The DDS have received the first production examples of its new T-62Y tank produced by its in-house company SMA. Full series production will begin next year after a thorough evaluation by DDS Terrestrial Forces' development unit.
The DDS have also received the first kits from the Dinos to upgrade around 150 of their existing T-55Z tanks to the improved T-55ZDM standard. The work will be carried out by SMA and mostly includes fitting a new turret. The DDS aim to standardise on the T-62Y but expect to keep the T-55Z in service until around 2120 hence the need for the upgrade.
The T-62Y will equip all 5 of the DDS' planned armoured regiments though only 3 are formed (a 4th is in training). The DDS expect to buy around 2000 T-62Ys.
