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Thought the political landscape has changed significantly in recent history, the AAF can be traced back to the early 19th century when [[Great Morstaybishlia]] allowed the newly formed principality of Axdel its own independent military detachment, the Axdelian Defence Force. When Axdel transitioned into becoming a Dominion in 1917, the ADF expanded and was put under the responsibility of the new Axdelian parliament. In 1966, the ADF backed the Noroist coup led by Winston Ulysses which took control of the region, gaining independent but remaining broadly unrecognised as a state. After being reorganised into the Axdelian armed forces, it proved itself as a highly capable force fighting as part of the Ribenstadt pact in the [[Auroran Imperial War]], leading a campaign of total war against Morstaybishlia and their allies. Post-AIW, the AAF played a key role in overthrowing the apartheid government of North Lyrevale during the [[Lyrevale Continuation War]]. During the Axdelian Civil War, the AAF was fractured between loyalty to Admiral [[Huralo Yensi]] and the legislature, but eventually succeeded in forcing him to renounce his leadership and usher in democratic reforms that lead to the end of the war. Since 1996 The armed forces have since adopted an active and cooperative stance on the global theatre with Axdel as a founding member of the [[IRSA]] and supporting their peacekeeping efforts. |
Thought the political landscape has changed significantly in recent history, the AAF can be traced back to the early 19th century when [[Great Morstaybishlia]] allowed the newly formed principality of Axdel its own independent military detachment, the Axdelian Defence Force. When Axdel transitioned into becoming a Dominion in 1917, the ADF expanded and was put under the responsibility of the new Axdelian parliament. In 1966, the ADF backed the Noroist coup led by Winston Ulysses which took control of the region, gaining independent but remaining broadly unrecognised as a state. After being reorganised into the Axdelian armed forces, it proved itself as a highly capable force fighting as part of the Ribenstadt pact in the [[Auroran Imperial War]], leading a campaign of total war against Morstaybishlia and their allies. Post-AIW, the AAF played a key role in overthrowing the apartheid government of North Lyrevale during the [[Lyrevale Continuation War]]. During the Axdelian Civil War, the AAF was fractured between loyalty to Admiral [[Huralo Yensi]] and the legislature, but eventually succeeded in forcing him to renounce his leadership and usher in democratic reforms that lead to the end of the war. Since 1996 The armed forces have since adopted an active and cooperative stance on the global theatre with Axdel as a founding member of the [[IRSA]] and supporting their peacekeeping efforts. |
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The AAF is considered to be one of Urth's largest and most |
The AAF is considered to be one of Urth's largest and most capable militaries, with a defence budget of ♅82.5 billion Kiribs accounting for 2% of the nations nominal GDP, the ability to project power across much of the globe, a robust intelligence and counterintelligence service supported by the GSSI, and a recent history of largely successful military and humanitarian operations. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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=== Expenditure === |
=== Expenditure === |
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From 1999-2018, the military budget has averaged at approximately 10% of annual government expenditure, before peaking at over 20% in 2017 during the [[Auroran- |
From 1999-2018, the military budget has averaged at approximately 10% of annual government expenditure, before peaking at over 20% in 2017 during the [[Auroran-Cerenerian War]]. Since then, spending has reduced to 8% after a cut intended to divert funding towards humanitarian aid, rebuilding, infrastructure development and social programs, with the 2021 budget announced at 82.4 Billion Kiribs. Funding is divided between branches based on their needs at the beginning of each fiscal year and may be amended quarterly with changing circumstances. |
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A large fraction of the military budget from each branch is put towards research and development, often supporting independent domestic development companies and manufacturers such as [[Sentinel-ARMS]] and National Ballistics Systems. |
A large fraction of the military budget from each branch is put towards research and development, often supporting independent domestic development companies and manufacturers such as [[Sentinel-ARMS]] and National Ballistics Systems. |
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! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | Submachine Gun |
! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | Submachine Gun |
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|[[wikipedia:Heckler_&_Koch_MP5#MP5SD|SB15S5]] |
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|[[Federation of the Southern Coast|Southern Coast]] |
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|Submachine Gun |
|Submachine Gun |
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|9x19mm |
|9x19mm |
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|1982 |
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|Used only by special forces, combat swimmers and military police |
|Used only by special forces, combat swimmers and military police |
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[[Image:Mars1A.jpg|right|thumb|250px||Aethoo 1A MBT]] |
[[Image:Mars1A.jpg|right|thumb|250px||Aethoo 1A MBT]] |
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[[Image:Leopard 2 A5 AGDUS KADAG equipped.jpg|right|thumb|250px| |
[[Image:Leopard 2 A5 AGDUS KADAG equipped.jpg|right|thumb|250px|CAP-80 Lômeqkhyaa MBT]] |
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[[Image:Vareoth TD 2.jpg|right|thumb|250px||Kareqa 2 GC]] |
[[Image:Vareoth TD 2.jpg|right|thumb|250px||Kareqa 2 GC]] |
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[[Image:Italian Army - 82nd Infantry Regiment "Torino" VBM Freccia Mortar Carrier.jpg|right|thumb|250px||Kareqa MPS]] |
[[Image:Italian Army - 82nd Infantry Regiment "Torino" VBM Freccia Mortar Carrier.jpg|right|thumb|250px||Kareqa MPS]] |
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| Main Battle Tank |
| Main Battle Tank |
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| 2021 |
| 2021 |
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| 184 |
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|300 total on order to be delivered by 2027. Set to eventually replace the CAP-80 Lômeqkhyaa by the mid 2030's |
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|CAP-80 Lômeqkhyaa |
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|Khaurus 3 |
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|Axdel |
|[[Volscina]] / Axdel |
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|Main Battle Tank |
|Main Battle Tank |
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|2007 |
|2007 |
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|The CAP-80 Lômeqkhyaa (''cavalryman'') is a modified license built version of the Volscine [[CAP-80|CAP-80-V4]]. Major modifications include a domestically sourced 20mm smoothbore cannon from NBS, an overhauled communications suite and improved interior ergonomics. |
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|Revised and up-armoured Khaurus 2 with an improved sensor suite and enhanced gun control |
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|Khaurus KM |
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|Axdel |
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|Assault Gun / Light tank |
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|1967 |
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|Produced from 1994, the modernised Khaurus KM variant is optimised to function primarily as an infantry support vehicle, taking advantage of the MBT's relative light weight, manoeuvrability and firepower. Is set to eventually be replaced by Kareqa 2 CG's, but has had its service life extended to at least 2030 due to losses during the ACW. |
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! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Armoured Personnel Carriers and Reconnaissance |
! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Armoured Personnel Carriers and Reconnaissance |
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| 2016 |
| 2016 |
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| [] |
| [] |
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|120mm anti-tank |
|120mm anti-tank / infantry support gun carrier based on a modernised Kareqa IFVA chassis |
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|Nakuu MVA |
|Nakuu MVA |
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|2012 |
|2012 |
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|IFV variant of the Nakuu tracked chassis, with specialised variants for command and control, |
|IFV variant of the Nakuu tracked chassis, with specialised variants for command and control, ATGM carrying, and reconnaissance |
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|Kareqa IFVA |
|Kareqa IFVA |
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|2000 |
|2000 |
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|[] |
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|APC variant of the Kareqa GC 8x8 Chassis with a 25mm autocannon |
|APC variant of the Kareqa GC 8x8 Chassis with a 25mm autocannon. Set to be upgraded based on developments from the Kareqa 2, featuring an upgraded powertrain, an active protection system, an unmanned turret with a 30mm cannon and side mounted ATGM launcher, and an upgraded electronics suite sometime before 2030. |
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! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | Artillery and Air Defence |
! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | Artillery and Air Defence |
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|AT50 |
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|Genlo 155mod |
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|[[Federation of the Southern Coast|Southern Coast]] |
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|Towed Howitzer |
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|1990 |
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|Being phased out in exchange for an additional order of surplus AM20's |
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|AM20 |
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|Southern Coast |
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|Self-Propelled Howitzer |
|Self-Propelled Howitzer |
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|2001 |
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|Kite 2 |
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|Surface-to-Air Missile System |
|Surface-to-Air Missile System |
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! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | Combat Engineering and Recovery |
! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | Combat Engineering and Recovery |
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|CAP-80 VEC |
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| [[A-23 Arrow|Q-106B/C Raven]] |
| [[A-23 Arrow|Q-106B/C Raven]] |
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| Emberwood Coast |
| Emberwood Coast / Axdel |
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| Stealth Air Superiority |
| Stealth Air Superiority |
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| 2009 |
| 2009 |
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| 81 |
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| Axdelian version of the A-23 originally ordered directly from Emberwood Coast, with later variants license built. C variant possesses improved avionics and the Situational Awareness and Targeting Augmented Reality Helmet found on the Q-107 |
| Axdelian version of the A-23 originally ordered directly from Emberwood Coast, with later variants partially license built. C variant possesses improved avionics and the Situational Awareness and Targeting Augmented Reality Helmet found on the Q-107 |
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| [[A-105 Raven|Q- |
| [[A-105 Raven|Q-107A/B Grackle]] |
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| Axdel |
| Axdel |
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| Stealth Multirole |
| Stealth Multirole |
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| 2013 |
| 2013 |
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| 317 |
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| Primary ground attack and carrier aircraft. |
| Primary ground attack and carrier aircraft. |
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| Q-104ES/EQS Rook |
| Q-104ES/EQS Rook |
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| Axdel |
| [] / Axdel |
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| Strike Fighter |
| Strike Fighter |
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| 2010 |
| 2010 |
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| 119 |
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| Derived from the original license built Q-104 variants. An extensive redesign utilising modern materials, engines and a new airframe design. Produced alongside the EQS carrier variant |
| Derived from the original license built Q-104 variants. An extensive redesign utilising modern materials, engines and a new airframe design. Produced alongside the EQS carrier variant, of which 20 have been built |
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| Q- |
| Q-103ES Swift |
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| Axdel |
| Axdel |
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| Multirole |
| Multirole |
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| 1974 |
| 1974 |
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| 52 |
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| The 52 Modernised ES aircraft are set to remain in service until 2026, to be replaced by additional Q-107A's |
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| Will be fully replaced by the Q-107 by 2032 |
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| S-4 Vulture |
| S-4 Vulture |
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| S-2S Magpie |
| S-2S Magpie |
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| Axdel |
| [] / Axdel |
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| Strategic Bomber |
| Strategic Bomber |
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| 2008 |
| 2008 |
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! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | AWACS |
! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | AWACS |
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| [[Allegiance]] A850AR |
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| Voyager 737AR |
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| South Hills |
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| AEW&C / command and control node |
| AEW&C / command and control node |
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| intro date |
| intro date |
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! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | Helicopter |
! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | Helicopter |
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| Sentinel RH1 Gryphon |
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| Axdel |
| [[Norgsveldet]] / Axdel |
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| Attack |
| Attack Helicopter |
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| 2002 |
| 2002 |
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| 78 |
| 78 |
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| Norgsveltian ILD-78 Raven attack helicopter license built by Sentinel. Since upgraded with the Genglo rotor hub mounted radar for cover peeking ability |
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| License built |
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|Utility / ASW |
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|Naval Utility and ASW helicopter |
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|Utility |
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! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | UAV |
! colspan="6" style="background: lavender;" | UAV |
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| Classified reconnaissance drone. Acknowledged to exist by the Axdelian Government in 2019 but very little information is public |
| Classified reconnaissance drone. Acknowledged to exist by the Axdelian Government in 2019 but very little information is public |
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[[Image:JMSDF Sōryū class submarines-02.png|right|thumb|250px||Havdjevel-class Attack Submarine]] |
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[[Image:wewewewe.jpj|right|thumb|250px||]] |
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=== Naval Vessels === |
=== Naval Vessels === |
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====Submarine Fleet==== |
====Submarine Fleet==== |
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! colspan="8" style="background: lavender;" | Attack Submarine |
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| Havdjevel |
| Havdjevel Class |
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| [[File:JMSDF Sōryū class submarines-02.png|frameless|200x200px]] |
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| Norgsveldet |
| Norgsveldet |
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| Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine |
| Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine |
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| 14 |
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| 2900 tonnes |
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| Neutron Class |
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| [[Image:HMS Ambush long.jpg|frameless|200x200px]] |
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| Axdel |
| Axdel |
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| Nuclear Attack Submarine |
| Nuclear Attack Submarine |
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| 2004 |
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| 6 |
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| 7000 tonnes |
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! colspan="7" style="background: lavender;" | Ballistic Missile Submarine |
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! colspan="8" style="background: lavender;" | Aircraft Carrier |
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| Khalanitas |
| Khalanitas Class |
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| [[Image:HMS Queen Elizabeth in Gibraltar - 2018 (28386226189).jpg|frameless|200x200px]] |
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| Axdel |
| Axdel |
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| Aircraft Carrier |
| Aircraft Carrier |
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| 2 |
| 2 |
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| 65000 tonnes |
| 65000 tonnes |
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| Carries an air wing of up to 40 Q-107B's and Q-104EQS fighters, as well as [] and [] helicopters |
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! colspan="8" style="background: lavender;" | Major Surface Combatants |
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| Añuur Class |
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| [[Image:PLANS Nanchang (DDG-101) 20210427.jpg|frameless|200x200px]] |
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| Axdel |
| Axdel |
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| Guided Missile |
| Heavy Guided Missile Destroyer |
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| 2021 |
| 2021 |
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| 3 |
| 3 |
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| 12500 tonnes |
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| Large multi-mission platform designed to compliment the barque class and its eventual replacement. originally conceived before the [[Auroran-Cerenerian War|ACW]] but incorporating new requirements based on experience from the conflict. Considered a guided missile cruiser by some definitions due to its size and flag facilities. 6 ships total on order. |
| Large multi-mission platform designed to compliment the barque class and its eventual replacement. originally conceived before the [[Auroran-Cerenerian War|ACW]] but incorporating new requirements based on experience from the conflict. Considered a guided missile cruiser by some definitions due to its size and flag facilities. 6 ships total on order. |
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|Barque Class |
| Barque Class |
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| [[Image:HMS Daring-1.jpg|frameless|200x200px]] |
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|Axdel |
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| Axdel |
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|Anti-Submarine Warfare Destroyer |
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| Air-Defence Destroyer |
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|2006 |
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| 2006 |
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|10 |
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| 10 |
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| 8000 tonnes |
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|Two of the original twelve were sunk in the ACW |
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| [[Image:PLANS Huanggang (FFG-577) 20200720.jpg|frameless|200x200px]] |
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| Multirole Frigate |
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|2009 |
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| 4000 tonnes |
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| [[Image:20130626 대한해협 전승행사 (4) (9460603621).jpg|frameless|200x200px]] |
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|Anti-Submarine Frigate |
| Anti-Submarine Warfare / Multirole Frigate |
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|2013 |
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| 2500 tonnes |
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! colspan="8" style="background: lavender;" | Amphibious Warfare Ships |
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| Fortress Class |
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| [[Image:DDH-181 ひゅうが (12).jpg|frameless|200x200px]] |
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| Amphibious Assault / Helicopter Carrier |
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| 14000 tonnes |
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| 4 built from 2004-2010, with 1 more commissioned in 2020. Carries an air wing of up to 15 helicopters, including RH1 Gryphon attack helicopters, alongside [] and [] ASW/utility helicopters |
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! colspan="8" style="background: lavender;" | Patrol |
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! colspan="8" style="background: lavender;" | Mine Countermeasures |
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! colspan="8" style="background: lavender;" | Replenishment Ship |
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! colspan="8" style="background: lavender;" | Landing Craft |
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! colspan="8" style="background: lavender;" | Intelligence, Research and Experimentation |
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Revision as of 16:23, 18 April 2024
Axdel Armed Forces | |
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Founded | 1814 (Axdelian Defence Force) 1967 (Axdelian Armed Forces") |
Service branches | Axdelian Army Axdelian Navy Axdelian Air Force |
Headquarters | Andel |
Leadership | |
Commander-in-Chief | Diego Corbinn |
Chief of Defence | Esai Koloa |
Manpower | |
Military age | 16 for training, 18 for deployment |
Conscription | No |
Active personnel | 374,586 |
Reserve personnel | 267,092 |
Expenditures | |
Budget | ♅82,455,643,234 |
Percent of GDP | 2% |
Industry | |
Domestic suppliers | Sentinel-ARMS National Ballistics Systems |
Foreign suppliers | Great Morstaybishlia |
Related articles | |
History | Second Posolic war The Great War Auroran Imperial War Lyrevale Continuation War Axdelian Civil War Auroran-Cerenerian War 2023 Axdel-Rodenia Crisis |
The Axdelian Armed Forces serves as the military of Axdel, tasked with defence of the country, global peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and to promote the wider interests of the nation. It is a highly capable force with modern, sophisticated equipment, renown standards of training and a flexible yet powerful combat doctrine.
Thought the political landscape has changed significantly in recent history, the AAF can be traced back to the early 19th century when Great Morstaybishlia allowed the newly formed principality of Axdel its own independent military detachment, the Axdelian Defence Force. When Axdel transitioned into becoming a Dominion in 1917, the ADF expanded and was put under the responsibility of the new Axdelian parliament. In 1966, the ADF backed the Noroist coup led by Winston Ulysses which took control of the region, gaining independent but remaining broadly unrecognised as a state. After being reorganised into the Axdelian armed forces, it proved itself as a highly capable force fighting as part of the Ribenstadt pact in the Auroran Imperial War, leading a campaign of total war against Morstaybishlia and their allies. Post-AIW, the AAF played a key role in overthrowing the apartheid government of North Lyrevale during the Lyrevale Continuation War. During the Axdelian Civil War, the AAF was fractured between loyalty to Admiral Huralo Yensi and the legislature, but eventually succeeded in forcing him to renounce his leadership and usher in democratic reforms that lead to the end of the war. Since 1996 The armed forces have since adopted an active and cooperative stance on the global theatre with Axdel as a founding member of the IRSA and supporting their peacekeeping efforts.
The AAF is considered to be one of Urth's largest and most capable militaries, with a defence budget of ♅82.5 billion Kiribs accounting for 2% of the nations nominal GDP, the ability to project power across much of the globe, a robust intelligence and counterintelligence service supported by the GSSI, and a recent history of largely successful military and humanitarian operations.
History
Present day
Expenditure
From 1999-2018, the military budget has averaged at approximately 10% of annual government expenditure, before peaking at over 20% in 2017 during the Auroran-Cerenerian War. Since then, spending has reduced to 8% after a cut intended to divert funding towards humanitarian aid, rebuilding, infrastructure development and social programs, with the 2021 budget announced at 82.4 Billion Kiribs. Funding is divided between branches based on their needs at the beginning of each fiscal year and may be amended quarterly with changing circumstances.
A large fraction of the military budget from each branch is put towards research and development, often supporting independent domestic development companies and manufacturers such as Sentinel-ARMS and National Ballistics Systems.
Organisation
Axdelian Army
Axdelian Aerospace Force
Current Equipment
Small Arms
Name | Origin | Type | Cartridge | Introduced | Notes |
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Sidearm | |||||
Alkurmeda AP-1 | Ethalria | Pistol | 9x19mm | 1997 | Standard issue sidearm. Formerly imported from Ethalria, now sourced from Faethalria |
Ferrus SC-P12 | Great Morstaybishlia | Pistol | 9x19mm | 1981 | Used only by military police |
Submachine Gun | |||||
SB15S5 | Southern Coast | Submachine Gun | 9x19mm | 1982 | Used only by special forces, combat swimmers and military police |
Jagpul PDW | South Hills | Personal Defence Weapon | 5.56×45mm | 2010 | |
Assault rifle | |||||
Sentinel St203 | Axdel | Assault Rifle | 5.56×45mm | 2011 | Standard issue assault rifle with a bullpup configuration. |
Sentinel StL3 | Axdel | Carbine | 5.56×45mm | 2014 | Bullpup carbine based on the St203, with a shortened barrel and built in foregrip. |
NBS Qkhomu H1 | Axdel | Assault Rifle | 7.62x51mm | 2017 | Higher stopping power rifle used by Army and Special Forces units |
Ferrus SC-AR4 | Great Morstaybishlia | Assault Rifle / Battle Rifle | 7.62x51mm | 1957 | Originally procured by the Axdelian Defence Force before being locally manufactured after independence. Presently used for training and as a reserve rifle. |
Sniper and Anti-Materiel rifles | |||||
NBS Qkhomu DMR | Axdel | Designated Marksman Rifle | 7.62x51mm | 2017 | |
Sniper Rifle | 12.7×99mm | ||||
Anti-Materiel Rifle | 12.7×99mm | 2009 | |||
Azukhe RaM-60 | Axdel | Anti-Materiel Rifle | 15.2×169mm | 1985 | Formerly standard issue smoothbore anti-materiel rifle utilising a small calibre, high velocity APFSDS round. Presently used by special forces units, with limited use elsewhere |
Machine Gun | |||||
NBS Awv-MG2 | Axdel | Light Machine Gun | 5.56×45mm | 2022 | |
MG 504 | General Purpose Machine Gun | 7.62x51mm | |||
Heavy Machine Gun | 12.7×99mm | ||||
Shotgun | |||||
NBS Gelas 4 | Axdel | Shotgun | 12-Guage | ||
SC-SG AA-12 | Great Morstaybishlia | Automatic Shotgun | 12-Guage | ||
Grenades and Grenade Launchers | |||||
Fragmentation Grenade | |||||
Smoke | |||||
NBS G540 | Axdel | Underslung grenade Launcher | 40x46mm | 2011 | Standard issue attatchable grenade launcher introduced to compliment the St203 assault rifle |
Rotary Grenade Launcher | 40x46mm | ||||
Ferrus KRKK | Grenade Launncher Machine Gun | 40×53mm | 2003 | ||
Portable Anti-Materiel weapons | |||||
NBS Talon MMP | Axdel | Anti-Tank Guided Missile | 140mm | 2020 | Man-portable or vehicle mounted ATGM system featuring fire and forget, direct command and third party designation targeting modes, allowing a great deal of flexibility. Replaced the imported Ballista ATGM |
Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher | |||||
Recoilless gun | 90mm | ||||
NBS Halberd HV | Axdel | Surface-to-Air Missile | 3x 22mm darts | Man portable version of the Halberd missile also mounted on the Nakuu SAM vehicle. Features xtreme acceleration and three beamriding submunitions to maximise the chance of successful hits | |
NBS Swordspear | Axdel | Multirole Missile | 76mm | Evolution of the Halberd MANPAD system, using the same launcher but with differing guidance and payload capable of engaging a wider range of targets |
Crewed Ground Platforms
Name | Origin | Type | Introduced | In service |
Notes |
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Tank | |||||
Aethoo 1A | Axdel | Main Battle Tank | 2021 | 184 | 300 total on order to be delivered by 2027. Set to eventually replace the CAP-80 Lômeqkhyaa by the mid 2030's |
CAP-80 Lômeqkhyaa | Volscina / Axdel | Main Battle Tank | 2007 | The CAP-80 Lômeqkhyaa (cavalryman) is a modified license built version of the Volscine CAP-80-V4. Major modifications include a domestically sourced 20mm smoothbore cannon from NBS, an overhauled communications suite and improved interior ergonomics. | |
Khaurus KM | Axdel | Assault Gun / Light tank | 1967 | Produced from 1994, the modernised Khaurus KM variant is optimised to function primarily as an infantry support vehicle, taking advantage of the MBT's relative light weight, manoeuvrability and firepower. Is set to eventually be replaced by Kareqa 2 CG's, but has had its service life extended to at least 2030 due to losses during the ACW. | |
Armoured Fighting Vehicles, Armoured Personnel Carriers and Reconnaissance | |||||
Kareqa 2 CG | Axdel | Wheeled AFV / Tank Destroyer / Light Tank | 2016 | [] | 120mm anti-tank / infantry support gun carrier based on a modernised Kareqa IFVA chassis |
Nakuu MVA | Axdel | IFV / ATGM launcher / C3 / Reconnaissance | 2012 | [] | IFV variant of the Nakuu tracked chassis, with specialised variants for command and control, ATGM carrying, and reconnaissance |
Kareqa IFVA | Axdel | APC / IFV | 2000 | [] | APC variant of the Kareqa GC 8x8 Chassis with a 25mm autocannon. Set to be upgraded based on developments from the Kareqa 2, featuring an upgraded powertrain, an active protection system, an unmanned turret with a 30mm cannon and side mounted ATGM launcher, and an upgraded electronics suite sometime before 2030. |
Artillery and Air Defence | |||||
AT50 | Southern Coast | Towed Howitzer | 1990 | Being phased out in exchange for an additional order of surplus AM20's | |
AM20 | Southern Coast | Self-Propelled Howitzer | 2001 | [] | |
Kareqa MPS | Axdel | Self-Propelled Mortar | [] | ||
Larezhqu MRLS | Rocket Artillery | [] | |||
Surface-to-Air Missile System | [] | ||||
Nakuu SAM | Axdel | Surface-to-Air Missile System | Nakuu chassis mounting a halberd HV SAM system | ||
Combat Engineering and Recovery | |||||
CAP-80 VEC | [] | ||||
Radar and Electronic warfare | |||||
VRS Snipe | Counter-Battery Radar | [] | |||
SIGINT | [] | ||||
Electronic Warfare | [] | ||||
Logistics | |||||
[] |
Aerial Vehicles
Name | Origin | Type | Introduced | In service |
Notes |
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Combat Aircraft | |||||
Q-106B/C Raven | Emberwood Coast / Axdel | Stealth Air Superiority | 2009 | 81 | Axdelian version of the A-23 originally ordered directly from Emberwood Coast, with later variants partially license built. C variant possesses improved avionics and the Situational Awareness and Targeting Augmented Reality Helmet found on the Q-107 |
Q-107A/B Grackle | Axdel | Stealth Multirole | 2013 | 317 | Primary ground attack and carrier aircraft. |
Q-104ES/EQS Rook | [] / Axdel | Strike Fighter | 2010 | 119 | Derived from the original license built Q-104 variants. An extensive redesign utilising modern materials, engines and a new airframe design. Produced alongside the EQS carrier variant, of which 20 have been built |
Q-103ES Swift | Axdel | Multirole | 1974 | 52 | The 52 Modernised ES aircraft are set to remain in service until 2026, to be replaced by additional Q-107A's |
S-4 Vulture | Axdel | Stealth Strategic Bomber | 2000 | 22 | |
S-2S Magpie | [] / Axdel | Strategic Bomber | 2008 | 60 | Extensive modernisation of the AIW-era license built S-2 originally designed in 1959, with new engines, avionics, and the introduction of in-flight refuelling capability to extend range |
AWACS | |||||
Allegiance A850AR | South Hills | AEW&C / command and control node | intro date | [] | |
Reconnaissance | |||||
name | origin | type | intro date | [] | |
Tanker | |||||
Voyager 330RE | [] | Aerial refuelling / command and control node / transport | 2007 | [] | |
S-2SRE Magpie Replenisher | Axdel | Aerial refuelling | 2010 |
[] |
Aerial refuelling variant of the S-2S |
Transport | |||||
Airtram B400m | [] | Tactical / Strategic Airlifter | intro date | [] | |
(name) | [] | Strategic Airlifter | intro date | [] | (must be capable of transporting an MBT) |
Helicopter | |||||
Sentinel RH1 Gryphon | Norgsveldet / Axdel | Attack Helicopter | 2002 | 78 | Norgsveltian ILD-78 Raven attack helicopter license built by Sentinel. Since upgraded with the Genglo rotor hub mounted radar for cover peeking ability |
Utility / ASW | Naval Utility and ASW helicopter | ||||
Utility | |||||
UAV | |||||
HK-2 Buzzard | Axdel | ISTAR / UCAV | 2011 | [] | High altitude reconnaissance and hunter killer |
LKH Albatross | [] | Reconnaissance / Patrol | 2013 | [] | Light rotorcraft |
SV-2 Eagle Owl | Axdel | Reconnaissance | ~2010 | ~15 | Classified reconnaissance drone. Acknowledged to exist by the Axdelian Government in 2019 but very little information is public |
Submarine Fleet
Surface Fleet
Class | Image | Origin | Type | Introduced | In service |
Displacement | Notes |
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Aircraft Carrier | |||||||
Khalanitas Class | Axdel | Aircraft Carrier | 2012 | 2 | 65000 tonnes | Carries an air wing of up to 40 Q-107B's and Q-104EQS fighters, as well as [] and [] helicopters | |
Major Surface Combatants | |||||||
Añuur Class | Axdel | Heavy Guided Missile Destroyer | 2021 | 3 | 12500 tonnes | Large multi-mission platform designed to compliment the barque class and its eventual replacement. originally conceived before the ACW but incorporating new requirements based on experience from the conflict. Considered a guided missile cruiser by some definitions due to its size and flag facilities. 6 ships total on order. | |
Barque Class | Axdel | Air-Defence Destroyer | 2006 | 10 | 8000 tonnes | Two of the original twelve were sunk in the ACW | |
Multirole Frigate | 2009 | 4000 tonnes | |||||
Anti-Submarine Warfare / Multirole Frigate | 2013 | 2500 tonnes | |||||
Amphibious Warfare Ships | |||||||
Fortress Class | Axdel | Amphibious Assault / Helicopter Carrier | 2004 | 5 | 14000 tonnes | 4 built from 2004-2010, with 1 more commissioned in 2020. Carries an air wing of up to 15 helicopters, including RH1 Gryphon attack helicopters, alongside [] and [] ASW/utility helicopters | |
Patrol | |||||||
[] | tonnes | ||||||
Mine Countermeasures | |||||||
[] | tonnes |
Auxiliary Vessels
Class | Image | Origin | Type | Introduced | In service |
Displacement | Notes |
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Replenishment Ship | |||||||
[] | tonnes | ||||||
Landing Craft | |||||||
[] | tonnes | ||||||
Intelligence, Research and Experimentation | |||||||
[] | tonnes | ||||||
Salvage and Rescue | |||||||
[] | tonnes | ||||||
Survey | |||||||
[] | tonnes |
See Also: List of Axdelian Naval Vessels (old)