With Sirikwan's defection to the DTA rumours are now abounding that the Aritans may also switch from the DDS to the new organisation. An Aritan defection would be far more serious as the Aritans are a Tier 1 ally producing and possessing TPM-2s and other advanced technology. A major part of the New DDS Army is also Aritan.
New Arit have said that they are "committed" to the New DDS Project in a communication to the media today however they also said that they needed immediate help from the DDS to protect their space after the near destruction of their fleet at the hands of the ABBOs. "Please do not take us for granted." the Aritans are thought to have told the DDS privately. The Dinos are known to have discussed the DTA with the Aritans just prior to the ABBO attack and of course sent ships to help the Aritans in the battle.
