A few years ago NS scored a huge export success when the DTA selected the Pentekonter Protector-ME for it's DTA Standard Minesweeper. Twenty five 284Ms have been ordered, they would be crewed and maintained by Sirikwan but serve in the mine counter measure role with all DTA members including the Dinos.
However, the tensions between the Dinos and NS have put this huge order in doubt. Both NS and the DTA are keen for the order to go ahead and have emphasised that the order if for the DTA not the Dino Empire. A NS delegation will meet with the Sirikwan military next week to discuss the deal. The first 284M is thought to be under construction.
