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MOD to inaugurate island base in southwest Vascania by the end of the year; navy deploys additional warships

February 5575

Wiel, Vanuku - With Zardic mediation efforts abruptly ending in light of the ongoing Istalian offensive against Pontesi and with both Beiteynu and Vanuku attempting to pressure Melikvan to invoke the Jelbic Empire's mutual defence clauses, it seems that the conflict may spill over on the west side, revolving around the naval installation's construction currently underway in southwest Vascania.

MOD spokesperson Eliana Ipokrite bashed Xsampa as "one of the biggest hypocrites Terra has ever seen", citing how the Xsampan Government was attempting to paint Istalia as the victim of a "senseless offensive". Despite several security briefings by the AllComm and the Agafim indicating "immense risks in antagonising the region's rising player", the Ministry of Defence will pursue the completion of the base, unhindered, under directions from the Emperor - and Meleh, serving as interim Head of Government with the Prime Minister still in a coma - himself.

The Zaar Fleet - which will be organised directly under the Khaganate's command - is set to include 3 frigates for different specialised uses with one of them packing LORA short-range ballistic missiles developed by Sato.

The fleet will be led by a multi-purpose Kaliburg-class destroyer, already undergoing sea trials in Kalistan.

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The Naval Chief of the Beiteynuese Naval Command confirmed that an order was given for the partial deployment of the Hofesh Fleet to the region, in an effort to alleviate the strain on Vanuku's 2nd Fleet, as the conflict between Pontesi, Kafuristan and Istalia continues to escalate.

Kadima II of the Shahar Fleets will remain and continue to work with Lourenne's forces on joint patrols.

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