Xsampa

[Elena1012]

Defense Modernizations continue on; Meanwhile PAX debates the possibility of full modernizations for the XDA.
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November 6th, 5657
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Earlier in Comrade Jungne's administration, we saw PAX approve basic defense modernizations, with a special focus on missile defenses. Today, the Sub-Committee of Sovereign Defense has announced a new effort for establishing a basic missile defense network. And it starts with getting a single missile defense site established. And the first step to achieving that is radar towers. Basic? Sure. But they'll get the job done. Especially when we're starting from scratch. Without that, training and simulations can't occur. And if this project is viewed as a vanity project, public approval will remain sour and the project will be gutted.

As such, it has been announced by the SCSD that an undisclosed location within the Hanzen Shield Mountain Range will be the site of this first radar hub. Because there isn't much to work with, it'll be established with the basics. Modular buildings, basic radar testing platforms, and communication lines. The SCSD, in an effort to gain more public support has allowed the public to give the radar site a name. And in the never ending brilliance of the Xsampan people, Radar Face McRadar was chosen. As such, Radar Face McRadar-1 will be the basis for missile defense should it be successful. RFM-1 will allow for basic training, simulations, etc etc.

But how do we train if we can't understand how to operate such systems competently? We need radar technicians, we need signal processing analysts, we need maintenance technicians and we especially need communication specialists. That is where education steps up. The People's Committee of Revolutionary Defense will work with the People's Committee of Educational Liberation to work with universities across the country, especially engineering universities to recruit students, and encourage new engineers. For students in the Dbusgrong Canton, where RFM-1 is to be located, a crash course will be offered for the first 50-80 students for the duration of an entire academic year, for students who are willing, currently enrolled or interested in engineering. The program will also include hands on training at RFM-1, and because of the nature of the program, the People's Committee of Human Development has signaled that Social Contribution Credits will be doubled, with it being argued that while this isn't normal labour that can be monetarily compensated as per normal Tsokling guidelines, this is "unique circumstantial labour", which can qualify for SCC's. Bajoum State Airport has shown an interest in cooperating with the SCSD on establishing RFM-1, allowing the usage of older, albeit still competent, aviation radars as a basic framework. While it isn't military grade, it's a start and can gradually be turned into military grade on an industrial scale.

As this goes on, PAX has begun debating a bigger question; should the XDA outright be modernized? Proponents in PAX have argued that while Dovani is in peace, peace can only last if the sword and shield are strong enough. They point to other areas of the world in regards to where conflict may brew. Others have argued that the best way to protect the socialist experiment is by being defensive and ready. Opponents, on the other hand have argued that Dovani is in peace, and the XDA should be for self defense. They've argued that the military is a last resort, and that other means of defense are more viable. As PAX debates it, Assembly Member Woenang Dimont has drafted the "Democratic Defense and Modernizations Act", which if sent to the floor and passed, would allocate a budget boost for the XDA (more so, the People's Committee of Revolutionary Defense), and pave the way for military modernizations. The public meanwhile, has been equally split as PAX is, with this debate going beyond party lines. The question of defense continues to remain controversial in a post-Bargas Chenpo Xsampa.
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In Other News;

People's Committee of Emergency Responsibilities, Rescue, and Management begins drafting hypothetical plans of emergency situations; Whether it be mudslides, river floods, pandemics or another Bargas Chenpo, the PCERRM stands ready.

Cafe Culture expands in Xsampa; Cat Cafes still dominate, but new cafes are finding ground!

Former Premier, Comrade Ngawang Delacroix, retires from teaching in Lenakha State University; Students saddened by the lose of a professor.
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