1.11.11

Solaris ship to test TPM-VLS

H172 Progress has just completed its upgrade to Solaris 37C standard (and thus means the Type 37A no longer exists) and will return to service in a few weeks following proving trials. As well as the other updates Progress has been fitted with a new vertical launch system for TPMs. The system includes 32 cells loaded with TPM-2s and can fire at a rate of 6 a second.

The cells can be replaced by a new fully loaded set within minutes, as it is clipped externally to a ship, speeding up reloading during combat situations greatly. The VLS will be trialed with Progress for the next year and may then become a standard fit for all of the DDS's bombers and Heavy Combat Ships.
  • DDS Health Services' mainframe was knocked out for several hours following a cyberattack the DDS have reported. It is not known who launched the attack but analysts said it looked like the work of the Bolitic. DDS Engineering were attacked last week though that attack was not as successful.