The DDS have agreed a package of updates to the combat effectiveness of the
Pentekonter OPV fleet. The updates will take place later this year and are mostly software so the price per ship update will be only around a million zarks each. Minesweeping
Pentekonter-Ms such as
SS Hesiod as commanded by
Quarz will not be updated.
The update, known as
Combat Improvement Pack (CIP) will include :
- Improved datalinks with other DDS assets and data sources
- Better tactical data filtering and combat situational awareness procedures
- Improved user interfaces on key systems
- Compatibility with latest version of TPM
- Higher energy rating for reactor to allow improved shielding with improved power management systems
A DDS source said the CIP was a cost effective update that would "bring noticeable improvements to combat performance for a low price".
