The DDS have postponed their amphibious warfare exercise Ground Shock until September, in the hope no doubt that the Arit-Telvin conflict has been sorted out by then and the Aritans can take part in the operation. They have a rather key role as at the moment the only truly operational brigade of the New DDS Army is the Aritan brigade!
The DDS are instead planning for a more general training exercise to take part later this month. The Raegris are understood to be keen for a joint training exercise to include mine warfare countermeasures.
1.7.09
T-88++ no longer in front-line HCS service / T-89FSU2
It is an end of an era for the HCS as the last T-88++ left front-line service with the HCS. At one time, at the height of the Clone Wars there were over 200,000 of the tanks in service. Now there are less than 10,000 and all now in reserve and training units. The recent increase in T-89FSU and T-55ZDM production helped replace the remaining few hundred in front-line HCS units.
The T-88++ will remain in HCS service for some time yet though, the T-88A has only recently left HCS service and there are still nearly 1000 T-88+s in various reserve units.
The HCS have also announced an improvement to it's principle tank. The T-89FSU2 has further improvements to it's protection with changes geared to better protect the crews from IEDs.
The T-88++ will remain in HCS service for some time yet though, the T-88A has only recently left HCS service and there are still nearly 1000 T-88+s in various reserve units.
The HCS have also announced an improvement to it's principle tank. The T-89FSU2 has further improvements to it's protection with changes geared to better protect the crews from IEDs.
F-10SEP begins flight testing
The next major version of the DDS' F-10S fighter has begun flight testing before a planned entry into service next year. The F-10SEP (standing for Enhanced Performance) will take over from the SIM in production by Q3 2110 if all goes to plan, or sometime in Q2 if there are no glaring problems.
The SEP has a modified wing to enhanced agility and fuel economy, various avionic improvements, an improved databus, stealth improvements especially in terms of IR signature and a modest improvement in the engines.
The SEP has a modified wing to enhanced agility and fuel economy, various avionic improvements, an improved databus, stealth improvements especially in terms of IR signature and a modest improvement in the engines.
Navy's A-19Bs operational
20 of the 40 A-19B Borehole attack aircraft transferred from the HCSAF to the HCSN last year have now been declared operational by the Clone Navy. The A-19Bs were due to be withdrawn as a cost saving by the air force though had around 10 years service life left, the Navy stepped in to ask for the type to fill a gap in it's long range anti-shipping and attack role until the arrival of the F-45K and carrier operations in the next decade.
The 20 aircraft received a light refurbishment (more or less a deep clean sources say) and a couple of avionics modifications to better suit over water operations. The fleet will receive a more extensive refurbishment and upgrade starting from next year. This will include better integration into the HCSN data network and the capability to fire the latest HCSN munitions. The aircraft will also be cleared to operate until around 2121.
The 20 aircraft received a light refurbishment (more or less a deep clean sources say) and a couple of avionics modifications to better suit over water operations. The fleet will receive a more extensive refurbishment and upgrade starting from next year. This will include better integration into the HCSN data network and the capability to fire the latest HCSN munitions. The aircraft will also be cleared to operate until around 2121.
Dinos to host talks between New Arit and Telvin 802
Xi in the Dino Republic will be the venue for talks between the Aritans and Telvins to try and avoid war between the teo old enemies. Telvin have insisted that they be given safe passage to Xi (as to get there would entail either going through Aritan space or making a very wide detour) by the Dinos who have despatched 2 ships from their base on Sirikwan.
The DDS are to take the Aritan delegation to Xi, it is understood a Starsystem will bring them to Xi but SS Stoke City may be used to return them to their homeland. Talks will begin next week.
The DDS are to take the Aritan delegation to Xi, it is understood a Starsystem will bring them to Xi but SS Stoke City may be used to return them to their homeland. Talks will begin next week.
Long patrol badly mauled by ABBOs
Tribune Comer's Long Patrol to investigate the ABBOs has been badly mauled by the ABBOs after they came into contact with a new and very powerful ABBO battlecruiser. Two NGs were destroyed in the battle and subsequent actions, two other NGs sustained damage. In the case of Comer's ship DM42 the damage was extensive and the ship will likely be written off and used for spares.
An SS patrol managed to save Comer's ship and are bringing him in. It is said Comer has sustained various injuries including a broken arm. Some reports say he has an injured bottom too.
An SS patrol managed to save Comer's ship and are bringing him in. It is said Comer has sustained various injuries including a broken arm. Some reports say he has an injured bottom too.
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