With the groundbreaking programme to refurbish and update 25 Type A transports currently ongoing the DDS are now looking to do other work for the HCS transport fleet, updating transport ships is considered acceptable by both sides. For the DDS they are not overtly improving a competitor, for the HCS nothing sensitive is put in DDS hands.
The Type B transport fleet has around 6-10 years more life left in it though will need some work to get through that time. The DDS have proposed a number of options for upgrading and refurbishing the 33 strong fleet depending on what the HCS want (and are willing to pay for) ranging from basic system updates and refurbishment to a whole new navigational and communication suite. The HCS will give the DDS an answer before the end of the year.
It is likely some Type J oilers (which are based on the Type A) will receive the same refurbs as the As once the current programme ends though no contracts have yet been signed.
