Twenty ex-HCSAF A-84s have arrived on Liberation for preparation before they join the DDSAF later this year. The Clones carried out a minor refurbishment of the attack aircraft but now they will be localised for the DDS, have their communications and datalinking systems updated to work with the DDS networks and also receive improved IR sensors. It is hoped that DDSAF pilots can begin training on the aircraft by October. 100 A-84s are eventually to join the DDS' air force.
Interestingly the DDSAF have also ordered 50 A-85 COIN aircraft from the HCS Reserve. These will be also refurbished and then localised but as they are simpler aircraft they could be in service in a couple of months.
