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Re: Valruzian Press Agency (Walruzyjska Agencja Prasowa)

Postby Masionette9 » Fri Jan 19, 2018 10:13 pm

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SZWARZENTEL INVESTMENTS GROUP LAUNCHES BRZANSK AUTOMOTIVE FACTORY
Nowogard, November 4335

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Logo of the newly established Brzansk Automotive Factory.

NOWOGARD - Brzansk-based Szwarzentel Investments S.A. has recently announced its plans to enter the Valruzian automotive market with a specialized subsidiary. On Monday the company announced the establishment of its Brzansk Automotive Factory (val. Brzańska Fabryka Samochodów) and revealed its two first production models. Szwarzentel family encouraged by the success of the Booning Car Factory has decided to take on the automotive industry with a relatively cheaper alternative, but according to the group's representatives, the cars will be no worse in quality as the cars from Hel-based Bonning. It seems as if the Hel-Brzansk Valley is becoming the heart of the Valruzian automotive industry. The Szwarzentel Investments S.A. informed that its initial plan is to open two factories which will create new jobs for almost 4 thousand people. The factory just outside Brzansk is near completion with the planned commencement of production in March the upcoming year, and the factory in Pastarnia which completion is estimated at 50% is set to be ready to start production in December 4336. Szwarzentel Investments is cooperating with the Valruzian Construction Enterprise (WPB) on the two projects which according to the WPB brought 2.5 billion to the national budget and gave nearly 800 people jobs for a period of 2 years.

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BFS Aggero
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BFS Transcenda

Newly established BFS with its two first sedans is planning to fill the niche on the market of medium-sized sedans and assures that the cars will be a more price-reasonable alternative to the Brzansk-based Bonning's B4, B6, and B2. Both cars will be of similar size as the Bonning's B4 and B6 but their price will start at around 30-35 thousand pesos which is 6 thousand cheaper than B6 and nearly 15 thousand pesos cheaper than B4. The smaller Aggero will cost 30 thousand pesos for the basic version and 43 thousand for the top-of-the-range version will most of the features offered by the company which will be only 2 thousand pesos more than a basic version of Bonning B6. Second of the two, Transcenda, will be slightly larger and better equipped than Aggero and its prices will start at 35 thousand pesos for the basic model and 51 for the top-of-the-range. Both cars will share exactly the same engines range: 2.0 and 25 R4 engines and one 3.0 V6, all except 2.5 coming from Bonning. In fact numerous elements in both cars will come from Bonning as the Szwarzentel Investments S.A. and Bonning Car Factory signed a deal by virtue of which BFS will temporairly be entitled to use some of the Bonnigs features in irs cars untill the company will not develop their own solutions.

The BFS informed about the deal it signed with the Valruzian Police which indludes the production of 1.250 vehicles specially designed for the Police which will be incorporated into the Traffic division of the Valruzian Police. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has signed the deal for the deliver of 400 new highway cruisers and 850 new police cars. BFS Transcenda was chosen as the new highway cruiser to serve alongside the Bonnig's B2. It will be equipped with the specially designed 3.0 V6 producing more than 300 BHP. Aggera which was chosed as police cars for the ordinary police units will be equipped with 2.5 engine developing 230 BHP. Management of the BFS issued a statement in which it thanked the Government for chosing BFS and that the deal will greatly imrpove the company's reputation which is now under construction.
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Re: Valruzian Press Agency (Walruzyjska Agencja Prasowa)

Postby Masionette9 » Sat Jan 20, 2018 12:03 am

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MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS: DORVISH REALPOLIITIK OUTDATED AND POTENTIALLY DISASTREOUS
Nowogard, December 4335

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Nowogard Water Palace - former HQ of Council of Seleya, HQ of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

NOWOGARD - Ministry for Foreign Affairs issued a statement strongly condemning the stance of the lower rank official of the Dorvish Foreign Affairs Ministry in which he criticized the actions of the Government in Nowogard and abiding by Valruzian allies in Artania. The Ministry in strong words warned Dorvik that the statement which is considered to reflect the stance of the whole Dorvish government may irretrievably squander any chance of bilateral relations improvement. Foreign Affairs office has also strongly opposed the disrespecting rhetorics of the Dorvish Foreign Affairs member von Bahr and his Realpolitik-like stance. Nowogard reassured that it won't back down and will stand by Malivia which is Valruzia's closest ally on the Artanian Continent, and reminded Haldor that "the unlawful attack of Darnussian forces is the issue which should be at the Haldor's gunpoint and not the Valruzian engagement in the safety of its allies".

Grotkowska who head the Ministry said that "the stance of the Government in Dorvik is appaling" and that "the conviction that Dorvik will be able to restore so-called hegemony is ridiculous and derogative for all other, sovereign and independent states on the Artanian continent" Grotkowska one again confirmed that the stance of the Valruzian Government has not changed and that stands by Malivia and it right to self-defense. Minister for Foreign Affairs also responded to the malicious name-calling by Mr. von Bahr in which he called Valruzia "a small power". Minister for Foreign Affairs responded with a statement in which she claimed that she "is not a specialist with economy, but to her knowledge it is Valruzia which is spending 15 billion VPO more on the military, and it is the Valruzian economy, which is in fact larger than Dorvish by almost 200 billion, attracted companies like Reglair to move their entire production and corporate headquarters to Valruzia, so calling Valruzia small is like saying that Dorvik continues to be a superpower which is just a blatant lie". She also added that "the time of hegemonies is irretrievably gone and Valruzia will continue to cooperate with countries across Terra and any threats from minuscule "superpower" won't change our policies".
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Re: Valruzian Press Agency (Walruzyjska Agencja Prasowa)

Postby Masionette9 » Sat Jan 20, 2018 2:09 am

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VALRUZIAN GOVERNMENT: DORVIK IS NOT A VALID PARTNER FOR ANY INTERNATIONAL DEALS
Nowogard, December 4335

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Chancellery of the Council of Ministers of Valruzia in Nowogard.

NOWOGARD - The Valruzian Government has expressed ironic admiration for recent actions of the Government in Haldor, which after being reminded by the Valruzian Minister for Foreign Affairs that it is the issue of Darnussia and Malivia, and not Valruzia which is the problem on the Artanian continent, has decided to finally take appropriate actions in order to peacefully resolve the issue. The proposal of Haldor came after the fierce exchange of statements by Valruzian Minister for Foreign Affairs and a lower rank official from the Dorvish ministry. According to the Valruzian Government, the post factum practices of Haldor prove that it should not be treated as a valid partner for any international deals.

President of the Council of Ministers warned Dorvik that it would not back from using all diplomatically and economically available means if "Dorvish arrogance and irrational haterade will not cease". Prime Minister Lisowska said that "it can be hard to understand that Terra's political order has changed and that Dorvik is no longer the greatest and brightest power in the world" and "that is it time Dorvish politicians pay more respect to the sovereignty of other States". Lisowska also said that is in the interest of Valruzian Government to acknowledge the growing position of Valruzia, but it is even more in the interest of the Government in Haldor to acknowledge the decreasing position of Dorvik on the international scene, Dorvik which according to Lisowska is torn by political instabilities and partisan dogfights. President of Council of Ministers has also criticized Haldor for its stance on respecting the international law and the sanctity of the ratifies treaties, after Haldor has dismissed the arguments of Nowogard which claimed that the Darnussian Government has breached the customary law of Pacta sunt servanda or Vertragstreue in Dundorfian, which is one of the basic principles of the international law and states that once ratified treaty or international deal should be respected by the State.

Prime Minister announced that the Council of Ministers was forced to once again to apply the Act on Economic Restriction in full extent and ban the companies which were excluded. Lisowska said that this decision is motivated by the aggressive policies of the Government in Haldor which undermine the integrity of the Republic of Valruzia. It is clear that Valruzian Government won't allow for underestimating the position of Valruzia.
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Re: Valruzian Press Agency (Walruzyjska Agencja Prasowa)

Postby Masionette9 » Mon Jan 22, 2018 12:20 am

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RECORD-BREAKING SPENDING IN THE NAVY AS THE MINISTRY ANNOUNCES INVESTMENTS TOTALING 54 BILLION PESOS
Nowogard, December 4336

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Valruzian Minister of National Defense Urszula von Ostdreieck visiting Central Naval Base in Gryfitów.

NOWOGARD - Valruzian Ministry of National Defense (MOND) officially commenced the realization of the "Orca" Programme which will modernize and revitalize the Defense Navy (MO) of the Republic of Valruzia. In total, the Ministry wants to spend 54 billion pesos on modernizing and purchases of new equipment used by the Valruzian naval forces. One of the most important announcements of the Ministry was revealed during Minister von Ostdreieck official visit in the Central Naval Base in Gryfitów where she announced that the Ministry has begun talks with the Istalian Leonardi Group on the purchase of two aircraft carriers for the Valruzian Defense Navy. Minister announced that the deals within the "Orca" Programme are the result of the agreement between the Government in Nowogard and its Istalian counterparts in Romula which include the establishment of the permanent military presence of Istalian Armed Forces in Valruzia with the aim of increasing the national safety as Istalia is Valruzia's closest ally outside Seleya.

Planned investments were commented also by the Head of Valruzian Council of Minister Hanna Lisowska who expressed joy and congratulated Minister von Ostdreieck for her commitment to the homeland and thanked for the successful realization of the "Orca" Programme. Lisowska justified the programme with the necessity of increased security for Valruzia, especially in the times of political instabilities and tensions around Terra. Prime Minister said that Valruzia need to take care of its safety and it is the imperative goal of the Government to guarantee the absolute safety for the Citizens of Valruzia and that the Government is willing to pay an important role in the preservation of safety in the region. Lisowska said that Istalia which is Valruzia closest ally has proven its credibility in the past and that the Istalo-Valruzian friendship endured the test of time as Istalia and Valruzia managed to sustain friendly, fair and beneficial relationship since the establishment of the current Republic in 4244. Lisowska also said that the realization of the "Orca" Programme and implementation of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Assurances between Istalia and Valruzia will be the very best example of this firendship and a great gift to Valruzians on the occasion of 100th anniversary of the Proclamatin of the Republic of Valruzia in 4244. Lisowska announced that she cannot imagine the celebrations on this occasion without the presence of the Istalian President and Prime Minister.

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Enrico Bergson Class Aircraft Carrier in Pallerno, Istalia.

Recently started "Orga" Programme include nearly total revitalization of the Defense Navy. Ministry of National Defense, as for now, announced the purchase of 2 Enrico Bergson Class aircraft carriers. This type of vessel is a proven design which successfully entered service in Istalian Navy. Ministry announced that series of talks are now underway with the representatives of the Leonardi Group on the possible type of propulsion of the carriers, as the producer proposes two types of propulsion, one provided by 8 diesel-electric units combined with 2 gas turbines, and one powered by 2 nuclear reactors combined with 4 diesel-electric engines. It is predicted that the Ministry will abide by the nuclear-powered version. Minister von Ostdreieck said that the purchase of the aircraft carriers will be the most capital-intensive investment and will absorb 10.5 billion Valruzian Pesos. The vessels will be partially constructed by the Leonardi Group in Istalia and finished in the Shipyard of the Valruzian Maritime University in Szary Kamień, Kampania Voivodeship, in cooperation with Leonardi Group. MOND announced that a specially designed section of the Air Defense Forces (PSO) will be created and under the joint-command of the PSO and the MO will serve on the new vessels. It is predicted that the PSO will use two types of aircrafts on the carriers. Proven to be successful Ajace Aeronautics AF-43 will be one of them, and the PSO has already announced its will to purchase up to 55 machines specially designed to serve as a carrier-based plane. The PSO already uses AF-43 in ordinary service. Second plane will be specially designed WZL M24 "Lynx" from the Valruzian Aviation Works, the plane is the newest design of the Valruzia-based company, designed in cooperation with its mother-company Reglair Aircraft Factory. Management of the WZL announced that thanks to the modular construction of the plane it is easily modifiable and the company is already testing its designs in a factory in Brzansk.

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Ombra class submarine under construction in Nepolo, Istalia,

"Orca" Programme includes also the purchase of eight new Ombra class submarine. Submarines will be powered by diesel-electric motors connected to 120kW fuel cells. According to MOND this will allow for retiring some of the most long-serving submarines currently in service in the MO. MOND simultaneously with the purchase of new submarines, signed a deal with the Valruzian Armament Group for modernization of 12 submarines currently in service. State Treasury will have to pay 8 billion Pesos for the 8 new submarines from the Leonardi Group, and the estimated cost of modernization of currently used vessels is as much as 5 billion Pesos, but according to MOND it may change according to the individual needs of each vessel.

Other deals signed by MOND as the result of the "Orca" Programme include the purchase of 60 LH 200 helicopters from Leonardi Group to be used by the PSO and MO. Last announced deal of the Ministry was the purchase of 120 WZL P1 Volverine planes to be used as training planes and close-air support for Valruzian Defense Forces. The P1 was a safe choice for MOND as the PSO already uses this type of machines and currently has 140 Volverines in service.
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Re: Valruzian Press Agency (Walruzyjska Agencja Prasowa)

Postby Masionette9 » Mon Jan 22, 2018 2:42 pm

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FIRST ISTALIAN SOLDIERS ARRIVE IN VALRUZIA AS PARLIAMENTS OF VALRUZIA AND ISTALIA RATIFY THE MC&SA TREATY
Nowogard, March 4337

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Istalian Army soldiers during the ceremonial march in Gryfitów. Soldiers were greeted by the hundreds of people.

NOWOGARD - Today's arrival of 2.000 soldiers from the Istalian Armed Forces signalizes the successful realization of the Treaty of Mututal Cooperation and Security Assurance between the Republic of Valruzia and the Istalian Republic signed recently by the Governments of the two countries and succesful ratification of the document by the States' parliaments. Today's arrival is the first out of many to come, as the Treaty initially includes the permanent presence of over 28 thousand Istalian soldiers in Valruzia. They will be stationed in 8 military bases throughout Valruzia. First soldiers who arrived today will be stationed in 71st, 72nd, and 73rd Military Base south of Gryfitów.

Ministry of National Defense announced that the Istalian troops and their equipment will be stationed in Valruzia until both sides decide that their presence is no longer necessary. Minister von Ostdreieck said that the permanent military presence of Valruzia's closes and most trusted ally will greatly improve the safety of Valruzia and the whole region as Istalia remains close ties with Baltusia and Kalistan. MOND informed that the Istalian troops will be arriving in short intervals which will give the ministry the necessary time to accommodate soldiers and give them time for acclimatisation. Von Ostdreieck informed that the presence of soldiers from the Istalian Navy will allow Valruziam marines from the Defense Navy to go through in-depth training on equipment which they will be using, as MOND has recently signed a record-braking deal with the Istalian Leonardi Group for the delivery of 2 aircraft carriers and 8 new submarines for the Valruzian Navy.
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Re: Valruzian Press Agency (Walruzyjska Agencja Prasowa)

Postby Masionette9 » Fri Jan 26, 2018 1:22 am

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SURGE ON VALRUZIAN DEFENSE MARKET AS GOVERNMENT UNVIEILS INTENTIONS TO MODERNIZE THE ARMED FORCES
Nowogard, November 4338

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NOWOGARD - It has certainly been an interesting and intensive week in the Valruzian defense sector, especially after the announcement of the Valruzian Government in which plans for further reformation and modernization of Valruzian National Defense Forces have been unveiled. After the success of the Programme "Orca" which successfully started the process of modernization of the Defense Navy of Valruzia and equipping it with cutting-edge technology including two aircraft carriers which will put Valruzia next to only a few states in Seleya to operate this type of vessel, and eight new submarines from Istalian-based Leonardi Industrial Group, Nowogard intends to repeat that success with Programmes called "Eagle" - for the Air Defense Forces, "Rhino" - for Land Forces, and "Crow" - for the Special Forces of Valruzia. If the plans of Government in Nowogard will succeed and will gain enough support in the Sejm, the Ministry of National Defense (MOND) will get an unprecedented surge of funds, as the net increase in the budget for national defense will amount 26 billion Valruzian Pesos. If succeeded, MOND will have 80 billion Pesos annually to spent of National Defense which will with ease allow for the realization of all four plans, including the already ongoing "Orca" Programme.

Valruzia's state-owned, but commercially-managed holding, Valruzian Armaments Group (WGZ) which is the largest provider of arms for the National Forces of Defense has just unveiled its newest products which, as the management of the WGZ will attract the attention of MOND and will be considered in the upcoming tender processes. WGZ unveiled three new vehicles as an alternative to the currently used by the Land Forces and Special Forces of Valruzia.

1. WCP-01 - Main Battle Tank
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WCP-01 project is already finished and ready to be put into production. Producer, North Valruzian Works
(Północowalruzyjskie Zakłady Produkcyjne, PZP) declares that the annual production capacity is up to 250 tanks.

(OOC Note: Based on the PT-16 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PT-91_Twardy#PT-16)

One of the most important announcements of the WGZ was the new WCP-01 main battle tank. It is the WGZ's alternative to the senescent W-16 main battle tank which was developed over 50 years ago. The new tank is supposedly called WCP-01, but it is not clear if this will be the final name. It is mainly meant for domestic use, as the company intends to convince the legislators and MOND that possible purchase of the tanks will generate thousands of workplaces in Valruzia. The new WCP-01 tank is somewhat related to the W-16, because it utilizes an upgraded version of the W-16 hull.

However, according to the producer the North Valruzian Works (PZP), it will feature a new welded turret, which is armed with a 120 mm smoothbore gun manufactured by Brzansk Arms (BAR). The gun is capable of firing Brzansk Arms' latest 120 mm APF120 and APD120HE rounds. The new turret has to include a new autoloader to load the longer 120 x 570 mm unitary cartridges for Brzansk Arms' smoothbore gun design. The tank is protected by new modular composite armor. The turret armor is extremely thick and is reminiscent of the AMAP composite armor from the Dorvish company Theil-Hassel Technologies GmbH as utilized on the Leopard 2 Evolution. IBD Deisenroth has supplied the armor package for the Rosomak-M variant and will deliver the armor for the new Leopard 2. North Valruzian Works denounces any possibility of cooperation with Dorvish company and indicates that the resemblance is a coincidence. The hull front seems to be fitted with applique armor modules, but retains a number of classical W-16 features; the integrated hull armor might still be identical to that of the W-16. The tank is fitted with a 1.900 BHP engine specially designed by BÖNNING Car Factory from Hel in Chynberg Voivodeship. Supposedly it can deliver up to 2.100 BHP but has been only rated for 1.900 on the tank. The upper side of the hull is protected by applique composite armor panels, while the lower side is protected by rubber skirts. The turret is fitted with a remote weapon station (RWS) and a new sensor system. The RWS is armed with a machine gun and might double-act as a commander’s sight. The sensor system consists of at least two modules, one at each side of the frontal turret. Each module contains three sensor units. These units might be cameras or laser-warning sensors.

If chosen by MOND, the tanks will be manufactured in North Valruzian Work's factory in the north of Chynberg Voivodeship near Jeziorne Sady, and tested on the training ground belonging to the company. North Valruzian Works announced that the nominal price for one tank will be around 13 million Valruzian Pesos, but the price can vary dependant on the specifications of the chosen version. It is not certain how many tanks will MOND be interested in purchasing but according to the sources from the ministry, if a comprehensive replacement will take place, the total number of tanks which MOND will be able to order will reach nearly 800 vehicles.

2. Valruzian Arms Company's WWB-100
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WWB is a shortcut for Valruzian Wielozadaniowy Wóz Bojowy which translates to Multupurpouse Combat Vehicle.
Valruzian Arms Company (Walruzyjskie Przedsiębiorstwo Zbrojeniowe, WPZ) will be responsible for production.

(OOC Note: Based on the WPB Anders - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WPB_Anders)

The Second vehicle with which the Valruzian Armaments Group intends to attract MOND during the tender process is the Valruzian Arms Company's WWB-100. WWB-100 is the WPZ's answer to ever increasing needs of the military and growing importance of the modularity of new machines in order to quickly adapt them to the actual needs of the armed forces. WWB-100, according to the WGZ, would be the most modular vehicle in the National Forces of Defense, and thanks to its easily achieved adaptability to the current needs of the military, would quickly become one of the greatest assets of the NSO. WWB-100 was developed as a family of vehicles, most prominently a light tank, but the unit can easily, within moments, changed into a light transporter capable of carrying up to 8 fully armed soldiers, or an armored vehicle-launched bridge. Producer of the vehicle WPZ ensures the numerous applications of the vehicle, list of which is not closed and can be easily broadened according to the needs of the military. The Anders is a front-engined vehicle with steel or rubber tracks. It is made from welded steel with further applique composite armor added for enhanced survivability.

The WWB-100 in combat configuration is fitted with Brzansk Arms' (BAR) APX20P turret, which is easily detachable. The APX20P turret is armed with a 30 mm gun from North Valruzian Works (PZP) and a coaxial machine gun. Furthermore, a new anti-tank guided missile from Brzansk Arms' launchers have been added to the turret. One launcher holding one missile is located at each side of the turret. These launchers have been specially developed for the WWB-100 project. The addition of ceramic armor made by the Istalian company Leonardi was necessary to reach the maximum level of protection of the unit. Another argument in favor of the vehicle is the fact that it is possible to modify it to gain amphibious possibilities. The Unit will be fitted with the same specially designed engine by BÖNNING Car Factory, but in WWB-100 its power will be limited to just a little over 1.000 BHP.

The modularity of the vehicle is what the WPZ counting the most while the tender process. Thanks to the modular character the base prices for the basic version in light transporter configuration will start at just a little over 2 million pesos, and dependant on the configuration the prices will rise to 3.5 million for version equipped with a bridge, and 7.8 million for the light tank configuration. MOND declared that the possible deal wold include the purchase of 150 WWB-100s with the option to expand the order with 140 more.

3. WGZ's S01X - Modern Support Tank
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The S01X is the result of cooperation of the largest companies within the WGZ: PZP, WPZ and Brzansk Arms.
The futuristic-looking tank is expected to have stealth capabilities. Currently, the WGZ works on the gun for the new tank.

Undoubtley the most interesting and futuristic vehicle of the three announced by the WGZ was the S01X. The S01X light tank was developed by Valruzian Armaments Group, and uses stealth technology thanks to thermal painting camouflage to blend in with its surroundings could enter into service as soon as 4344 - Republic of Valruzia's 100th anniversary. The goal of the S01X project is to create a light combat vehicle with the mobility and the firepower of the latest generation of main battle tanks. A modern main battle tank has a total weight of 50 to 60 tonnes while the S01X has a weight of 35 tons. A real advantage to be quickly deployed by military transport aircraft. The layout of the S01X is very similar to a standard main battle tank with the driver at the front of the hull, with an unmanned turret mounted at the rear. The S01X has been designed with a lot of angles to reduce its radar signature. It used also cooled wafers mounted on the hull and turret to increase its stealth technology camouflage. These technologies allow the S01X to match the infrared signature of its environment to confuse the tracking systems of weapons that use infrared.

The S01X is also fitted with external infrared sensors to create an infrared suitable camouflage on the field. The tank can also create effects to its temperature controlled wafers to look like a car or another common object, an effective countermeasure against radar, infrared and visual signature detection equipment. The S01X is fitted with an unmanned turret which can be armed with a 105 mm or 120mm caliber cannon adapted to fire with classic ammunitions or anti-tank guided missiles. Loading is carried out by using an autoloader unit located in the rear part of the turret, with 16 rounds ready to fire in the turret autoloader and 29 rounds stored in the chassis. WGZ announced that it ordered a specially designed engine from BÖNNING Car Factory that fulfills the needs of the unit. BÖNNING announced that the company has been working on a smaller engine with 900 BHP which would fit into the new tank.

The WGZ has not revealed the tank's price, but according to the sources from the WGZ, the initial cost of the stealth tank may be as high as 12 million Valruzian Pesos. If put into production, it is expected that MOND would be cautious and would start only with couple vehicles, and if those units would prove their functionality within the NSO, another orders would be placesd.
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Postby Masionette9 » Sat Jan 27, 2018 11:41 am

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AS THE PROGRAMME "RHINO" GETS A GREEN LIGHT, MOND'S GREAT SHOPPING CONTINUES
Nowogard, August 4339

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Minister of National Defense Urszula von Ostdreieck during a press conference outside the MOND HQ in Nowogard.

NOWOGARD - Sejm of the Republic of Valruzia gave the Programme "Rhino" a green light and allowed the Ministry of National Defense to proceed with the purchases of new equipment for the Land Forces of Valruzia. The total value of the Programme voted over in the Sejm is almost 14 billion Valruzian Pesos. In the outcome, the total number which MOND will buy for the Land Forces of Valruzia is 1175 with the option to purchase 330 more after the realization of initial contracts. MOND signed the deal with the Valruzian Armaments Group, which was the only one allowed in the process. Programme "Rhino" it the second, after the Programme "Orca" for the Defense Navy, a comprehensive programme of the Ministry aimed at modernizing and providing new equipment for the National Forces of Defense of Valruzia. First deliveries are expected to take places in January 4341.

Land Force will receive new main battle tanks from the North Valruzian Works which will replace some of the aging W-16s and expand the current fleet of tanks within Valruzian land forces. MOND ordered 480 WCP-01 - Main Battle Tank with the option to order 230 more after the realization of the deal. MOND points out the biggest assets of the new vehicles which are an advanced turret and a powerful 1.900 BHP engine which allow the machine to achieve bigger speed on flat, as well as more challenging surfaces. Total deal with the Valruzian Armaments Group on this type of vehicles was closed at 8.840.000.000 Valruzian pesos. MOND has also ordered 645 Valruzian Arms Company's WWB-100 in four different configurations. According to the Ministry, it will perfectly meet the demands of the land forces for a modular, reliable and versatile vehicle. Thanks to numerous configurations it is expected that MOND will order more of WWB-100 in the future. MOND will spend 2.749.000.000 pesos on the WWB-100s. The most interesting purchase of MOND is certainly the 50 S01X - Modern Support Tank. This futuristic-looking state-of-the-art machine can in the future be the stem of the equipment of the land forces and if proven reliable and effective MOND has announced the purchase of 100 additional tanks.
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ECONOMIC FORECAST OPTIMISTIC AS THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO GROW
Nowogard, October 4339

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BÖNNING's B7 assembly line in a factory in Hel.

NOWOGARD - Valruzian automotive market grew to grow steadily throughout the last 11 months and managed to sustain the success it worked on throughout the last 8 consecutive years. Production, as well as sales of automobiles, is the largest in the history of Valruzia and it seems as the Valruzia is likely to maintain as one Terra's leading automotive markets.

According to the Ministry of Trade and Industry automotive industry is currently the second largest sector of Valruzian industry branch after petroleum and gas industry. Production of vehicles experienced steady growth, and with rising incomes of Valruzian families sales of new vehicles have also been experiencing an unprecedented growth in numbers of sold vehicles. Ministries of Trade and Industry and Infrastructure and Transport in a joint report informed that between January and October 4339 Valruzians bought 15.6 million new vehicles.

If we add to that number, the number of light trucks and other vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, we'll see that the total number of cars sold in the Republic of Valruzia in the ten months of 4339 is higher than 23 million vehicles. This is unprecedented in the history of Valruzian automotive industry and a lot of factors is contributing to it. One of the most important factors is the dropping prices of petrol, thanks to WKN's increased extraction of petroleum which now is the largest extractor of petroleum with more than 15 million barrels extracted daily.

Government's policies are also a key factor behind increased sales of vehicles, ministerial programmes of cars recycling and subsidies for more eco-friendly and economical cars manage to convince people to more often decide for a purchase of new cars. The third factor behind the increased sales of new vehicles is the lowest, in at least three decades, interest rates. The National Bank of Valruzia responsible for adjusting the interest rates has recently decided to lower the interest rate to just 0.4% from the previous 1.5%. This move was seen as a stimulus for the economy and is apparently working.

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Chart showing changes in annual sales of new cars and light trucks in Valruzia.
The Valruzian Economist's analysis shows a 4.6% increase in sales of vehicles under 3.5 tonnes, and 0.8% increase in sales of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.

Analysts from the Valruzian Economist also point out at the good situation on other markets. The petroleum industry has recently also been experiencing growth mainly due to the enter of Istalian Enist onto the Valruzian market. Thanks to WKN and Enist cooperation in Chynberg Voivodeship 1.300 new workplaces have been created and according to WKN's chairwoman Joanna Starzyńska additional facilities may be opened in the near future creating another 500 jobs.

Worth noticing is the fact that the manufacturing sector will experience a steady growth in upcoming years thanks to recent deal between Ministry of National Defense and the Valruzian Armaments Group for over 1100 new vehicles and an option for over 300 more. Valruzian Armaments Group and its contractors announced that the size of the deal will most likely require additional wokrers.
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Re: Valruzian Press Agency (Walruzyjska Agencja Prasowa)

Postby Masionette9 » Sat Jan 27, 2018 9:15 pm

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VALRUZIA'S TWO ARICRAFT CARRIERS ORW RUZIA AND ORW VALUSIA ARRIVE AT HOME PORTS IN GRYFITOW AND SZARY KAMIEN
Nowogard, November 4339

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ORW Ruzia arrives at its home port in Grytifów Central Naval Base.

NOWOGARD - Valruzia's Defense Navy largest vessels and its only two aircraft carriers, ORW Ruzia and ORW Valusia, arrived at their home ports in Gryfitow and Szary Kamien on Monday making its first public appearance. Both vessels were greeted by hundreds of people in each city. The arrival of both vessels in Valruzia is the final point of the most important deal within the Programme "Orca". Programme "Orca" is Ministry of National Defense first and as for now the most expensive programme with aim of modernizing the National Forces of Defense. The total value of "Orca" Programme is 30.8 billion Valruzian Pesos. For comparison, the value of the Programme "Rhino" modernizing the Land Forces of Valruzia (the programme will provide over 1500 additional vehicles for the Land Forces) is only 14 billion Valruzian pesos.

The 10 billion ships, which are 283 meters long, displace 65,000 tons each and have a top speed in excess of a little bit over 26 knots, sailed from Istalia to the south coast of Valruzia where they split and sailed to their destinations. ORW Valusia and ORW Ruzia will be based in their home ports for three months before becoming fully operational in the upcoming year. Each vessel has a crew of around 700, but they will eventually hold 1,600 people each, once the Valruzian Aviation Works's M24 "Lynx", and Ajace Aeronautics AF-43 will be stationed on both vessels.

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ORW Valusia arrives at its home port in Szary Kamien Naval Base.

Valruzian Minister of National Defense commented the vessels' arrival:
When both vessels enter service they will help keep Valruzia and the entire continent safe at a time of increased threats, able to fill multiple roles from providing air power anywhere at any time to fight future campaigns, supporting allies or delivering humanitarian aid.


Harbors in both cities were packed with spectators who for the first time were able to see the new vessels for the Valruzian Defense Navy. More than 3.000 people gathered in Gryfitow to see as the vessel maneuvered to pass the Gryfit Peninsula and enter the Central Naval base. People chanted "Valruzia" and looked at the ship completed its journey while a small flotilla of boats gathered to meet the new arrival. A similar situation took place in Szary Kamien where the ORW Valusia maneuvered between small isles and islets.
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Re: Valruzian Press Agency (Walruzyjska Agencja Prasowa)

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MONTHLY SUMMARY
Nowogard, May 4340

• Ministry of National Defense announced further increases in the sector of national defense. After the success of "Orca" and "Rhino" Programmes, MOND plans to run "Eagle" and "Crow" Programmes to modernize the air and special forces. Sources from MOND report that the total value "Eagle" Programme would 10 billion Valruzian pesos. The "Orca" Programme is almost finalized nearly 6 years before the planned date. MOND announced that the "Rhino" Programme will be expanded with deal for 760 vehicles mostly small and medium-sized armored transporters. All will be provided by the Valruzian Armaments Group.

• The government of Valruzia heavily criticized Aldegarian Government for bias and selectivity in perceiving facts and truth. Nowogard pointed out that authorities of Aldegar use distorted facts to justify irrational economic sanctions put on Valruzia and Malivia. Council of Ministers dismissed the allegations made by the Aldegarian government and highlighted the fact that it was the Government of Narikaton to attack the Malivian Forces that initiated the whole conflict and escalated tensions between the two states. The government announced that the military aid for Malivia could be expanded with the new MRAP vehicles PZP Bufallo and PZP Wolverine.
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