The Clones have said that their second-line fleets of Cosmos CA and (possibly also) Kalahati Tuul S which comprise around 50 ships and perform basic patrolling will be replaced in the early 2120s by the Cosmos CM. These new ships will be designed for operational flexibility and extended range (which is why a variant of the Shark was not suitable) as well as being "capable but affordable".
The remaining Cosmos CA will be replaced first as they reach their end of fatigue lives in the early 2120s and the KTS could follow on afterwards.
30.4.17
Anderson clarifies new CDF policy
Following criticism from senior Clone Air Force and Clone Naval Air Service officers about the change in policy of Clone defence investment from a multi-spectrum to a heavy emphasis on spaceships and strategic weapons, the head of the CDF Admiral Anderson has been issuing some clarifications. He said that aviation development would continue but at a slower rate.
Some generals have said that the Clones need to continue new aircraft development to replace existing types as they age. Some major combat aircraft like the K84 and K19 date from the Clone Wars and will need replacement in the next 10-15 years. However Anderson said that both types may be replaced by an updated version of the same type.
Anderson said that a key aviation technology was hybrid power which will continue to evolve and be deployed to further types in future. "The Clones have the best warplanes in the galaxy and that lead will be maintained but we must also bring up the space fleet to scratch."
Some generals have said that the Clones need to continue new aircraft development to replace existing types as they age. Some major combat aircraft like the K84 and K19 date from the Clone Wars and will need replacement in the next 10-15 years. However Anderson said that both types may be replaced by an updated version of the same type.
Anderson said that a key aviation technology was hybrid power which will continue to evolve and be deployed to further types in future. "The Clones have the best warplanes in the galaxy and that lead will be maintained but we must also bring up the space fleet to scratch."
24.4.17
20.4.17
Anderson signals huge change in CDF priorities
The head of the Clone Defence Forces Admiral Anderson has signalled a sea change in Clone weapon development and priorities. He said parts of the CDF still had a Clone Wars mentality and huge sums were being spent on new and future weapons that were pointless. He said the priorities from now on would be space and strategic weapons.
A number of programmes, mainly for the Clone Air Force, have been cancelled including the third generation K45 (K45X) and planned new attack aircraft and a bomber. "The K45A was already the best jet fighter in the galaxy, the K45C being far far better at huge expense... but why?" Anderson said at a conference of CDF senior officers, "What is the K45C supposed to beat? The A is still superior to even the next version of the DDS [sic] F-10S. The C is a relic of the Clone Wars. There will be no new version of the Falcon."
However the planned mid-production update, the K45CE, and the planned mid-life upgrade K45AM will still go ahead. COIN and light attack aircraft programmes the K85QA and K58 will also proceed as planned.
Anderson said that the Space Navy must be improved and indicated that a new warship designed to replace the Kalahati Tuul S and older Cosmos in the next decade is under development, the first time this has been mentioned. The Soulaki upgrade (which will have worm drive and TPM) and the Molentic Tuul M new builds will both proceed as planned in the latter years of this decade.
A number of programmes, mainly for the Clone Air Force, have been cancelled including the third generation K45 (K45X) and planned new attack aircraft and a bomber. "The K45A was already the best jet fighter in the galaxy, the K45C being far far better at huge expense... but why?" Anderson said at a conference of CDF senior officers, "What is the K45C supposed to beat? The A is still superior to even the next version of the DDS [sic] F-10S. The C is a relic of the Clone Wars. There will be no new version of the Falcon."
However the planned mid-production update, the K45CE, and the planned mid-life upgrade K45AM will still go ahead. COIN and light attack aircraft programmes the K85QA and K58 will also proceed as planned.
Anderson said that the Space Navy must be improved and indicated that a new warship designed to replace the Kalahati Tuul S and older Cosmos in the next decade is under development, the first time this has been mentioned. The Soulaki upgrade (which will have worm drive and TPM) and the Molentic Tuul M new builds will both proceed as planned in the latter years of this decade.
17.4.17
NS furious over Dino/Clone deal, raised alert level
New Sparta has reacted angrily to the technology swap of TPM for CSM by the Dinos and Clones. NS Commander Knobhead said TPM technology was a vital strategic advantage that should be protected, though the technology is already out of NS hands after Starbot left the NS sphere. The Dinos having CSM mean NS have a new strategic threat to factor in - though NS and the Dinos are not currently enemies.
However Sea Urchin reminded reporters that at the start of the century the DDS (as it then was) and Dinos had a short war. "The astral-political situation is always changing." As a result of the deal Knobhead has said that any military co-operation with the Dinos and Clones will be suspended for the foreseeable future. Knobhead has also raised the NS alert status to AMBER. Though this is purely symbolic as there is no new actual threat.
However Sea Urchin reminded reporters that at the start of the century the DDS (as it then was) and Dinos had a short war. "The astral-political situation is always changing." As a result of the deal Knobhead has said that any military co-operation with the Dinos and Clones will be suspended for the foreseeable future. Knobhead has also raised the NS alert status to AMBER. Though this is purely symbolic as there is no new actual threat.
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