The last surviving Solaris frigate in DDS service, training frigate T121 Solaris II is to receive an update, the first of the year's class updates. Solaris 2108 Update A (SOL2108UA) includes improvements to the power management system and updated communication systems. The internal layout will also be totally replaced with panels and fittings covered with a new experimental material that is said to reduce blast shrapnel by 90% in a combat situation. The material will be trialed on Solaris II prior to a general roll out across the fleet.
Damage management systems will also be improved. Solaris II will conduct a number of evaluation tests this year with realistic but controlled combat scenarios. The work will take place in March.
