First F-10SNG delivered

The first of forty F-10SNG Shark 2100 multi-role fighters has been delivered to the NS Terrestrial Forces Air Corps. This is the third and final batch of the F-10S and has a number of updates over the F-10SEP. It has an improved tactical system and ECM suite. The engines have been upgraded and have 3D vector thrust.  The SNG will bring the F-10S fleet up to 130 strong. At the end of the 2120s the F-20 will begin replacing the oldest F-10S.

The SNG itself will replace the final F-10A Sharks. These Clone War veterans are due to be withdrawn by 2122.

In other NS news the alert status has been reduced to CYAN.