AP promises "bigger fleet" by 2120

DDS Commander AP has said the DDS needs a larger and more powerful fleet because of the greater territory it now has to guard and the growing danger from new alien threats. AP said that by 2120 the DDS would have more Heavy and Medium Combat Ships, confirming that work was already ongoing on a Type 35C HCS (increased MCS will be due to the Corkscrew 51A).

The following table has been published showing current and projected fleet totals by the major types in the combat and patrol fleets by 2115 and 2120.

Type	2112*	2115	2120
Bombers	8	16	20
Carriers	14	16	16
HCS	34**	39	50
MCS	43	47	53 (estimated)
Patrol / MCM	43	43	43

* - as of 28/05/2112
** - excluding Remedian Perimpaz 39A

A couple of things jump out from the table, the DDS do not envisage increasing the bomber or carrier fleets beyond the current fleets (and those on order). The Patrol fleet is also set to remain the same for the foreseeable future.

More details on the Type 35C are likely to be published later in the year when a firm order is made. An insider said however it is likely to be combat orientated like the Panther and not multi-role like the Indy.