The DDS have finally successfully tested the launcher stage of its much troubled and delayed Long Range Missile (LRM) project, the counter to the Clones' CSM. The launcher stage is a development of the commercial Bright Spark rocket and was tested from a launchpad on Proxima 7 yesterday.
Development of the space stage is continuing and the DDS say they are close to begin tests of the vehicle, which is basically a one shot space drone fitted with a warhead. A mated test of the space stage and the launcher is set for next year and LRM-20 (the first 20 light year ranged version) is still planned for 2116 though some sources say this is a bit ambitious and any setbacks or delays will push it into 2117 or beyond.
