Warspite 16A class named

The forthcoming Type 16 bombers will be known as the Warspite 16A AP announced earlier today at a media briefing. Dragonfly was being touted as the probable name but it is thought AP decided to change the name after advice from the DDS Naming Committee who said it would be better to use names later in the alphabet to avoid potential confusion with the other forthcoming ships the Corkscrew 51As.

The names for the first 6 ships have been announced too though the first ship S121 Warspite will not enter service until 2114. Later in this year the first design views will be unveiled and a specification will be finalised by the end of Q2.

• The Remedians have secured funding (47 million zarks) to perform an upgrade of its fleet of 6 Perimpaz 39A Heavy Combat Ships. The upgrade includes bringing the 2 oldest ships up to the KT2N standard of the other 4 as well as improving data security and communication facilities. The ships will also be all given a minor refurb and refit to keep them going up to their planned replacement by Corkscrew in 2114-5. The updates will be carried out over the next few weeks.