The NS in-house armament manufacturer SMA has begun full scale production of the T-62Y tank. About 2000 will be built over the next 5 years to equip 5 armoured regiments. The 220 T-55Zs and a few score of older Avenger tanks will be withdrawn in the early 2120s as NS Terrestrial Forces standardises on the T-62Y.
Next will be to decide on a new infantry fighting vehicle. NS and SMA have so far been unable to decide on a standard design. NS Commander Knobhead has told Terrestrial Forces they need to decide by early 2119.
