The Dinos have finally announced an order for 20 of it's next generation combat transport the Dinomark MR. Designs have not been unveiled for the type yet but building has begun of the prototype and it is expected to enter testing next year with service use by the end of 2108. The MR is bigger than many expected, previous transport Dinomarks like the MA have been little more than scaled up versions of existing models but the MR is said to be expected to be able to carry "1000 troops and their vehicles" as a design goal.
The size of these ships means that 3 could deploy a full Dino armoured brigade or heavy infantry brigade. This indicates that the Dinos expect there to be much more "overseas" deployment of forces in future, indicating an expectation of a much more proactive foreign policy, which would reflect noises coming out of the Dino Senate.
A few weeks ago Senator Cruggson said, at an open session of Senate that the Dinos must "be proactive in safeguarding our strategic interests. In the past we have always retreated back to our safety blanket and stayed content in our natural borders. This must change."
There are already rumours that the Dinos will maintain a major base on Loeuss following Utrek defeat as part of the "deal" in the Dinos joining the Alliance against the Utrek. The DDS are also expected to scale back plans for a base in the New Arit territory or have a joint base with the Dinos there.
The Dinos also said the MR will be able to act as a UCAV carrier (like the DDS Missileer).
