Xsampa

[Elena1012]

Joint Effort begins with Egelion on developing aircraft; Meanwhile, Lodamun grants patent licensing for drones.
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June 2nd, 5671
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Ever since Meleh's Gem was sold for 30 billion, it was made clear that a solid portion of that money would be invested into modernizing the Xsampan Democratic Army. So the big question often asked was how? Well, this week, we received our answers, comrades. Today the People's Committee of Revolutionary Defense has announced, in cooperation with our comrades from Egelion that efforts will begin on a joint cooperation program to design a new aircraft. Particularly a jet symbiotic with aircraft carriers. This coincides with both countries working on joint carrier programs, so a win win. Practically, this means a few things. One, aircraft carriers may become the name of the game in the future. Boaty McBoat Face, our first aircraft carrier served faithfully in the Red Bass War, but that was nearly a century ago, and Boaty McBoat Face will need to be phased out and retired eventually. This especially means phasing out the Rafales. Capable fighters, but outdated and imported from Lourenne. Both programs work Egelion do mean that domestic production of military goods can become more feasible beyond basic ammunition. 

So, practically what's going to happen? For starters, research and development hubs will be vital. To exchange ideas, ensure military doctrines are updated and ensure pilots are adequately trained. While the PCEM has been hesitant to release much information about this new fighter, only codenamed "Project Meadow", for obvious reasons of national security, we can guess that this fighter will involve a strong focus on aircraft carrier deployment and be an all purpose fighter. If successful, this does mean a new fighter for both Xsampa and Egelion, alongside domestic production of said fighter for both states. 

Beyond that, our esteemed comrades in Lodamun have looked to deepen the friendship between our two great nations and has gifted the patent licensing for one of their strike drones in recognition of our military modernizations and the threat presented by Vascania to regional stability. So what does this mean? Besides our comrades in Lodamun being simply amazing, this means domestic factories can begin production of said strike drones and even allow modifications. And the thing about strike drones is, they're reliable and cost effective. Whether for surveillance or tactical strikes. Combine that with a focus on an aircraft carrier oriented doctrine for the Navy and Air Force, and any threats in the Sovereign Sea may very much find themselves facing an unideal opponent. Combine that with the ability to modify them to fit the exact needs of the XDAN and XDAAF, and drones will likely find themselves to be a very utilized aspect of combat doctrine and defense doctrine. 

Compared to where the XDA was before, which was capable but certainly not a powerhouse, this is a major boost to the XDA, and especially a boost to keeping the Sovereign Sea safe, secure and prosperous from fascists who threaten the people of Dovani. Whatever the case, it'll take some time before these drones are produced and it'll certainly take more time for Project Meadow to be accomplished (especially with limited information being shared to the public right now), but the first step is always the longest.
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Today's Quote of The Day; "Each time someone stands up for an ideal, and fights injustice, they send forth a ripple of hope, one that can tear down the mightiest walls of oppression."
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Glory to the Xsampan Revolution! Glory to the Xsampan Proletariat!

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