One area of the Clone Defence Forces which has not seen much investment of late is the development of missile systems other than the Gale ICBM and CSM. Today Admiral Anderson announced a one billion zarks fund for the development of several missile systems for the air force and navy.
The systems to benefit include the main air defence missile of the Clone Navy, the SA-N-6B will have a modernised seeker and an improved motor. The Navy will also receive a new anti-shipping missile. The AS-22 had been already under development though this had been stalled due to budgetary pressures. The AS-22 will now be completed and be ready for the new generation of K19 Borehole attack aircraft due in a couple of years.
The Clone Air Force are to receive an upgraded version of it's medium range missile the AA-16 with a new motor and improved data link. There will also be funds to restart production of the AT-7 anti-tank missile plus new stocks of TAA-3 training missiles. The new future AAM for the third generation K45, the XAA-25 will also receive initial development funding.
