Thales will equip the future MIECZNIK Frigates of the Polish Navy with TACTICOS
The Polish Armed Forces have selected Thales as the preferred technology provider for the future frigate Programme for the Polish Navy, MIECZNIK. This programme has strategic importance for Poland.
Thales offers an efficient, low-risk, comprehensive, integrated combat system solution to Poland’s operational and industrial requirements. In addition, Thales will contribute to consolidating Poland’s local defence industry by working with PGZ-MIECZNIK Consortium and other Polish industry actors. The consortium led by PGZ S.A. consists of PGZ Stocznia Wojenna (Naval Shipyard) in Gdynia and Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. in Gdansk as members.
Thales will leverage its experience working with the Polish Navy and its 20-year relationship with its in-country partner, OBR CTM, to increase the Polish industry’s contribution to its combat systems solutions both within Poland and in its global export markets.
Working together with Babcock and with the support of the U.K. Government, Thales will put key learnings from the Type 31 programme in the U.K. into good use to reduce risk and ease the path to vessel acceptance. In addition, Poland’s plans for the MIECZNIK frigates will deliver enhanced capabilities which will be of interest to other navies.
– We are proud to be part of this key programme for the Polish Armed Forces. Being down-selected by Polish Armed Forces recognizes the technology we can offer and the experience we bring to integrating and delivering complex systems. This is not only a success for Thales but a significant success for Team U.K. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Poland to the benefit of both nations – said Alex Cresswell, Chief Executive and Chairman, Thales in the U.K.
The combat management system (CMS) is a naval vessel combat system’s central command and decision-making element. Its function and performance – supporting sensor control, picture compilation, situation assessment, action support and weapon control – are critical to the operational effectiveness of a naval vessel. In service on more than 200 naval platforms, TACTICOS has an unrivalled record of proven equipment integrations.
– We are proud that we have been selected for this major programme. It strengthens our relationship with the Polish Navy that dates back to the Orkan Class ships and the ORP Ślązak offshore patrol vessel. We are looking forward to working together with the Polish industry to support the Navy to safeguard Polish sovereignty – added Gerben Edelijn, Vice President Above Water Systems, Thales.
Thales’ CMS has an open and extensible architecture that creates a shared information environment and delivers agility in service. In addition, an enterprise development kit enables seamless integration of third party capabilities and a smooth path to future platform and system upgrades. In service with 25 navies, the combat management system has highly intuitive human-machine interfaces which deliver operational benefits for naval crews fighting the ship.
– It is a great honour for us. We are glad that the Polish Armed Forces have selected us as the preferred technology supplier in the MIECZNIK program. We will make every effort to meet the operational and industrial requirements. In cooperation, we always focus on dialogue, and we strive to provide services at the highest possible level; this is Thales’ showcase. We hope for further cooperation with the Polish industry and a successful technology transfer – Magdalena Nizik, Country Director and Chief Executive Officer, Thales Polska emphasized.
source: Thales
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