Poland has begun work on its second Miecznik-class frigate, Burza, at the PGZ naval shipyard in the northern port city of Gdynia.
Equipped to counter surface, underwater, and aerial threats, the Miecznik-class frigate will strengthen Poland’s naval defenses and maritime interests.
“Our attention and the attention of our allies must focus on the Baltic Sea. Without a safe Baltic Sea, safe communication routes, developed infrastructure, there is no safe Poland,” stated Polish Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
“To meet these challenges, we need the best modern equipment, including more frigates, which are being built in a Polish shipyard, with the participation of Polish companies,” he added.
Beyond combat roles, the vessel will also support amphibious operations, humanitarian missions, and assist in maritime transport.
The frigate measures 138 meters (453 feet) in length, with a single deck rising roughly 10 meters (33 feet) high.
It has a range of approximately 8,000 nautical miles (14,800 kilometers/9,196 miles) and a top speed of 28 knots (52 kilometers/32 miles per hour).
The vessel can house a crew of 120 personnel, accommodating an additional 60 troops as needed.
Enhancing Maritime Capabilities
The initiative is part of Warsaw’s program to acquire three multi-role frigates tailored to meet the Polish Navy’s needs.
The Miecznik frigates will be developed through cooperation between PGZ-Miecznik Consortium and Babcock International.
The program is set to deliver all three ships by 2032, with key collaboration from MBDA, Remontowa Shipbuilding, and Thales.
The construction of the first frigate, which began in 2023, is expected to be completed by 2026.
