17.1.11

Aritans to build XTs for the DTA

The Aritans have secured a licence to build Dinomark XTs for both themselves and other DTA nations. Their line will be the third line behind the Dinos' own and the forthcoming Sirikwan line. The Aritans hope to have their first XT produced by the Summer of 2112.

It is thought the Aritans plan a fleet of at least 12 XTs which will be partly funded by export profits. In the long run XT production on Sirikwan and New Arit may allow the Dinos to reduce their own production to a minimum and allow more resources to be allocated to PT production.
  • Ground based NBC reconnaissance teams have confirmed that the ABBOs are releasing radiological waste into the Deltan atmosphere as they retreat from their positions. Hundreds of DDS troops have been hospitalised with radiation poisoning though all troops are now equipped with full NBC suits.
  • The AH-75 air superiority helicopter has been withdrawn by the HCSAF. A relic of the Clone Wars the AH-75 was designed for the air-to-air role but did not really have a role in the HCS anymore though had been used in latter years in the combat training role.