EFS order TPM-G systems

The Eritran Free States have ordered 10 TPM-G (ground-based TPM) Launchers along with 200 TPM-G rounds. It is thought the Eritrans are only paying a nominal fee for these weapons which will be shared out by the various EFS members. Molab has said this is just the start of a "great strengthening of Eritran defence".

The Eritrans, in a separate contract with the DDS, have ordered datalink upgrades for around 20 ships in their combined fleets. The 7 million zark contract includes DDS compatible datalink multiplexors, custom protocol translation modules and data security plugins. Part of the upgrade's purpose is to work with the TPM-G systems providing targeting information.

• The DTA will build an orbital facility and ground base on Artic next year. The orbital facility will be a refueling and maintenance stop for DTA assets. The ground base will be a military liaison centre and also be able to host special forces.
• The DDS have completed worm drive telemetry work for the Solaris 37C. There are no plans yet to fit any of the ships with the drives though an update planned for later in the year will include some of the infrastructure needed for a W1A drive to be fitted later.