With the Rome Block 2 now in production (also known as Rome B) the DDS are considering, when the current order for 24 has been completed, producing a further batch of a further improved model. Rome Block 3 has been offered to the DDS Ship Procurement Committee and could see the Rome fleet expanded up to 36 examples.
Rome Block 3 would have a 2m fuselage plug that would allow for a larger docking bay able to accommodate Feeder and Coril-B shuttles as well as extra storage space to allow for longer patrols. Crew accommodation would also be enhanced. The combat module system that differentiates the Rome would also be improved to allow for faster switching of combat modules (though would be compatible with existing modules). Rome Block 3 would have an improved version of the combat suite 5036-C, probably use passive sensors for primary tactical analysis and have improved data bandwidth and ship automation.
The DDS may decide whether to pursue this design later in the year.
