Construction of the first ship has not even begun but already the DDS have increased the size of their Panther class destroyer. Originally 12 of the "D-X" Panther class was planned, then 14, then 16 but now 20! The DDS have also said that the second 10 ships will be of a Block 2 specification.
The DDS have also ordered another Velocity class destroyer. 2207 Enhancement is not likely to arrive in service until the end of the decade however as construction of each class member takes nearly a year and the small production line can only produce one ship at a time. 2204 Progress, the first Velocity VS is due for next year.
Another Provider class transport has been ordered for the DDS, this the 15th example could be the last Provider to be built as SUP production switches more to specialised types like the Arsenal AE and Marconi IX. Cuba class transport 7101 Cuba has been withdrawn. The ship needed refuelling and as it is due to be sold along with it's sister ship in a few months the DDS did not consider it economic.
The second Marconi class EW ship 7352 Morse has entered trials. When it enters service in a few weeks the remaining Moscow class EW ship in DDS service 7302 Gorky will go and join it's sister ship in the Remedian fleet.
