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"The Weapon That Will Paralyze Putin": Europe’s New ‘Spy’ Launched Against the Russian Navy
Under heavy security at the Gdansk Shipyards, Poland has launched its second "Spy," an advanced electronic warfare ship set to serve as the "eyes and ears" facing threats from the East. On the agenda: technology capable of "hearing whispers in the Kremlin," and a historic tribute to the Jewish mathematician who cracked the Enigma code.
While the world remains focused on tanks and ballistic missiles, Poland dropped an 'electronic bomb' this week that shifts the balance of power in the Baltic Sea. Meet Project DELFIN ("Dolphin") the new flagship of Polish intelligence, capable of picking up every suspicious frequency and paralyzing Russian radars within a range of hundreds of kilometers.
In a dramatic ceremony held this week (January 14, 2026) at the Gdansk Shipyards, the ORP Henryk Zygalski was launched. It is the second and final Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) ship in this prestigious project. For Warsaw, this is a clear declaration of intent: Poland is emerging as Europe's new security superpower.
Jewish Revenge: From Cracking 'Enigma' to the Depths of the Sea
The choice of name for the new ship is far from accidental and carries significant historical and emotional weight. The vessel is named after Henryk Zygalski, a famous Jewish-Polish mathematician and cryptologist.
Zygalski was a key member of the team that cracked the Nazi "Enigma" code before and during World War II, an achievement that saved millions of lives. The Polish Navy command clarified the sharp message: "Just as Zygalski exposed the secrets of the Nazi enemy during World War II, so will the ship bearing his name expose the plots of the enemy in the depths of the Baltic Sea."
"An Invisible Electronic Wall"
The new ship (sister to the ORP Jerzy Różycki launched last summer) was built in close cooperation with the Swedish giant SAAB. These are not standard warships armed with cannons, but floating intelligence stations equipped with some of the most advanced systems in the world.
Capabilities include:
Mats Wicksell, a senior executive at SAAB, defined the project this week as a "fundamental pillar in the security of Europe as a whole."
The Baltic Trap and the Israeli Angle
Why is Poland investing billions in the sea? The answer lies in geography and the growing fear of the Russian Bear. The maritime domain has become an active front for intelligence gathering and threats to critical infrastructure, from gas pipelines to undersea communication cables. The 'Delfin' project ships are designed to provide this protection and serve as the "brain" operating the rest of the weapon systems.
Poland's momentum has not gone unnoticed by Israeli defense industries. As Warsaw rebuilds its military with massive investments, companies like Elbit Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) are involved in huge deals to supply complementary defense systems. The world understands: Poland is currently the largest and most important client for Western technology, and Israeli know-how is playing a key role there.