Recent Tarbotian activity at the DDS South West flank, which is guarded by the Aritans, has highlighted the need for improved forces in that area. The New Arit Defense Force, the Is Lanki, is often cruelly known as the DDS Space Museum as most of the Is Lanki's equipment is obsolete ex-DDS spaceships. Although the fleet is perfectly reasonable for basic patrol and defense duties against a Tarbotian threat it would be found wanting.
The DDS are to supply the two promised Solaris II frigates before the end of the year even before the introduction of the Rhombus class. The DDS are likely to add a third Solaris later on after the Rhombus replaces the Solaris in DDS service. These three ships, plus the one already in Arit service will be receiving an update to shields and sensors. The DDS will also be rebuilding the main Arit space station and equip it to be able to receive DDS ships. The DDS will station a permanent detachment to Arit to work alongside the Is Lanki.
The DDS have finally agreed to allow the Porquatians, whom they defeated in a war a few years ago, to rearm. The DDS will be withdrawing their land forces by next year but will retain a small liaison presence. The Porquatians will be allowed to build up to 12 warships, they have already announced that 4 will be the powerful Xian class cruiser and the rest Quagan. One condition of the relaxation of the arms embago will be the Porquatians will have to provide support for the ex-Porquat Quagan in Arit service and build 2 new build Quagans for the Aritans at cost price (paid by the DDS).
With a re-armed (and DDS aligned) Porquatian Space Force and a rejuvenated Is Lanki the DDS hope this will keep this vital flank protected.
