DDS to upgrade Remedian KT fleet

The DDS have earmarked 14 million zarks from their Military Aid Fund to upgrade the Remedian RCPP's fleet of Kalahati Tuul 2s which perform a valuable patrol and policing role in Remedian space thus lightening the load on the DDS fleet. The 9 KT2s are the remnants of the Remedian's own fleet and has been augmented with the 4 KT2Ns which were sold by the Clones as part of their withdrawal of the KT2 type. Although old they are fitted with TPM launchers and could provide a back-up to the DDS fleet, indeed they are officially listed in the DDS fleet as the Kalahati Tuul 39A.

The upgrade will improve their communications facilities, adding extra data security firewalls and also datalinking abilities. The 4 KT2Ns will have extra networking facilities added as they have a higher bandwidth databus than the rest of the fleet. The upgrades will be carried out over the next few months.

The Remedians themselves are planning to bring the 5 older ships up to KT2N standard and are currently negotiating with the Clones for the improved engine and databus structure that will be needed. All ships will also become TPM2 compatible at the same time. This more extensive upgrade may be carried out next year if funding allows.