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Defense Minister Foster Announces Modernization plan

Earlier this week, Defense Minister Foster unveiled his new plan for a modernization of Kalistan’s military. The plan, announced during a Monday afternoon meeting, is to include:
-Extensive repairs made to existing equipment
-Gradual replacement of technology for more updated models
-A more intensive training program, focusing on cooperation with party militias.

When asked as to why he chose to propose it, he responded:

Well, if anything has become painfully obvious, it’s that the Kalistan Armed Forces have been in dire need of modernization for some time. After several administrations of total inaction on this fact, it’s high time we do what should have been done years ago. The time for sitting with our hands under our seats is done. The inaction shown by the Patriotic League has dangerously stymied our ability to defend ourselves. If Kalistan is to be able to protect it’s interests, we need to modernize, and we need to do it now.

Implementation of the plan is expected to begin by the end of the month.