Following on from their emergency order for T-55Z tanks, the first of which are being prepared to be sent to the New DDS Army HQ on Liberation, the DDS have placed another order for land vehicles from the HCS Reserve store. 470 TRV-5 Tapir infantry fighting vehicles and 64 ATC-107C self-propelled guns have been bought. 25 TAA-4 Stoat anti-aircraft tanks have also been put on a shopping list though the HCS have yet to agree to that sale.
The head of the New DDS Army Zeppelin said that a land war with the ABBOs was a distinct possibility and the DDS had to be ready as soon as possible thus the urgent need to procure ex-HCS vehicles of proven quality. The value of the deal has not been disclosed but is said to run to over a billion, however it is wrapped up with the leasing of several Type A transports from the HCS which will be used for some transport duties over the next few months.
