Deltaria

[Rogue]

IDAF to be receive billions in major overhaul and modernization

October 5622

The Imperial Deltarian Armed Forces (IDAF) will receive nearly 20 billion to reform, restructure and modernize all branches of the military. While the Deltarian military has been renowned through its many centuries of proud and distinguished victories, it has in past years been neglected due to stagnation and a lack of proper investment. Emperor Slavko, in a recent speech in Ushalande, argued that in order for Deltaria to reclaim its place in Majatra and on the globe, it needs to restart its military industry and rebuild its military power. This would not only strengthen defense capabilities, but also boost the economy and long lost military industries see a resurgence. 

This initial investment of 20 billion is meant to launch reform within the IDAF. Under I.D.112 "Restructuring of the IDAF and Afilliated Agencies" (RIAA) the emperor has called for the creation of a "capable military, ready for both defense and power projection." In the decree, the emperor leaves room to the military itself and the Ministry of War to fill in the exact details on reform. Minister of War Abel Niculescu has already put into place the "Committee for Military Reform and Restructuring" which consists of both high ranking civil servants from his ministry as well as officers, high ranking generals and other military officials. Organizations like the "Deltarian Eagle Association" are present in a limited manner, only for their advice on religious and symbolic matters. The new committee will begin drafting several directions for reform, with a final selection of three scenarios to be laid out to the Emperor for final approval. Once approved, the real work begins, with the 20 billion now reserved to mainly be used for the actual restructuring of the IDAF (closing or opening bases, reorganizing formations, restructuring leadership etc.) 

Once the direction is chosen, the military budget will steadily increase. I.D.112 outlines that the military budget is to grow each year by an estimated 0.5% of GDP until it reaches 5% of GDP in total annually. The current budget sits at just under 2%, with the additional structural increases to significantly bolster military capabilities. With countless of possibilities to modernize equipment, expand formations and invest heavily in domestic military industry.