Starfleet Modernization Program

The Starfleet Modernization Program was a standardization project by the Starfleet, implemented in the early 2370s. The project was implemeted as a result of the increasing number of wars the Federation was fighting and the increasing need for more warships designs in Starfleet, rather than explorer designs. The project was critisised by many Starfleet officials for its supposed "militarization" of Starfleet. The name also referred to starships developed as a part of the project.

Origins
Starfleet consisted mainly of small frigates built mainly for exploration. As conflicts with other factions increased in the mid-to-late 24rd century, such asthe Cardassian, Borg, and the Dominion, the need for mainly warship designs became clear.

Titanic class
The Titanic class was a class of Federation deep space starship in service to Starfleet in the late 24th century. The Titanic class was part of Starfleet´s modernization program implemented in 2371, and the first ship was commissioned in the year 2378. Along with the previous Defiant class and the later Daedalus class, the Titanic class was Starfleet´s first true warship design.

Daedalus class
The Daedalus class, also known as the 304 or Daedalus class warship, is a class of deep space carrier built by the Federation in 2379. As of 2387, eleven Daedalus-class warships have been built. These 304s are the Daedalus, Odyssey, Korolev, Apollo, Sun Tzu, Orion, Fraiser, Aurora, Tria, Phoenix and the George Hammond. Eleven are known to be in active service. One 304, the Korolev, was given to the Russians, while the another 304, the Sun Tzu, is operated by the Chinese.