Naval Ships and Operating Systems

WARSAW, Poland -- The Polish Navy launched the first of three planned Miecznik class frigates, ORP Wicher, on Thursday, Aug. 13, in Gdansk Bay. The ships, based on the Babcock International Type 31/Arrowhead 140 design, are being constructed by domestic shipbuilder PGZ Naval Shipyard. The new ships will replace the country's aging Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates.

With the launch completed, the 7,000-ton Wicher will now begin fitting out with new systems and trialling at sea. When commissioned, the class will be equipped with 32 Mk 41 VLS cells armed with CAMM missiles and Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles (NSM). Delivery is planned for 2029.

The second hull of the class, the ORP Burza, is currently under construction and planned for launch in September 2027. The final frigate, ORP Huragan, is expected to be delivered by the end of 2031. Launched in 2021, the Miecznik warship program is one of the largest naval procurements in modern Polish history, valued at approximately $4 billion.

Source: Breaking Defense
Associated URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/08/polish-navy-floats-first-frigate-under-major-modernization-program/
Author: Bartosz Glowacki 

JAKARTA, Indonesia - PT PAL has cut steel for the first Scorpene Evolved submarine for the Indonesian Navy.

Representatives of the Indonesian Navy, PT PAL, Naval Group, and local Indonesian companies attended the ceremony in Surabaya City, which took place on August 7. In a statement, PT PAL CEO Kaharuddin Djenod said that the Scorpene program will help build Indonesia's strategic capability, enabling it to design and build its own submarines in the future.

Indonesia signed a contract for two Scorpene Evolved submarines in 2024, securing local production for both vessels. Steel cutting is expected to begin on the second vessel in 2027.

The first submarine is expected to be delivered to the Indonesian Navy in 2032, with the second following in 2033.

Source: Naval News
Associated URL: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/08/pt-pal-cuts-first-steel-for-indonesias-scorpene-evolved-submarine/

WASHINGTON -- Saronic Technologies has expanded its operations to Gulfport, Mississippi, establishing a new site at the Port of Gulfport dedicated to the on-water testing and commissioning of its 180-foot Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV), Marauder. The new facility spans over 30,000 square feet and features dedicated port access, warehouse space, and offices for mission operations and commissioning specialists. These local teams are tasked with executing final end-of-line evaluations and extensive sea trials to ensure vessels meet full operational standards before being delivered to defense and commercial partners. The site serves as a bridge between manufacturing and delivery as Saronic scales up production, with future vessels built at its shipyard in Franklin, Louisiana, following the same path to Gulfport for testing. The first Marauder reportedly arrived in Gulfport for testing in July, 2026.

Source: Saronic
Associated URL: https://medium.com/saronic-technologies/saronic-expands-to-mississippi-selects-port-of-gulfport-for-marauder-on-water-testing-d29d467ee796