The tanks are in average condition and it is thought the Meganites will mostly use them for spares. Of the 600 J88s they have already its thought about 100 are not usable and these are already being cannibalized. The Meganites aim to have a force of 500 J88s and 350 J55s, this would be a formidable tank force.
- The CAF is to upgrade 120 K85NT COIN aircraft to NIK standard. This includes a probe for inflight refuelling from the tanker version of the Carnival light transport, the K39K, which has just begun production. The K85NIK also has improvements to its navigational computer, an enhanced IR suppressor on the engine exhaust and an integrated IFF/ECM module which saves space and weight over the previous separate systems.
- The Cloneworld fleet of the Clone Navy will upgrade it's Mariner general support ships next year after concerns they are underarmed. The ships will be fitted with the standard SA-N-6A short range air defence missile system. The ships will also gain 2 more 20mm cannons. Damage control equipment will also be enhanced. The ships will also gain a radar upgrade. Austini 55's Mariner will not be changed. A 7th ship is currently under construction for Cloneworld, this will be fitted out to the new standard and will enter service next year.
- In other Clone Navy news the first Sealion SSN has been launched and has begun trials ahead of its expected entry into service next year.
