UNDF have announced the name of their new EW ship which will replace the Marconi 81A. The Sparkle 162A will be a development of the Depender 161A intelligence gathering ship (though this role has not officially been confirmed).
The Sparkle will be based on the Friendship platform, it will have a Proton RM-01C e-Core engine as was tested on one of the Dependers. The first Sparkle is expected in service in 2127. DF have ordered seven.
Another new type, and also Friendship based, is the Dreamscape 163A which will be a tender ship to support special forces operations. DF have not yet committed to this type, though the fact it has a type number and name in the DF database indicates that it will be built as well.
