The F-10X is a much longer term programme and is intended to be the backbone of the Air Division from the early 2120s onwards. It will be a much more agile and advanced fighter with the aim of closing the gap with the HCSAF F-45C.
- A DDS Prowler deployment has arrived on Liberation to help the government in operations against a hard core of King Rathun supporters who have launched a vicious bombing campaign over the last few months (though as the King is dead its not certain what their aims are). Two Prowler units and some anti-terrorism experts from ISSF will be supported by the EW/Special Forces Support Ship A304E Fleming. It is thought the DDS will mainly act as advisers and provide reconnaissance and intelligence though may take part in operations if needed.
- The HCS say their development Nybble NLB superluminal unmanned vehicle has performed its first fully automated combat test. The Nybble successfully defended itself against a HCS warship (training rounds were used). The NLB version of Nybble may begin production this year. It will still primarily act as a scout though will have an offensive combat option, NLB will not be able to field the CSM-S attack missile though.
