Three of the five Okra 86L light patrol ships which had been earmarked for storage will be retained in DF service as general purpose ships. It is thought these will help replace the six Romes which will be loaned to Molab as part of the forthcoming Advanced Rome sale.
The Okra 86Ls will be redesignated as Okra 86K. They will retain their armament but will lose some of the tactical and sensor systems fitted for the patrol role. The space freed up will be used for extra accommodation and storage space. The ships will be added to the general purpose duties pool which means they are available for a whole host of missions such as ad hoc transport and crew transport, reconnaissance, surveying and testing.
