Poland’s role within NATO’s intelligence architecture—particularly at a time when regional security dynamics remain tense.
This launch goes beyond the addition of a new hull to the fleet—it is a testament to Poland’s growing defense industry, strategic foresight, and commitment to maintaining maritime vigilance in increasingly contested waters.
