Sirikwan Ferrets operational

The first squadron of MQ-5AS Ferret-E unmanned combat drones has entered operational service with the Sirikwanese Space Navy. The 10 Ferrets are the first of 60 that will form a local defence wing with 40 other Ferrets being kept in storage for attrition replacement and training. Sirikwan will be using their Ferrets mostly in the orbital space around their home planet performing patrol duties.

Sirikwan's Pentekonter fleet will have support for operating Ferrets which means they will also be able to deploy them away from home if needs be. The 2 Relan class combat support ships will be receiving an upgrade later in the year to also allow them to operate Ferrets.

Arit's Ferret, the MQ-5AA, has also begun deliveries and the Aritans are hoping to begin operations with the drone later this year. Molab is reported to be interested in buying the type.