The HCS Space Fleet have begun an upgrade programme of it's fleet of Soulaki battlecruisers. The upgrade will totally replace their communications system with a new full integrated C3 suite allowing the ships to act as command ships in major operations.
The Type B transport fleet was originally going to be replaced in the next decade as they ran out of hours but instead the HCSSN have decided it is cheaper to refurbish the ships to give them another 10-12 years of life. The rebuilding, which will also include upgrades to communications and self-protection systems is due to begin in the next decade.
The HCS Navy's first Olana class destroyer, D01 Olana, has entered service. This entry into service was delayed for a few weeks due to some final teething troubles with the radars. With F01 Ailier still in refit this is the only major surface combatant of the HCSN in service though it's sister ship D02 Micom will join it early in September.
The first Mariner class general support ship has entered service with HCSN Support Services. These general purpose support and transports are based on a civilian design.
The HCS has accepted into service the first of it's new generation MLRS. The RBU-9500 replaces the venerable RBU-8000 series which dates back to the early Clone Wars. The RBU-9500 is a cost effective system using refurbished chassis and engines from withdrawn T-88++ tanks. The artillery rockets have a much more advanced control and guidance system with automated datalink consolidation from up to 32 simultaneous sources possible.
Continuing the artillery theme the HCS have begun developing an improved SP gun, the ATC-107G2. This is a stop-gap however as the main next SP gun will be the co-developed with the Dinos ATC-107GDM. The G2 includes improved datalinking and some modifications to the armour following field use with the original G.
