There are unconfirmed reports that the DDS may bring their next generation frigate design the FFX, now known as Corkscrew, forward by 5 years and aim to have the new frigate which is based on the Rome platform in service by 2115. This is part of DDS efforts to boost their fleet in the medium term.
The DDS are looking at a number of options for the shorter term too, building more SOTs is thought to not be an option because they are very expensive fleet escorts and what is needed are more affordable general patrol assets. One option being looked at seriously is to build 5 or 6 Isometric-Es to perhaps the mid-range specification for the DDS and then sell these ships on when they are replaced by Corkscrew later in the decade.
