The ships will take on this secondary role as their training rotas allow and are likely to receive improved databus multiplexes and communications node for datalinking back to DDS Research. This new role will also likely preclude the DDS reducing the fleet as it was thinking of to 6 ships.
- Work will begin on the Missileer Unification Programme next week when the first of the four Type 21As begins its upgrade to the later 21B standard (the first ship to be upgraded has not been revealed yet). The upgrade includes a new engine, structural strengthening and tactical updates.
- In a briefing to the media The Shiner laid out the DDS' financial status during 2111 Q2 saying that cuts made in Q1 and Q2 had stabilised the DDS on a financial basis after the war. The DDS would maintain its levels of expenditure and tight financial rules until 2112 Q2 at least.
- The HCS have begun a development project to look into the feasibility of using the Intruder/Loader hull form to create a UCV carrier similar to the DDS Missileer. The HCS are aiming to bring their new small drone, the Sprite-NG, into service next year though as yet have not said what will carry it apart from small detachments aboard warships though the Tiamon TM can also carry it along with conventional aircraft.
