The K-18D close support aircraft were already due to be withdrawn by 2127 but NS has bought this forward by two years. All 120 K-18Ds in service will now be out of service by the end of next year. NS are currently negotiating with the Dinos about the possibility of selling the Dino built aircraft back to them. The Dino Army also uses the type though production ended some years ago, the Army is keen to have the planes back to bolster their own stocks and provide spares.
NS are currently developing a replacement, the OA-25 ACSA (Advanced Close Support Aircraft) though this will not be in service before the withdrawal of the K-18D.
