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After months of speculations and rumors, the Royal Government finally announced that a massive 315 billion Lourennais Franc bill to completely replace
and modernize the Royal Armed Forces was passed by a comfortable majority in the Royal Assembly. The new proposal seeks to transform the Lourennais
Royal Armed Forces into a legitimate fighting force capable of deployment and logistics throughout the world. The bill includes spending of proportions
not seen since the days of the Ancien Regime. According to official numbers, approximately 100 billion dollars will be divided between the Royal Air
Force, The Royal Navy, and the Royal Ground Forces, leaving 15 billion to be divided between smaller offices such as the Royal Space Association and
IRSA. The proposal, spread over 7 years, will address several modernization programs such as the creation of three new Royal Fleets, an expansion of
the Royal Air Force, the reintroduction of the Titianaboa Air Defense Program, recruitment drives and new mental services for troops in the ground
forces, and new technology provided by the private sector for IRSA as well as the RMD's Central Command.
On the naval side, Noriega and Lourenne Defense Systems--a part of Artanian Defense Group, are producing a new generation frigate called the Alvium
Class which is based on previous classes such as the Parmentier frigate and the Delaune class frigate. The new frigate based on the International
Multi-purpose Frigate will feature the newest weapons systems from LDS and ADG. This line of frigates will be exclusive to the Royal Navy and the
Dorvish Navy, once mass produced. A new King Philippe class aircraft carrier is said to be in the woks, but funding is not included in the bill. Beyond
the naval expansion, Dimont Aviation is expected to create new fighter jets for the Royal Air Force. A and B class fighters are expected to be purchased
while the company plans to release work on a new model within the next few years. Programme Titanaboa, the nation air defense and reconnaissance
systems, are set to be replaced and modernized using new equipment from Grupo Ortega and Asteria. The new systems will improve aerial visibility
throughout the country and will pave the way towards a more precise air defense system. Land to air missile stations are expected to also be refurbished
as a part of the modernization process. Finally, the Royal Ground Component is expected to see an increase in recruitment as new benefits are being
given to members of the branch. The current 150,000 force is expected to increase within the next three years as the Royal Ministry of Defense looks
to continue holding bases on Seleya and abroad. According to the RMD, the Royal Armed Forces' base in Rildanor qill continue to stay open while the
Ministry continues to improve relations with the rest of the continent. It is expected that the RMD will inquire about reopening Lourennais military
bases in Kanjor, Alduria, Mordusia, Gaduridos, and Vorona. While bases in the aforementioned countries did not house a larger number of troops or
equipment, the RMD noted that an establishment of bases was necessary for the ongoing and continuing destabilization on the continent of Seleya.
The RMD expects the military modernizations to help with diplomatic mission at home and abroad with old allies such as Dorvik and Keymon, as well
as facilitate new adventures with newer allies like Beiteynu.
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