The Polish Navy’s first signals intelligence (SIGINT) vessel, ORP Jerzy Różycki, was launched on 1 July 2025 at Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. in Gdańsk.
The launch ceremony was attended by senior figures from the Polish Ministry of National Defence, the Armaments Agency, the Navy, the Headquarters of Marine Technology, and the Chief of Reconnaissance and Intelligence Analysis Directorate (J2), underscoring the vessel’s strategic importance.
Commissioned under the DELFIN programme, the ship is the first of two planned SIGINT platforms designed to enhance Poland’s maritime electronic intelligence capabilities. Construction began with the first steel cut in April 2023, followed by keel laying in November that year. The vessel will now enter a fitting-out phase where Saab will install and integrate the full suite of mission systems, before the ship embarks on sea trials.
Named ORP Jerzy Różycki, the ship honours the renowned Polish mathematician and cryptologist who, alongside Marian Rejewski and Henryk Zygalski, played a critical role in breaking the German Enigma code before the Second World War.
“Today marks a significant milestone with the launch of ORP Jerzy Różycki as a testament to the power of cooperation and shared vision,” said Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab. “This project exemplifies how nations around the Baltic Sea, with similar needs and experiences, can come together to develop solutions that benefit us all.”
The DELFIN-class ships are being built by Saab as prime contractor, with Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. responsible for the hulls and Polish firm MMC contributing to the design. Saab retains full responsibility for delivery and integration of the electronic intelligence and mission systems. Several other companies from the Polish defence industry are also involved.
The vessels will collect a wide range of maritime electronic intelligence across the electromagnetic spectrum, providing the Polish armed forces with a modern, sovereign capability in strategic reconnaissance at sea.
Does it have a Vauxhall Vectra Chassis ?
But seriously, this is (these are) a fantastic addition to the the Baltic survailence capabilities. Well done Poland and Saab.
Funny how Saab can still incorporate Aircraft Tech/features in Ships, just like they used to in their cars, hints of Globaleye me thinks.
“People who test drive a Saab, usually buy one”.
Probably has a similar turning circle to the Vectra.
Around £260m a unit. I’ve no idea if that’s cheap or expensive for a SIGINT ship. It’s probably on a par with a Rivet Joint. I’m not sure why Britain doesn’t do spy ships.
It is integrated into T45 and QEC
According to ABC, the UK is interested in JORN, an over-the-horizon radar.
Although a ship would be cheaper.