The DDS have published a preliminary (and scantily detailed) timetable for the withdrawal of the
Pulsar fleet starting from next year. The whole fleet of 9 ships is to be withdrawn by the end of 2112 at the latest and withdrawals will commence next year.
- 2110 : 2 ships
- 2111 : 4 ships
- 2112 : 3 ships
Ships will be assessed later this year so the ships in best condition can be left until the end. The mechanical state of some ships is not "optimum" a DDS report has recently stated. 5 Pulsars are needed for the forthcoming exercise/deployment to test the attack force,
India was recently recalled from
Starbot to act as a reserve ship because a couple of Pulsars are not considered in a fit condition for a prolonged deployment.
