The DDS has given the Aritans 2 more Kalahati Tuuls. Unlike the previous 8 ships which were given to the DDS from the Utrek as part of the terms of the end of the Utrek War these 2 ships were captured during the conflict and have now been repaired and fitted with DDS communications and command interfaces. The Aritans will carry out more localisation and fit them with TPM launchers.
All 10 Aritan KTs will receive improvements next year in a co-funded Aritan/DDS upgrade packedge. Aritan Kalahati Tuul 2109 Enhancement (AKT09E) will include the fitting of passive sensors, improved laser cannons and support for DDS Combat Ware 2.0. The Aritans are to move to fit Combat Ware 2.0 which includes the integrated messageing system built into goggles, real-time medical status feedback of all crew and protective gear for combat situations over the next few years. The cost of this upgrade is estimated at around 53 million zarks across their fleet and there have been some grumbles by the Aritans as the DDS have insisted it be done by all allied nations if they wish to continue as a part of DDS operations. The Raegris have already begun switching to Combat Ware.
