According to information published by Wojsko Polskie on February 15, 2022, the German firm TKMS and the British company Babcock were selected for the Polish Miecznik program.
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Arrowhead 140 frigate (Picture source: Navy Recognition)
The MIECZNIK program assumes the construction of three modern, surface vessels of frigate class for the Polish Navy.
These multi-purpose units will increase the operational capability to perform tasks at sea, which will contribute to the protection of shipping routes, increase military security and deterrence potential, as well as strengthen the position of Poland in the international arena.
The Coastal Defence Vessel, code name MIECZNIK, is an important component project of the Programme. Its purpose is not unlike that of a traditional multi-purpose corvette, although there will be differences in both the Miecznik’s task priorities and its equipment.
Babcock looks to work with the PGZ-Miecznik consortium to deliver a proposal based on its versatile Arrowhead 140 frigate platform.
