Common Defense Framework

The Common Defense Framework (CDF, Nylele: Rafitra Fiarovana Iombonana, RAFI) is a multinational arms development & procurement program of the member states of the Kayatman Security Association. The primary objective of the RAFI program is the development of domestic defense industry capabilities of KSA member states in order to reduce its reliance on arms export from other countries. The program was initiated in 1970 spearheaded by Lieutenant General <INSERT NAME>, the KSA's then Chief of the Center for Innovation & Research (CIR), a department of the KSA responsible for identifying potential improvement opportunities for the KSA both structurally and operationally. Teams of experts from the CIR identified that KSA member states reliance on foreign arms imports and the under investment of its domestic defense industry pose a long term risk to the KSA's ability to remain nominally independent and free from foreign influence. To counter this CIR proposed that each KSA member state should foster the growth of its domestic arms manufacturing capabilities, particulary small arms in the beginning. The Badger MTV represents the first significant milestone and breakthrough in KSA arms manufacturing capabilities, an inexpensive yet reliable vehicle, two values which most if not all KSA military assets would eventually be based upon. Below is a comprehensive list of all known equipment developed by the KSA under the RAFI program.

Ground Vehicles

• Badger MTV - A 4WD tactical vehiclle developed by Tran Heavy Industries and in service as the standard general purpose light utilty vehicle
• Saola ATWC - A light amphibious and air-transportable armored fighting vehicle with 3x3 wheeled and tracked versions.
• Leopard ATFV - An evolution of the Saola AT-WC. It is a modular armored fighting vehicle that comes in both 8x8 wheeled and tracked versions.
• Panther Tank - A third generation medium tank.

Aircraft

• Mach M-100 - A light utility aircraft with STOL capability.
• Mach M-200 - A medium transport aircraft which can perform a variety of mission profiles. Entered service in 1988
  • Mach M-250 - Improved version of the original M-200, entered service in 2008
    • Mach M-250B - Electronic warfare variant of the M-250.
    • Mach M-250E - Airborne early warning and control variant of the M-250.
    • Mach M-250S - SIGINT variant of the M-250.
    • Mach M-250R - Aerial tanker variant of the M-250.
    • Mach M-250W - Anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol variant.
• Mach M-300 - A strategic airlifter, entered service in 2018.
  • Mach M-300R - Aerial tanker variant of the M-300, capable of carrying up to 100 tonnes of fuel.
• MI-1 Talon - A multirole combat aircraft.

Warships

• Victory-class destroyer - A guided missile destroyer developed by Khuat Shipyards, expected to enter into service in 2024.
• Unity-class amphibious assault ship - A class of landing platform helicopter vessels designed for amphibious warfare and military operations other than war. Expected to enter into service in 2026