The Clones are to develop an export version of their Shark frigate following a large order placed by Telvin 802 for Clone space craft, land weapons and aircraft. Details of the export Shark have yet to be finalised but it is likely to be a similar spec to the HCS' own. As part of a 4 billion zark deal Telvin will buy 4 Sharks, 2 Type A transports, 2 Type J oilers and a Type C transport configured for VIP use. This will largely replace the existing Telvin fleet made up of old Tarbotian and Bolitic warships.
As well as this deal Telvin has placed a 1 billion zark order to recapitalise it's army and airforce. 350 T-55ZDM tanks, 550 TRV-5HD Tapir IFVs, plus artillery will be bought for the army (all new though there will also be some assorted second hand equipment). The Dinos will get a percentage of the profit from the tank and IFV sales as the types are the new versions they helped fund. The Telvin airforce will buy 140 A-85NTs COIN aircraft, 100 AH-26WNG combat helicopters and 16 C-440 transports.
The order is a huge boost for the Clone defence industry and jump starts Clone aims to be a real competitor to the DDS in ship exports. The news is likely to worry New Arit with whom Telvin almost went to war earlier this year.
