Kalistani Major History

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Kalistani Defense Representatives meet with Lourennais Aerospace Engieers
Meeting Attended by AeroKal, KALMILINCO, and Lourennais Foreign Minister
Kaliburg, Ananto
September 25, 5094


Mid level talks between Kalistani and Lourennais engineers signal new cooperation between the two Anantonese Nations

Minister of Defense Broward convened a series of meetings over the past three weeks which sought to ascertain the possibility of cooperation between Kalistani Aircraft manufacturers and Lourennais aerospace engineers who have resettled in the Republic following the outbreak of the Civil war in Lourenne six years ago. During the summer, Kalistani and Lourennais officials began to identify individuals who possessed aerotech experience, as well as those who have experience working in military fighter propulsion, maneuverability, and avionics systems.

“We approached more than fifty individuals who have settled in Kalistan to wait out their country’s civil war,” said Minister Broward. “We then facilitated several initial meetings between these individuals and Kalistan’s military industrial company KALMILINCO and our primary civilian aircraft manufacturer, AeroKal to see if it would be feasible to begin building at least two new fighter models to form the backbone of a new Kalistani regular air force.”

Following the initial meetings, it was clear that a deeper cooperation between the two Anantonese nations could be possible. “We discussed a joint creation of new models of the Lourennais Rafale’s, with two new variants,” one for close support, and a multi role land based fighter designed for interception and for air supremacy. “Our primary air threats,” said Broward, “are Carrier-based aircraft. We need fighter craft that can match them in armaments, and can put maneuver them. On the surface, we need craft that can evade radar and can attack surface targets. Having an array of load outs to provide a certain flexibility is a must. I believe the experience we have identified can help us accomplish this goal, to neutralize even great power incursion into our region.”

The new Fighters will be designed in Kalistan at AeroKal, and will represent the first forays into modern aircraft design. Once designed, AeroKal will work with KALMILINCO to build and test the aircraft in a series of tests. Once approved, AeroKal will begin building the planes, both to assist Lourenne’s efforts to restore their nation, and to form a new Kalistani Air Force. The Defense Minister and the Loyalist FM, Laura Miraud, also discussed the extension of Lourenne’s long range radar to Kalistan, to increase Lourenne’s defensive net beyond The Republic, and the possible rebuilding of the AOTO treaty to provide a framework for defensive coordination between the two Anantonese militaries.

“We have a great advantage over Lourennais defense industries at the moment,” said Broward. “I say that because ours are opened while the factories and labs in Lourenne are closed to the Loyalist Government. But here in Kalistan we also benefit from more than 700 years combined experience and expertise in the field of aircraft and electrical design among the diaspora, who are here right now. It makes sense that we should seek to put these minds back to work and build something that will not only aid the Loyalists in the resolution of their war, but also the enhancement of regional security in general and Kalistani security. We look forward to a long and cordial partnership.”

Design will proceed immediately. Broward had no estimates or timelines, given the recent nature of this agreement.