22.7.09

New Arit buys surplus HCS equipment

New Arit has just signed a 180 million zark contract for aircraft and ground weapons from the Clones, all from the HCS Reserve. 145 A-85 COIN aircraft and 150 O-43 utility planes are the aerial component, the rest of the order will be for spares for it's already purchased T-88/89 tanks and various AFVs like the Aardvark which it bought off the Dinos when they decided to standardise on the T-55Z and Tapir. At the time the Clones were a bit annoyed with their weapons ending up in DDS hands indirectly but now are just grateful for the money.

Around 250 field cars and trucks will also be bought as well as a variety of other assorted equipment. Arit will also looking into hire 2 Type A transports for it's space fleet for 18-24 months, the ships will be operated by civilian Clone crews. The first mission will be to transport the HCS weapons to Arit!