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Launching ORP Henryk Zygalski. The simplest phase of the Dolphin Programme is behind us
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Mariusz Dasiewicz
Mariusz Dasiewicz
On January 14, Gdańsk finished another, the most spectacular but at the same time the least complicated stage of the program Dolphin. The hull of the second Polish radio-electronic reconnaissance vessel SIGINT, built for the Polish Navy by Saab Kockums. The unit will be called the ORP Henryk Zygalski.
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Launching the hull, although symbolically closing the shipbuilding phase, remains a routine operation in the reality of the construction of warships. For a shipyard with technical facilities and experience in the construction of specialised units, this is not a breakthrough, but a natural closure of the construction stage. The real challenges of the program are just beginning.
Future ORP Henryk Zygalski is the second and last SIGINT radio-electronic reconnaissance vessel implemented under the programme Dolphin. First unit, Jerzy Różicki, was launched on July 1, 2025. Both ships will undergo the process of equipping with mission systems, integration of sensors and port and sea tests before handing over to the Polish Navy, which in practice determine their real operational value.
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We are pleased with the successful launch of the second Polish ship SIGINT. This project strengthens the cooperation of the Swedish and Polish defence industry for the security of the Baltic Sea region.
Mats Wicksell, Head of Business Area Saab Kockums
According to the current delivery schedule, ships are planned for the years 2027 and 2028. The final evaluation of the Dolphin programme will depend, not on the launching itself, but on the quality of the further work and capabilities of ships after entering service. In this sense, 14 January in Gdańsk was not the final, but only a quiet closure of the easiest of stages of the whole projects.
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PGZ Stocznia Wojenna signed an agreement with the Military Central Engineering and Technology Office of S.A. (CBKT S.A.) to design and supply container converters for frigates built under the Sword Program.
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This is another concrete step in the construction of the Polish supply chain for the new ships of the Polish Navy and a real strengthening of the national defence and shipbuilding industry.
JRCKT will provide container converters for the Swordbar frigate
JRCKT will design, perform and install two 950 kW minimum output converters each, built in 40-foot containers made by sea. The scope of the work will also include medium voltage infrastructure and a wiring system that allows the unit to be connected and disconnected from a terrestrial power source.
The solution will allow to power the frigate Swordfish from the mainland during a stop in the port. This means a higher operational readiness, a lower load of on-board energy systems and a reduced consumption of ship's resources at rest. It is an element that directly translates into efficiency of operation of units and reduces the cost of their maintenance in life cycle.
JRCKT expands competence – support of the Sword and Polish defence industry program
JRCKT is a Warsaw company with over 50 years of experience in designing and manufacturing equipment for the military. The company specialises in ground handling of aircraft and remains the only entity in Poland capable of providing comprehensive equipment for military airports. Entering the marine power system segment shows the expansion of competences with new defence domains.
For years, JRCKT has been working with American partners on air and land projects, and we are now jointly opening a new chapter in naval defense programs. As a company of the PGZ Group – we show that we can meet the requirements of the Polish Navy also in the most technologically advanced projects.
Marcin Ryngwelski, President PGZ Stocznia Wojenna
Wherever possible, we focus on Polish partners. Each such contract means maintaining and developing jobs, transferring competences and increasing the participation of national companies in the implementation of strategic modernisation programmes. Construction of the frigate is not only strengthening the Polish Navy, but also a long-term investment in industrial sovereignty, security of supply and development of the Polish defence industry.
