Egelion

[Louis]

The Royal Directory of the Armed Forces in Cartablanca sent a direct request to the Royal Council in Altea two weeks ago that called for a 100 billion Crown increase in funds to the military sector in the nation. According to details of the request, the Royal Directory is prepared to improve the structure, range, and capabilities of the Royal Air Force and expand the docking capabilities of the Royal Armada. Royal Councilor Montalivet approved the request personally, stating that while the current apparatus of the Egelian Armed Forces is well-structured and organized, the future of the forces shows an "increase of personnel and equipment that must be accommodated within our current set-up." The increase in the budget is a hefty one according to statistics from the Royal Treasury. Over 100 billion Crowns will be invested into many sectors of the armed forces, not just into those concerning procurement.

Military bases throughout Egelion and abroad will be improved. The naval base at Punto Norte in Nadiya will receive 500 million in repairs and expansions, allowing for the creation of an airbase alongside the existing naval dockyards. Companies such as Grupo Ortega, Leonex, and Novantica will receive funds for new locations for their manufacturing factories, as an increase in production and jobs will soon be available. The request in funds also calls for new bases to be built in Egelion. The Royal Directory states that four new air bases will be created in Egelion to accommodate for future increases in personnel for the Royal Air Force. The Royal Air Force will begin to include new personnel into the force such as those needed for a UAV force and those needed for the expansion of the ATENEA Missile Program. New fighter and multi-role jets are set to be purchased for the Royal Air Force, including T4-Unionfighters and R5 Rafales. These new jets will be integrated with new anti-stealth software and made available for service as soon as possible. By the end of the decade, the Royal Directory plans for there to be over 500 active fighters in the Royal Air Force, surrounded by state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and improved basing. Royal Councilor Montalivet stated that the efforts are not simply "to build, buy, and sit in dust."

All investments into the military have a purpose. From having improved stations for all servicemen to having better accessibility at sea and in the air, the increase in funds is not a one-and-done deal, but an investment that covers all parts for the military not just those concerning the procurement of equipment. "Cartablanca is not looking to spending money just for our jets to sit idle and our facilities to look pretty. We are investing in a new age of productivity and efficiency in our armed forces. With our set of current fighters, radars, missile systems, we already stand ahead of potential adversaries, but we understand that we can continue improving. We must always be ready to adapt and evolve--such is our doctrine in Cartablanca. With updated and efficient facilities, we'll be able to respond to any situation or any threat with ease and work confidence", states Royal Councilor Montalivet. In Altéa, all members of the Conservative, Ghadrashi, and Royalist Party voted yes to the request, claiming it to be a positive investment. Half of the Caillean People's Party voted against it despite it directly improving several areas in Caille.

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Official Image of the proposed new air base throughout Egelion | Source: Government of Egelion