Kalistani Major History

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Kalistani Military Modernization begins in EarnestFirst new Frigates and AFV's roll off Assembly lines
Sulari, Suldanor
April 30, 4531


Premier Godiva announces arrival of first weapons under Modernization plan

The Republican Premier and the Defense Minister have welcomed the first weapons produced by the Modernization programs.  Premier Godiva was on hand at the National Shipyards in Port Davon to watch the launch of the first Vrassa Class Frigates (OOC:  RL Karl Doorman), built from recently purchased Vanutech in Vanuku, while Defense Minister Golardo oversaw the production of the first modern Armored Fighting Vehicles, nicknamed the "Leopard" AFV (OOC:  RL Boxer Armored Fighting Vehicle) at the KALMILINCO Sulari Plant.  These weapons systems were deemed priority systems for Modernization, and the lots produced will be welcomed additions to the Regular Forces.


The first new Vrassa Class Frigate launches from the National Shipyards at Port Davon last March

In the near future, more Vanutech designs will be implemented in the newly operational KALMILINCO factories and shipyards across the Republic.  Badly needed replacements for existing weaponry is rapidly being deployed to Kalistani lines, as the new designs are tested and phased in.  Though modernization is only in its most earliest phases, replacements for small arms and crew served weaponry for the Infantry have already been delivered to Arsenals across the Republic and munitions have been replaced and resupplied.


The J-12 Jet prototype is tested at the Republican Proving Grounds in Odufaray

Most importantly, in the earliest stages of a new jet engine for the Vanutech Z35 multipurpose fighter is being tested with the aim of improving performance over this already well designed aircraft.  The new Engine, called the J-12, is intended to improve performance and efficiency by altering the powerplant and fuel delivery system.  So far, engineers have improved fuel efficiency by 8.2 percent, and are working on a heat recapture system that will power many of the electrical systems and avionics on the redesigned jet.  This will considerably lighten the weight of the craft, which will further increase efficiency and maneuverability.  Test pilots working for the proving Grounds are reportedly "quite excited" for the new design.  "Well, I've flown some comparable jets to the one they are designing.  And I can tell you, a heavier plane requires, as you can imagine, more of a turning radius in the air, which gives the enemy more time to lock on to the plane.  But a lighter plane would whip around up there and would allow us to gain advantage.  The draw back, of course, is if you make some of those turns too tightly, you get super G turns, and too many of those will take a toll on the pilots over an extended period.  Its why we don't fly stunt planes in combat.  So its gotta be a balance." 

The first of the modified Z-35 Jets is expected to enter service within 7 years.