This year the DDS has begun the switchover to TPM-2 from TPM-1 which is expected to take around 7 years to complete with TPM-1 development ceasing in 2-3 years. However the rate of change has been greater than expected with a number of ships already TPM-2 capable. Following the Utrek War the DDS set up a network of factories across the DDS to mass produce the TPM-1. Although these factories are now switching over to TPM-2 there now exists a stockpile of around 7000 of the older missiles!
Production of TPM-1 has been reduced to minimal rate with all factories expect one expected to be switched to TPM-2 by the end of 2109 however unless there is a major war it is expected the DDS will be left with 1000s of the old missiles. Although still fine over time they may become out of date and finally obsolescent.
The DDS are considering ceasing TPM-1 production entirely in 2110 and then, instead of producing newer models, updating their existing stocks with the final few TPM-1 evolutions. The DDS are also looking to put around 750 missiles into a (so-called by analysts) "reward fund" for DDS allies. These allies getting free TPM-1s in return for assistance. Indeed the Aritans are to get 100 TPM-1s next year in return for assisting with the defence of Voth, also ironically they are also switching to TPM-2 and soon the factory based on New Arit will be producing the new missiles.
More missiles will also be packaged in the new TPM Cannister Round which is a self-contained missile and launcher that can be quickly fitted to non-combat and other ships to give them TPMs for self-defence. Pentekonter-Ms and the transport fleet will be receiving these cannister rounds next year.
