Kalistani Major History

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Kalistani Republic
Assembly to vote on Major Oil for Arms Deal
Socialists signal the rebuilding of the Kalistani Navy
August 5, 3982
Kaliburg Ananto District


Premier Estevez introduces major legislation to acquire an aircraft carrier

Several years after the Kalistani Auxiliary Navy was turned into a reef, The Premier of the Republic, Juan Estevez advanced a bill which reflected closed door negotiations between Kalistan and the Federal Republic of Hutori.  According to the bill, Hutori will sell Kalistan 1 Light Kenai-Class Aircraft carrier, and will offer military advisors who will be stationed in Kalistan for two years.  In exchange, Kalistan will provide Hutori with a 20 year long preferential petroleum deal, as well as exchange embassies and maintain free and open trade with Hutori.  In addition, Kalistan will permit refueling and resupply to Hutori from Ananto for an indefinite period, though Hutori will not be permitted to station offensive naval weaponry in Kalistan.


Kenai-class LCV being towed into port, to be traded for Kalistani Oil and trade preference

When delivering the request, the Premier stated:

"This is an opportunity for Kalistan, as it continues rectification, to acquire the ability to project force around the globe in defense of our interests.  While this does not represent an offensive military capacity, it does allow us to help other nations fighting for good in the world, as well as allowing Kalistan to be dominant in the Anantanese Ocean, where are security interests are most accute.  As we re-evaluate our Nation's armed forces, acquiring ships such as these will be necessary.  Additionally, it provides stability in our oil market-  a major purchaser for 20 years provides certainty to the Oil industry and allows us to better plan for exploitation of our national resources."

The Premier also noted that Kalistan would be in the market for similar deals as it develops its strategic defense doctrine.