DDS announce third generation F-10

The DDS have announced the F-10NG, the third generation of its mainstay combat plane. The NG will follow on from the current SEP from around 2118 though the DDSAF will not get the SEP-B model as originally thought, this has been cancelled to release development funds. It is expected that the NG will replace the remaining first generation F-10ASE which will be coming to the end of their service lives around then.

The DDS said the NG would have new engines, new avionics and redesigned aerodynamics, it would also have a much improved ground attack capability. When asked the DDS said the NG was not an answer to the Clones' F-45C. "The HCSAF are way ahead with their exotic technologies like mission adaptive wings and active G-force cancellation and the like on their next generation fighter." Sea Urchin told reporters, "But thats fine because the F-10NG is not intended to dogfight F-45Cs over Cloneworld. The NG is intended to support DDS operations, hence the greater emphasis on ground support though it will have enhanced A2A capabilities."

• DDS Commander AP has transferred his flag back to P101F Cicero which has now been fitted with worm drive and improved C3 equipment. He will leave for a trip to Liberation tomorrow and also visit Porquat 640.