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The Koninlijke Kriegsmacht von de Plaatscher Könijg, specifically the Koninlijke Landmacht and the Luftmacht, have announced the following tenders.

Koninlijke Landmacht:

- Main Battle Tank: A replacement for the current fleet of venerable Leopard 2A6M tanks. Any proposed vehicles must be equipped with a 120mm or 125mm calibre primary ordnance. The maximum weight limit is 68,000 kilograms.

- Armoured Car: To fill a niche role in the KL, in support of the Fennek reconnaissance vehicle. This will be fielded by the Huzaren Regiments. It must fit either a 50mm automatic cannon or a 120/125mm main gun. Maximum weight limit is 35,000 kilograms.

- Primary Logistics Vehicle: The current fleet of 5.5 ton general purpose transport trucks will soon reach the end of their service life. Any contender for this role must be multirole capable with fuel bowser, palletized cargo, and personnel transport capabilities. This vehicle must be capable of carrying eight tons of cargo cross-country, sixteen tons on a surfaced roadway, and have a towing capability of ten tons. Please note that this tender has been fulfilled as of 31-03-08.

Luftmacht:

- General Purpose Ground Attack Aircraft: This aircraft must be twin engine and capable of various ground attack operations. These would range from anti-radar and anti-communications strikes, requiring a measure of ECM and electronic warfare capability (this can be provided by pod attachments) to close air support with bombs, rockets, and gunpods.

- Air Superiority Fighter Aircraft: This must be a late generation, highly capable air superiority fighter, capable of operating with NATO electronic warfare and command equipment (E.g: AWACS).

From: VLT Automotive & Automobili Monteluci Military Vehicles, The Grand Duchy of Van Luxemburg
To: Koninlijke Kriegsmacht von de Plaatscher Könijg, De Vliggenplaat
Subject: RE: Vehicle tender

Dear Sir/ Ma'am,

While we are only a small fish in the big market that is the weapons industry nowadays, we have still taken interest in your tender. However, as our division has a limit model range available, we have decided to bid on only one tender: that of the PLV. We will make this bid with two of our models, namely the M5 and M6. These vehicles are exceptionally capable in off-road terrain situations, but also very comfortable and safe on paved roads. The vehicles are both equipped with the advanced Hydropneumatic Vehicle System (or HPVS), and are both available with either manual or automatic gearboxes. We take the utmost of care in building our vehicles, and we make sure the units delivered will be completely reliable, no matter what situation they will be in. If, even with all these precautions, the vehicles fail, they are easily repairable in the field, and can be on their way in a matter of hours or even minutes.

The following vehicles will be included to bid on the tender for a Primary Logistics Vehicle (PLV):

VLT Automotive M5truck (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=522266)
Monteluci/VLT Automotive M6 4x4 (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=536814)

We hope these vehicles will perform well in the tender, and wish you luck in the coming selection procedure. We hope to hear from you again!

Signed,

Hans Schmidt,
VLT Automotive Group N.V.
Automobili Monteluci S.p.A.

Brayton Arms offers the Tolvanic Light Armored Vehicle (TLAV) family for your consideration to supplement your Fennek recce vehicles .

http://www.murdoconline.net/pics/lavload.jpg
TLAV-IFV of the 6th Motorised Infantry Division showing its standard combat load out.

Specifications:
Crew: 3 (+ 6 dismounts)
Length: 6.98 m (275 in)
Width: 2.7 m (106 in)
Height: 2.8 m (110 in)
Weight: 17.95 t
Power plant: Caterpillar 3126 diesel
Suspension: Hydropneumatic
Road speed: 100 km/h
Range: 500 km

The TLAV is an eight-wheeled multirole armored vehicle based on the successful LAV III series. Among the improvements are an upgraded suspension, more powerful engine (450 hp vs. 350 hp), increased range, and superior armored protection. The TLAV features all around protection against 14.5mm HMG fire and is well protected against mines and IEDs. Applique armor packages allow for proofing the vehicles against 25mm autocannon fire and RPGs, however these add weight and degrade the vehicle's mobility somewhat.

The TLAV comes in a variety of variants including:

IFV (30mm autocannon)
Recce Vehicle (IFV with additional Vehilce Sensor Package)
MGS (105mm cannon)
ATGM carrier (TOW missile)
Mortar carrier (81 or 120mm mortar)
Air Defense (20mm chain gun and 8 Stinger SAMs)
Engineer Support Vehicle
Medical Evacuation Vehicle
Fire Support Vehicle
CBRN Recon Vehicle
Command and Control Vehicle


While the standard TLAV-IFV comes with a 30mm autocannon our engineers have devised an upgrade package to allow the mounting of a 50mm cannon in its stead. However, this will reduce ammunition capacity from 150 rounds to just 100.

Richard Barnes
Foreign Sales Director
Brayton Arms Manufactuing, Inc.

Tolvan
- R. Barnes, Foreign Sales Director, Brayton Arms Manufacturing, Tolvan.
- Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army
RE: TLAV Procurement

Mr. Barnes,

I am obliged to inform you that the TLAV-IFV does not meet program requirements despite the very generously offered upgrade to a 50mm primary weapon. However, now that the TLAV family of vehicles has been brought to our attention they are currently being evaluated for use with the Royal Army's four (Light) Mechanized Regiments.

Unofficially I've been asked to inquire whether or not the TLAV-IFV can be rebuilt with a new turret to accomodate a 35mm automatic cannon so as to retain ammunition commonality with the (Heavy) Mechanized Regiment's CV9035 vehicles. If it is possible to equip the ATGM variant with EuroSpike missiles as well, this would put the TLAV ahead of its competition, which includes such notable vehicles as the Canadian LAV-III.

Kind regards,
- Lt.Col. Dieter Franck,
Royal Army of De Vliggenplaat

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Van Luxemburg
- Hans Schmidt, VLT Automotive Group N.V. (Automobili Monteluci S.p.A.), Van Luxemburg
- Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army
RE: VLT M5a Procurement

Herr Schmidt,

The M5a, as offered, appears to fulfill the PLV tender perfectly. I have been instructed to ask if the 8x8 variation with the VLT EM483 Multifuel would be capable of carrying the required loads. Speaking personally, I would like to extend my compliments to your fine firm for the development of such a superb vehicle.

Best regards,
- Lt.Col. Dieter Franck,
Royal Army of De Vliggenplaat

From: Hawkins Aerospace Technologies, Swansea, Bergelland
To: Koninlijke Kriegsmacht von de Plaatscher Könijg, De Vliggenplaat
Subject: Re: Air Superiority Fighter Proposal

Hawkins Aerospace, a established Bergian company, who has been supplying the Royal Bergian Airforce since its inception in 1882, would like to offer the AAE/Hawkins Tornado for your consideration. While we are not authorized to offer the full fledged version of the Tornado, due to political reasons, we are allowed to sell a slightly modified version of the aircraft.

The full specs and write-up for the aircraft can be seen on this link: AAE/Hawkins Tornado (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=1289&st=0&#entry2621184)

The required modifications for export sales are the following:

+Replacement of classified RADAR absorbing material
+Removal of STARTALK® transceivers
+Removal of STARTRAC® receivers
+Removal of MCI BLINDER® System
+Replacement of Sapphire SKYSWEEPER® Radar by indigenous or other system

The cost will be determined depending on number of units to be acquired.

Thank you for your time.

Respectfully,
Jennifer Willowfield
VP of Marketing
Hawkins Aerospace

From: Ustio North National Arms, B7R, Ustio North
To: Koninlijke Kriegsmacht von de Plaatscher Könijg, De Vliggenplaat
Subject: Re: Ground Attack Aircraft

UNNA would like to offer the F/A-40 Warhawk (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13415459&postcount=4) for consideration as your Ground Attack aircraft.

Its engines allow highly maneuverable hovering, making it ideal for ground attack, and it is also extremely agile in a dogfight.

We eagerly await your response.

To the Government of De Vliggenplaat

To Whom it may concern,
UEMS has a long tradition of building unique designs and updating existing equipment to 21st century standards. If you have any questions or comments, you may contact my office here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=471334).

Sincerely, Nicholas Stevens

Main Battle Tank: Though the majority of the main battle tanks it offers are upgraded existing designs, UEMS does produce two main battle tanks that we would like to draw your specific attention to. The first is the standard MBT of the United Earthlings Army, the Earth III series. It was designed specifically to stand above and beyond, all currently existing tanks then in service and at a combat weight of only 65 metric tons is well within your specifications. Further information on the design can be found here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11061442&postcount=349).

The second MBT was a design venture between UEMS and Rocford Military Industries. Known as the Kraker IIUE, it closely matches the capabilities of the Earth III series though at a slightly higher combat weight of 68 metric tons. Additional information on the Kraker can be found here. (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=11876343&postcount=1035)

Armored Car: Though UEMS has no Armored car line of it's own, it does produce upgraded versions of existing Armored cars/vehicles designed specifically to meet UE military requirements. Though the following examples don't match your design criteria perfectly, they do offer other advantages in their own right. The two main vehicles that are in the service of the United Earthlings military are the AMX-10RC and the ERC 90. Other examples you might be interested in are the M2A3, Centauro Wheeled Tank Destroyer, the Rooikat, Ratel and Stormer 30. Information on this equipment can be found in our catalogue. [OCC: Your specifications on what type of Armored car you wanted weren't very specific, so some of those designs are 6X6 vehicles others are 8X8 and still others are tracked. If, I had a better idea of what exactly you were looking for I could better tailor my suggestions.]

Primary Logistics Vehicle: UEMS offers a small selection of logistics vehicles ranging from small trucks to large heavy movers of tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.

General Purpose Ground Attack Aircraft: The only two aircraft UEMS produces that seem to meet your requirements are the A-10II Thunderbolt and the Su-25(Su 28) Frogfoot. If you could provide additional information on what exactly you require, we'll be able to better much your needs.

Air Superiority Fighter Aircraft: Before, we offer any suggestions, we request additional information on what type of fighter you require. Are you more interested in a twin engine or a single engine fighter? Does it need to have a ground attack capability or are you just looking for a fighter specifically devoted to nothing, but the air defense role. This information among others will allow us to offer better suggestions to you.

Thank you for your time and interest in UEMS.

OOC:

On the armoured car, what exactly are you lookign for? A wheeled tank destroyer such as the rooikat, centauro or AMX-10RC or somethign smaller with it own integrated recon capabilities?

Oh and when you say 50mm gun, do you mean a gun designed for 50mm Supershot or some other 50mm round?

Bergelland
- J. Willowfield, VP of Marketing, Hawkins Aerospace Technologies, Swansea, Bergelland
- Group Captain K. Schroeder, Procurement Office, Luftmacht, De Vliggenplaat
RE: Air Superiority Platform Tender

Madame Willowfield,

After careful review of the provided documentation, the Ascent Aerospace / Hawkins Tornado appears to be a superb choice. My superiors have demonstrated some concern, however, over the numerous changes that must be made to the aircraft before it is suitable for export use: especially the replacement of the RAM coating, which is no small order.

Replacement of avionics will, on the other hand, pose no problem. Is it possible to equip the Tornado with a defensive countermeasures suite that would include flare and chaff capabilities?

Sincerely,
- Grp.Cpt. Karl Schroeder,
Plaatischer Air Force

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Ustio North
- Ustio North National Arms, B7R, Ustio North
- Group Captain K. Schroeder, Procurement Office, Luftmacht, De Vliggenplaat
RE: F/A-40 Warhawk Procurement

To whom it may concern,

I have been instructed to politely decline your offer and thank you for your time.

Kind regards,
- Grp.Cpt. Karl Schroeder,
Plaatischer Air Force

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United Earthlings
- Nicholas Stevens, UEMS, United Earthlings
- Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army

Mister Stevens,

The tender for an armoured car is to provide the armoured reconnaissance units with a heavier wheeled vehicle with which to support the lightly armed Fennek reconnaissance car. Example vehicles which are also in the running include the Afrikaan Rooikat. I will apologize on behalf of the fellow who drafted the original missive, he was not sufficiently clear.

Provided that the aircraft in question perform adaquetely, it is my understanding that there is no real design limitation. Single or dual seat aircraft are acceptable. It seems that so long as the ground attack aircraft is fitted with two engines, the same open-ended offer would apply there.

Regards,
- Lt.Col. Dieter Franck,
Royal Army of De Vliggenplaat

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Crookfur
[[OOC: I thought that "Armoured Car" would specify something along the lines of the AMX-10RC or the Rooikat, but it would appear that everyone's understanding differs substantially from my own. It requires no integrated recce capability.

When I refer to a 50mm Automatic Cannon, I was thinking of a conventional fifty millimetre weapon as found on the CV9050.]]

TO: Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army

RE: TLAV Procurement

Our own TLAV-IFVs are fitted with 30mm autocannon. Our engineers inform me that the vehicles can easily be refitted with 35mm guns with a reduction in ammunition capactiy of only 5-10 rounds.

As far as the TLAV-AT variant it can be easily refitted with a different turret to mount any ATGM you require.

Richard Barnes
Foreign Sales Director
Brayton Arms Manufactuing, Inc.

STW Incorperated would like to submit for the role of ground attack aircraft the GA-101 Artemis (http://saintb.proboards78.com/index.cgi?board=aircraft&action=display&thread=1194237650). It is a sturdy and agile plane capable of various ground attack missions and a very heavy weapon load. At only $13.6 Million USDs per unit it will not strain your budget.

Additionally, we would like to present to you the CJ-19B (http://saintb.proboards78.com/index.cgi?board=aircraft&action=display&thread=1196644532) Combat Monster[/url] as a heavy gunship if you are interested, at only 145.6 million per aircraft they are very reliable and cost effective.

Tolvan
- R. Barnes, Foreign Sales Director, Brayton Arms Manufacturing, Tolvan.
- Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army
RE: TLAV Procurement

Mr. Barnes,

This is very welcome news. Further talks will be undertaken with Brayton Arms Manufacturing at a later date concerning the specifics of acquiring a family of TLAVs that fit the Royal Army's requirements.

Kindest regards,
- Lt.Col. Dieter Franck,
Royal Army of De Vliggenplaat

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SaintB
- STW Inc, SaintB
- Group Captain K. Schroeder, Procurement Office, Luftmacht, De Vliggenplaat
RE: GA-101

To whom it may concern,

The Artemis appears to be a capable ground attack aircraft and will most certainly be considered.

Regards,
- Grp.Cpt. Karl Schroeder,
Plaatischer Air Force

From: K. Loader, Asst. VP of Aeronaugtics
To: Group Captain K. Schroeder, Procurement Office, Luftmacht, De Vliggenplaat
Subject: RE: RE: Artemis

On behalf of STW Incorperated I would like to thank you for considering our Artemis Interdicter as your nation's ground attack aircraft. It is also a pleasure to inform you that your nation qualifies for a 5% first time customer discount on any purchase you make, be it our Artemis or any other one of the fine weapons built by our firm. Even if you do not purchase our aircraft we would like to invite you to take a look at our entire catolague (link to the store is in my sig /occ). We specialize in the creation of small arms for the individual nation's needs and are the creators of the highly populer Ares Family of assault rifles.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
Katherine Loader

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TO: Grp.Cpt. Karl Schroeder, Plaatischer Air Force
CC: milnet.public@commerce.tss, diplonet.public@exports.tss
FROM: Ruiz Sanchez, MilNet manager and representative (rsanchez@milnet.tss)
SUBJECT: Air Superiority Fighter Aircraft for offer




Koninlijke Kriegsmacht von de Plaatscher Könijg wrote:

[...]
- Air Superiority Fighter Aircraft: This must be a late generation, highly capable air superiority fighter, capable of operating with NATO electronic warfare and command equipment (E.g: AWACS).

We have become aware of your needs of upgrading your forces in these turbulent times, and I believe that we might have the right choice for defending your territorial airspace. The CL-32 Buitre, developed by the AEROCON Aerospace Industries, is the standard air-superiority fighter of our military, which also has point-defense interceptor capabilities, making of it technically a multi-role, and there is a reason why, despite having so many options in the market, we have chosen to believe in its idea. For many years stealth technology was associated with prohibitive maintenance costs and incredibly expensive aircrafts. The CL-32 combines the advantages of stealth technology with the ruggedness and cost-efficiency of older aircrafts by employing new materials in its build rather than the typical weather-sensitive radar absorbing materials most stealth aircrafts are built with. Packed with a passive radar system, it can effectively detect aircrafts far away without any chance of having its radar intercepted due to its new operational method and also packs a cold-launch system which allows it to remain undetected at most occasions, even after firing, or more exactly, "dropping" a missile. Its avionics were developed with the network-centric warfare doctrine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network-centric_warfare) in mind, and allow it, through a Low Probability of Intercept(LPI) datalink, to receive by pilot request sensor feed from not only AWACS, but from any detection system in range, including satellites, Unmanned aerial vehicles, "weather" balloons and technically anything which can transmit visual or radar information to an enough distance to reach it. Also, thanks to an entirely self-developed concept of airframe, it packs something few fighters have, as it is capable of short take-off and landing, even from rough fields. Finally, although not having it as a primary function, it can effectively, at the expense of stealth, carry a pair of smaller anti-shipping missiles in external mounts besides from its four internal mounts, including the avionics to target them against vessels. And due to our modularity principles of design, it's avionics are fully compatible with NATO standardized systems.

If you would like to know more technical details about the CL-32 Fighter, consult it's public knowledge database web page at:

http://www.confederacymilitary.tss/miliped...del=CSAL&page=1 (http://z4.invisionfree.com/NSDraftroom/index.php?showtopic=2658)

The price is 47 millions of USD per unit, although we can negotiate discounts for larger purchases. Also, we will give your forces tactical training on the house to use the CL-32 to its best capabilities, should you wish it. The only requirement will be to sign a non-disclosure agreement, which shall be explained if you reply to this message with interest. I hope we can answer your needs.

OOC: My apologies for the hasty post, but I'm rather rushed for time at the moment!

Addressed to: Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army of De Vliggenplaat
Addressed from: Ivan Gaslukatov, Primary Overseas Representative, RMSMC

Both the BRA (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13435933&postcount=1) and BRA-E (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13537281&postcount=8) "Marauder" armoured cars may fill the tender nicely. Both vehicles are under the 35,000 kilogram weight limit and fit a lightweight and low recoil main gun available in both 125mm and 120mm.

- Ivan Gaslukatov,
Primary Overseas Representative, RMSMC

The Koninlijke Kriegsmacht von de Plaatscher Könijg, specifically the Koninlijke Landmacht and the Luftmacht, have announced the following tenders.

Koninlijke Landmacht:

- Main Battle Tank: A replacement for the current fleet of venerable Leopard 2A6M tanks. Any proposed vehicles must be equipped with a 120mm or 125mm calibre primary ordnance. The maximum weight limit is 68,000 kilograms.

Aequatian Military Industries can offer the newest variant of the Aequatian Republic's legacy main battle tank, the M20A4 Mackall. (http://www.forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13550017&postcount=422)

While it is at the high end of the weight limitations, the vehicle itself is one of the most capable main battle tanks on the market, with two dozen operators of the vehicle itself along with a number of indigenous modifications and variants designed since it was first introduced.

Luftmacht:

- General Purpose Ground Attack Aircraft: This aircraft must be twin engine and capable of various ground attack operations. These would range from anti-radar and anti-communications strikes, requiring a measure of ECM and electronic warfare capability (this can be provided by pod attachments) to close air support with bombs, rockets, and gunpods.

Two separate aircraft may fulfill the duties outlined by this requirement, either the A-195A "Rhino" Ground Attack Aircraft (http://www.forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13491897&postcount=386) or the BA-74E "Scimitar" Supersonic Precision Strike Bomber (http://www.forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13238996&postcount=191). The former is a powerful and well-protected aircraft for ground attack missions while the latter is best suited for SEAD operations and high-capacity close air support and air interdiction duties.

- Air Superiority Fighter Aircraft: This must be a late generation, highly capable air superiority fighter, capable of operating with NATO electronic warfare and command equipment (E.g: AWACS).

The most suitable candidate to offer for this role is the F-124A "Bullwhip" Air Superiority Fighter (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=13239551&postcount=192) given its performance in the hands of both Aequatian Republic Air Force pilots and Naval Carrier Aviators.

Third Spanish States
- Ruiz Sanchez, MilNet manager and representative, Third Spanish States
- Group Captain K. Schroeder, Procurement Office, Luftmacht, De Vliggenplaat
RE: CL-32 Interceptor/Air Superiority Platform

Mr. Sanchez,

The CL-32 Buitre is an impressive warplane. My superiors however have expressed some concern at your stated sales limitations: as the Dominion has no relations with the Third Spanish States at the present time it may adversely influence our procurement of your aircraft. If you are able to reassure my superiors that this is not the case then the CL-32 will stand higher in the trial program that will begin shortly to fulfill this tender.

Sincerely,
- Grp.Cpt. Karl Schroeder,
Plaatischer Air Force

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Russkya
- Ivan Gaslukatov, Primary Overseas Representative, RMSMC, Russkya
- Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army
RE: Marauder Armoured Car Procurement

Господин Gaslukatov,

I have introduced the provided specifications to members of the Hussar Regiments who would field the БРА Marauder and they, as well as myself, are most impressed with this vehicle. The decision between the БРА and the BRA-E will be made concurrently with the decision on a new main battle tank, as some of the competing designs are equipped with a 125mm weapon.

This leads to my only question. Is it possible to have the standard БРА refitted with our own secondary weapons, or is this only possible on the BRA-E variation?

Best regards,
- Lt.Col. Dieter Franck,
Royal Army of De Vliggenplaat

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Aequatio
- Whom it may concern, Aequatian Military Industries
- Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army
RE: M20A4 MBT

To whom it may concern,

The Mackall is definately an impressive vehicle. From the number of operators around the globe, I suspect that it is possible to switch out secondary armaments for our own weapon systems, if you could confirm that this is possible it would please my superiors greatly.

Secondly, the C1220 and "Ranger" Millimetre-wave RADAR system will require some clarification as to its means of operation.

Regards,
- Lt.Col. Dieter Franck,
Royal Army of De Vliggenplaat

- Whom it may concern, Aequatian Military Industries
- Group Captain K. Schroeder, Procurement Office, Luftmacht, De Vliggenplaat
RE: F-124A, A-195A, and BA-74A Procurement

To whom it may concern,

The A-195A Rhino ground attack aircraft appears to fit the Luftmacht's needs perfectly. In combination with the Scimitar, our combat capability would be greatly increased. While the tender will remain open to see what competition arrives, it is believed by myself that the Rhino especially will see service soon.

Like your strike and ground attack aircraft, the Bullwhip is also very impressive. Its potential carrier capability is very enticing, as the currently green-water Koninlijke Marine is attempting to acquire a number of light/medium aircraft carriers. I have been instructed to thank you warmly for your time and offering these aircraft.

Sincerely,
- Grp.Cpt. Karl Schroeder,
Plaatischer Air Force

Tolvan
Van Luxemburg
- Hans Schmidt, VLT Automotive Group N.V. (Automobili Monteluci S.p.A.), Van Luxemburg
- Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army
RE: VLT M5a Procurement

Herr Schmidt,

The M5a, as offered, appears to fulfill the PLV tender perfectly. I have been instructed to ask if the 8x8 variation with the VLT EM483 Multifuel would be capable of carrying the required loads. Speaking personally, I would like to extend my compliments to your fine firm for the development of such a superb vehicle.

Best regards,
- Lt.Col. Dieter Franck,
Royal Army of De Vliggenplaat

From: VLT Automotive & Automobili Monteluci Military Vehicles, The Grand Duchy of Van Luxemburg
To: Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army
Subject: Re: M5a Procurement

Dear Sir,

There is no doubt the vehicle you mentioned will be able to carry the loads set forth by the tender. It will however be heavier (it will weigh in at roughly 10.5 metric tons) than the tender originally asked for. We however wish to point out that the maximal techincal load capacity for the 8x8 will be around 33 metric tons, due to the amount of axles that the load can be divided over.

Signed,

Hans Schmidt,
VLT Automotive Group N.V.
Automobili Monteluci S.p.A.

Van Luxemburg
- Hans Schmidt, VLT Automotive Group N.V. (Automobili Monteluci S.p.A.), Van Luxemburg
- Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army
RE: VLT M5a Procurement

Herr Schmidt,

While the M5a (8x8 EM483) is intended to replace the 5.5 ton logistics trucks, the tender did not specify a weight limit. The ten and a half tons of your vehicle is more than acceptable given the thoroughly thought out design and greatly increased load carrying capacity.

I have been informed that the vehicle will be designated M5/483. An initial order is for 560 vehicles. The funds have been designated and upon confirmation of this order, will be released to VLT Automotive. Follow up orders of 240 vehicles per annum over the next three years will fulfill the Royal Army's needs for the moment, and ideally manufacturing plants can be established in De Vliggenplaat as well.

Kindest regards,
- Lt.Col. Dieter Franck,
Royal Army of De Vliggenplaat

From: VLT Automotive & Automobili Monteluci Military Vehicles, The Grand Duchy of Van Luxemburg
To: Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army
Subject: Re: M5a Procurement

Dear Sir,

We sincerely thank you for your order, and we will make sure that it will be processed in the correct way. A single vehicle will cost 131,600 USD, which means that the pilot order of 560 units will cost 73,696,000 USD. The annual production runs will cost 31,584,000 USD. We propose that, while the factory in De Vliggenplaat is assembled, we produce the pilot order of 560 units in Van Luxemburg, with the remaining units to be built in De Vliggenplaat.

If this factory is indeed without production orders after 3 years, VLT's management poposes to start the production of luxury automobiles there. They estimate that, after a short reconstruction to habilitate the automobile production line, the factory can operate again, 1 year after the last M5 has rolled out of the factory. Next to the automobile line, the factory can still produce replacement parts and even full units of the M5 after those four years.

We wish you the best of luck with these trucks, and warmly welcome you for another order at VLT Automotive!

Signed,

Hans Schmidt,
VLT Automotive Group N.V.
Automobili Monteluci S.p.A.

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TO: Grp.Cpt. Karl Schroeder, Plaatischer Air Force
CC: milnet.public@commerce.tss, diplonet.public@exports.tss
FROM: Ruiz Sanchez, MilNet manager and representative (rsanchez@milnet.tss)
SUBJECT: RE: Air Superiority Fighter Aircraft for offer


Group Captain K Schroeder wrote:

Third Spanish States
- Ruiz Sanchez, MilNet manager and representative, Third Spanish States
- Group Captain K. Schroeder, Procurement Office, Luftmacht, De Vliggenplaat
RE: CL-32 Interceptor/Air Superiority Platform

Mr. Sanchez,

The CL-32 Buitre is an impressive warplane. My superiors however have expressed some concern at your stated sales limitations: as the Dominion has no relations with the Third Spanish States at the present time it may adversely influence our procurement of your aircraft. If you are able to reassure my superiors that this is not the case then the CL-32 will stand higher in the trial program that will begin shortly to fulfill this tender.

Sincerely,
- Grp.Cpt. Karl Schroeder,
Plaatischer Air Force

Mr Schroeder

Aware of your worries, I am replying to explain properly about the sales limitations. Due to several security issues, I am not authorized to offer the CL-32 to non-democratic countries, which does not consist in your nation's casse. Despite your government being a mostly a representative democracy, as long as it has a level of stability in its democratic process, there will be no blocks or obstacles to the procurement process, and thus I can ensure the procurement will not be restricted in any manner. The non-disclosure agreement consists in a written accord to compromise into never attempting any reverse-engineering or alike process into the CL-32. I hope this have been clarifying. If you have any other questions, I will be addressing them.

Van Luxemburg
- Hans Schmidt, VLT Automotive Group N.V. (Automobili Monteluci S.p.A.), Van Luxemburg
- Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army
RE: VLT M5a Procurement

Herr Schmidt,

I am informed that this is more than acceptable and the appropriate representatives will later be contacting VLT Automotive to establish the particulars. On a personal note, I am looking forward to BMW and Audi being challenged in the Plaatzer luxury car market. It has been a pleasure doing business with you, and your deportment and prompt service reflects superbly upon VLT Automotive Group N.V. and Automobili Monteluci S.p.A.

Kindest regards,
- Lt.Col. Dieter Franck,
Royal Army of De Vliggenplaat

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Third Spanish States
- Ruiz Sanchez, MilNet manager and representative, Third Spanish States
- Group Captain K. Schroeder, Procurement Office, Luftmacht, De Vliggenplaat
RE: CL-32 Interceptor/Air Superiority Platform

Mr. Sanchez,

Your prompt clarification is appreciated. Should the Buitre pass the initial trials, you will be contacted again for procurement options for phase two of the trial program.

Sincerely,
- Grp.Cpt. Karl Schroeder,
Plaatischer Air Force

Russkya
- Ivan Gaslukatov, Primary Overseas Representative, RMSMC, Russkya
- Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army
RE: Marauder Armoured Car Procurement

Господин Gaslukatov,

I have introduced the provided specifications to members of the Hussar Regiments who would field the БРА Marauder and they, as well as myself, are most impressed with this vehicle. The decision between the БРА and the BRA-E will be made concurrently with the decision on a new main battle tank, as some of the competing designs are equipped with a 125mm weapon.

This leads to my only question. Is it possible to have the standard БРА refitted with our own secondary weapons, or is this only possible on the BRA-E variation?

Best regards,
- Lt.Col. Dieter Franck,
Royal Army of De Vliggenplaat


Addressed to: Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army of De Vliggenplaat
Addressed from: Ivan Gaslukatov, Primary Overseas Representative, RMSMC

Should you opt for the 125mm LWLR-30 main gun and order the БРА in quantity (i.e. more than 75 vehicles), it will most certainly be possible to refit with your own secondary weapon systems. If desired, the vehicles can be delivered completed with your weapons once the weapons are provided to the appropriate manufacturing plant, or delivered without secondary armaments and your own firms can install them as you see fit with or without RMSMC technical support.

- Ivan Gaslukatov,
Primary Overseas Representative, RMSMC

Notice to Global Arms Community:

These tenders will be closed to further offers by 5 April 2008, at which point the Royal Army and Luftmacht will determine which weapon systems take part in Phase II of the adoption program.

To: Oberstleutnant D. Franck, Quartermaster-General's Aide, Royal Army
From: Office of Heidi Varga, Sales Department President, Aequatian Military Industries
Re: M20A4 Mackall questions

We thank you for your interest in one of our products and are happy to reply to your questions regarding the M20A4 variant of the Mackall line of main battle tanks.

Due to the vast numbers of exports to nearly two dozen customers, the Mackall's design is modular enough to accept indigenous weapon systems in place of the main or secondary armaments equipping the Aequatian service models.

The C1220 is a Cravanian-designed and manufactured 20mm remote-mounted internally-loaded chain gun used as a close-in weapon system (CIWS) for use against anti-tank guided missiles and other projectiles. Directed by the "Ranger" MM-wave radar suite, the C1220 is able to engage enemy weapons in the immediate zone around the vehicle and defeat targets up to fifty (50) metres from the vehicle.

Once again, we thank you for your interest and hope that our products can serve your requirements well in the future.

Heidi Varga,
President of Sales,
Aequatian Military Industries

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To: Group Captain K. Schroeder, Procurement Office, Luftmacht, De Vliggenplaat
From: Office of Heidi Varga, Sales Department President, Aequatian Military Industries
Re: Aircraft Procurement

We are confident that both the F-124A Bullwhip air superiority fighter and A-195A Rhino ground attack aircraft will provide your air service with exceptional combat capabilities in the desired roles and hope that it is chosen for your tender.

Once again, we thank you for your interest and hope that our products can serve your requirements well in the future.

Heidi Varga,
President of Sales,
Aequatian Military Industries

Notice to Global Arms Community:

The opportunity to submit equipment for this acquisitions phase has ended. Selected models will move on to Phase II trials.

Koninlijke Landmacht:
- Main Battle Tank: M20A4 "Mackall" [Aequatio]
- Armoured Car: BRA "Marauder" [Russkya]
- Primary Logistics Vehicle: M5a (483) [Van Luxemburg]

Luftmacht:
- Air Superiority Fighter(s): AAE/Hawkins "Tornado" [Bergelland], AMI F-124A "Bullwhip" [Aequatio]
- Ground Attack Aircraft: AMI A-195A "Rhino" [Aequatio]

The selected firms will be contacted to provide a number of vehicles for testing purposes.

From: Hawkins Aerospace Technologies, Swansea, Bergelland
To: Group Captain K. Schroeder, Procurement Office, Luftmacht, De Vliggenplaat
Subject: Re: Air Superiority Fighter Proposal

We are honoured by your choice of our proposal to proceed into your Phase II trials. After much lobbying and discussion, we have been able to secure an authorization to provide you with the classified RADAR Absorbent Material that we have developed.

We would also like you to know that we can easily fit flare and chaff dispensers as per your request.

Any further modifications that you may require now and/or in the future will be considered by our engineers.

Feel free to contact me with any further inquiries and/or requests that you may have.

Respectfully,
Jennifer Willowfield
VP of Marketing
Hawkins Aerospace