24.8.13

DDS Terrestrial Force Naval Division officially formed

The latest arm of the DDS has been formed, the Naval Division of DDS Terrestrial Forces is at its core the Maritime Support Regiment with its primary responsibility patrolling the waters around DDS GHQ on Helnikan Island, Proxima 5.

The DDS are training sailors who will man the 4 Triona II OPVs currently on order from the Clones, the first of which is expected to be delivered in 2114. Until then Naval Division will use the small craft of the MSR. A number of marine focussed Prowler units are also under Naval Division's wing though administratively they remain part of ISSF.
  • Naval aircraft are to be operated by the Air Division on behalf of the new Naval Division, this includes a new version of the LLAD drone called the MQ-14N which has just entered service. The LLAD-N (as it is officially if rather clumsily known) has modified sensors and equipment for operation over water. It also has a slightly longer range and enhanced datalinks. A small number are being built alongside the LLAD to patrol the waters around Helnikan Island.