F-45K production begins, Ailier II

Following pressure from the HCS Navy Air Service, which currently has no carrier capable jet fighters, production of the long awaited F-45C/K has begun early. 12 of the naval F-45K version will be built this year and it is hoped the first can be handed over to the HCSNAS by September with an entry into service before the end of the year.

The first of 2 new Ailier II frigates has entered service. Originally it was to have been 12 ships in this class but budget cuts meant that all but the 2 ships already in construction were cancelled. In other HCSN news construction has begun of the first of 4 Sealion class nuclear attack submarines.

• Za'Enyu, who are already among the Clones' best customers, have placed a top-up order for 20 F-40s and 20 AH-26s. All will be ex-HCSAF and refurbished. Localisation will be carried out by the Zaenyuites themselves.