In a surprise move the DDS are to add 5 Kalahati Tuuls to their fleet for a short time period to add to the available patrol asset fleet and release more ships for the combat fleets. The 5 ships which come from more than one source (some are believed to be ex-HCS) are currently being given a refurbishment, localised for the DDS and fitted with TPM and DDS communications gear. They will be made ready for up to 5 years service though it is likely they will be withdrawn at the end of the war and sold on.
The 5 ships will be known as the Kingfisher 38B class (the 38A being the ex-Remedian KTs) and are expected to enter service from the Fall. A DDS spokesman said the ships were old but would be fine for second-line duties.
