The three surviving Marconi 81A EW ships are to be replaced by a new type based on the Friendship platform. Two of the original five ships have been lost in combat, DF did look into buying a new ship but could not secure a SUP backbone.
The new ships will be dedicated to EW/Elint and are likely to be based on the Depender. The special forces support role of the Marconis will be given to a different type of ship, as yet unannounced.
It is possible the three Marconis, when withdrawn, could be converted into transports or oilers.
