The thirteen strong fleet of Mediterranean Sea 43G Medium Combat Ships are to receive a major update this year, the first notable update since the unification programme that created the Type 43G in 2113 and 14.
The update will include a full refurbishment and new engines (expected to be an evolution of the Meson, the TL-04E) with improved efficiency modes and thrust response). The ships will receive docking bay modifications and reorganisation to improve flexibility and increase the capacity of small craft. A little-used store room near the docking bay will modified so it can be quickly transformed into accommodation for special forces.
The main missile launcher will be augmented with an externally fitted TPM-VLS cell increasing maximum missile load to seventy-six. There will also be updates to the sensors, tactical system and internal security.
Updates will begin in the late Spring.
