The Imperial Union Ministry of Defence announces the successful completion of a major national naval procurement initiative, delivering full operational capability across all eight major fleets of the Imperial Union.
This program represents the largest coordinated expansion and modernization of the Imperial fleet in its history, ensuring sustained global reach, carrier strike dominance, and layered maritime defense.
With core fleet requirements now met, both VAE Shipyards and Vocavian Shipyards are formally opening additional production capacity for international partners and allied procurement programs.
All vessels produced through Vocavian facilities are built to modern structural and survivability standards, with modular upgrade pathways and export-configurable systems.
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Available Naval Platforms (Export & Domestic Production)
Thunderking-Class Supercarrier — Block II
• 275m length
• 4 catapult launch systems
• Extra-large aircraft lifts
• 100+ aircraft capacity
• Designed for sustained, high-tempo carrier operations
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Shatterhorn-Class Carrier — Block II
• 225m length
• 3 catapult launch systems
• Large aircraft lifts
• 90–100 aircraft capacity
• Optimized for expeditionary strike groups
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2200 Clean-Sheet Cruiser Design
• 150m length
• 72–124 VLS cells (configurable)
• 4-helicopter hangar
• Mission bay with limited amphibious capability
• Modular for strike, air defense, or command roles
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Huntsman-Class Air Warfare Destroyer
• 100m length
• 48–64 VLS cells
• Integrated Barracuda deployable fleet air defense system
• Dual helicopter hangar
• Designed for layered fleet air and missile defense
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Defender-Class ASW Frigate
• 85m length
• 32–48 VLS cells
• Tiger Shark ASW system:
• Torpedo interception
• Area surveillance
• Submarine detection and neutralization
• Dual helicopter capacity
• Organic point air defense systems
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Helios-Class Corvette — Block II
• 60m length
• 8–12 VLS cells
• Single helicopter capacity
• Multi-role platform for patrol, escort, and littoral operations
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LHD Variants
• Amphibious assault and expeditionary variants available upon request
• Configurable for aviation-heavy or marine deployment roles
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Program Impact
• Full-spectrum fleet capability achieved
• Export-ready naval production pipeline established
• Rapid scalability for allied and partner fleets
• Standardized yet modular designs for varied mission profiles
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The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to supporting allied security, maritime stability, and industrial cooperation across all regions.
Further procurement and partnership discussions are now open through official defence channels.
