ORP Wicher: why Poland's first Miecznik-class frigate matters

ORP Wicher, Poland's first Miecznik-class frigate, was christened on 12 August and launched on 13 August. The vessel is set to significantly boost the combat capability of the Polish Navy, which has not received a new ship of this class for decades. It is part of a broader modernisation programme for Polish naval forces amid growing threats in the Baltic region.