The first Cosmos K refurbishment has been completed. When construction finally ended of the Cosmos last year the HCS returned to the start and began a programme to rebuild and update the Cosmos fleet to give them another 10-12 years of life.
Originally the HCS wanted to bring the K up to a similar standard as the Cosmos S but a lack of funding has meant the K has had to be a lot less ambitious. Apart from a full overhaul and refurbishment the Cosmos K has been fitted with the engine core of the later Cosmos As which means the fleet will have a standard speed of 450c instead of a mixture of speeds between 400 to 450c.
Various systems have also been upgraded to the latest versions and a new databus has been installed. The Cosmos K fleet (like the As) are generally used for second-line duties and general patrols though is still a highly capable warship. Although no word has yet been given analysis of work on the first completed Ks indicates the basic structure of even the oldest Cosmos is sound for operation well into the 2120s which means there could be a further 10 year life extension to come.
