Force 1752 initiative

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Force 1752 Initiative

New Alexandrian Defense Modernization Program
Budget: NAX€ 7.3 trillion (1740 AN-1752 AN)
Defense spending target: 4% of GDP
File:Force1752Logo.png Official logo of the Force 1752 Initiative
Program Details
Completion Date	15.XV.1752 AN
Status	Active implementation
Key Objectives
Primary	Force Structure Modernization
Secondary	Equipment Recapitalization
Tertiary	Strategic Forces Enhancement
Additional	Industrial Base Development
Major Funding Allocations
Federal Navy	38% (NAX€ 2.77 trillion)
Grand Army	31% (NAX€ 2.26 trillion)
Federal Air Force	22% (NAX€ 1.61 trillion)
Federal Space Force	5% (NAX€ 365 billion)
Federal Guards	4% (NAX€ 292 billion)
Cornerstone defense policy of the Jimenez administration (1739 AN-present)

The Force 1752 Initiative is a comprehensive military modernization and procurement program launched by the Federal Humanist Party government of Nouvelle Alexandrie in 1740 AN following the Agreement for Stable Governance. The initiative aims to increase the Federation's defense spending to 4% of GDP by 1742 AN and maintain this level through 1752 AN, representing the largest peacetime military investment in the nation's history. The program derives its name from its target completion year (1752 AN) and focuses on strengthening all branches of the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie while prioritizing manufacturers from Raspur Pact member states.

Announced by Premier Juan Pablo Jimenez during a special session of the Federal Assembly on 15.I.1740 AN, the Force 1752 Initiative represents a cornerstone policy of the FHP minority government. The program encompasses comprehensive equipment modernization, force structure reforms, personnel expansion, and industrial capacity development across the Federation's military establishment.

Background

The initiative was developed during a period of profound geopolitical transformation that significantly altered the strategic landscape for Nouvelle Alexandrie. The East Keltian Collapse (1736 AN-1738 AN) witnessed the disintegration of two key New Alexandrian allies, Normark and Anahuaco, creating a massive power vacuum in northern and eastern Keltia. This collapse resulted in the absorption of over 10 million refugees by Nouvelle Alexandrie and opened vast territories to potential exploitation by non-aligned powers like the Confederacy of the Dispossessed and Bassaridia Vaeringheim. Simultaneously, the Benacian War (1738 AN-1741 AN) between Shireroth and the Benacian Union (both key Raspur Pact members) significantly reshaped the regional balance of power. The conflict concluded with the Treaty of Lorsdam, resulting in Shireroth's victory and its subsequent departure from the Pact. This left the Benacian Union fragmented and significantly weakened, fundamentally altering power dynamics within the alliance system. The reconfiguration of the Raspur Pact following these events necessitated a reevaluation of security commitments and capabilities among remaining members. With Shireroth's departure and the Benacian Union's diminished capacity, greater responsibility fell to the remaining countries in the Raspur Pact, including Nouvelle Alexandrie.

On the domestic front, several key factors influenced the initiative's development. The Spring Crisis of 1739 had exposed critical vulnerabilities in military command structures and equipment, highlighting the need for comprehensive reform. Many service branches were operating with aging equipment, particularly naval vessels commissioned in the early 1700s that required urgent replacement or modernization. The need to maintain technological parity with other major Raspur Pact member states served as another driving factor, particularly as regional competitors accelerated their own military modernization programs. Additionally, industrial policy objectives aimed at stimulating economic growth following the Recession of 1737 aligned perfectly with a major defense procurement initiative.

Notably, the program was developed in close consultation with the Liberty and Prosperity Alliance and the Gang of 21 independents during the negotiations after the 1739 general elections to form a government. These parliamentary partners also secured important provisions requiring that 35% of contracts involve private sector partnerships and emphasizing domestic manufacturing capacity development, ensuring broader economic benefits beyond pure military considerations.

Concord Alliance

The Force 1752 Initiative strategically complements the parallel development of the Concord Alliance Treaty Organization (CATO), a security framework established between Nouvelle Alexandrie, Natopia, Oportia, and Vegno. The military capabilities developed through Force 1752 are specifically designed for versatility, enhancing Nouvelle Alexandrie's contributions to both security frameworks with particular attention to naval and air assets that can support CATO operations. This dual-purpose approach reflects New Alexandrie's evolving strategic posture as a bridge between security architectures of the Raspur Pact and CATO.

Key Objectives

The Force 1752 Initiative has five strategic objectives:

• Force Structure Modernization: Reorganize the Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie to enhance operational flexibility, joint operations capability, and rapid deployment capacity;
• Equipment Recapitalization: Replace aging platforms across all service branches with next-generation systems;
• Strategic Forces Enhancement: Continue nuclear disarmament, deploy the NOVA Shield, expand cyber capabilities and space-based assets;
• Industrial Base Development: Expand domestic defense industrial capacity through strategic public-private partnerships;
• Personnel Quality Improvement: Increase recruitment, retention, and training quality while implementing reforms from Operation Clean Hands;
• Rapid Response Capability: Develop specialized forces capable of responding to emerging threats in the Keltia Green and other contested areas resulting from regional power vacuums.

Major Contractors

New Alexandrian

• Javelin Industries: Prime contractor for next-generation combat vehicles, infantry weapons systems, fighter aircraft, and unmanned aerial systems.
• Pontecorvo Firm: Prime contractor for naval vessel construction, including surface combatants and submarines.
• ESB Susa: Prime contractor for integrated command systems, communications networks, and electronic warfare capabilities.
• Ahvaz Automotive Engineering Company: Prime contractor for military transport vehicles and logistics systems.
• National Qullqa System: Prime contractor for military logistics, supply chain management, and infrastructure development.

International

• Mishalan Arsenal ( Benacian Union): Key partner for armored vehicle development and production, with increased role following the Benacian War.
• Akeraiótita Dockyards ( Constancia): Partner for naval systems integration and missile technologies.
• Luix-Satyria Scientific-Production Association ( Natopia): Partner for advanced sensors, electronic systems, and space technologies, with expanded role reflecting stronger CATO ties.
• Neridia Defense Industries ( Natopia): Partner for tanks and other land weapons.
• Dingo Enterprises ( Natopia): Partner for electronic systems and space technologies.

Budget and Economic Impact

The Force 1752 Initiative has a total budget allocation of NAX€ 7.3 trillion through 1752 AN, representing approximately 4% of GDP annually from 1742 AN onward. The funding distribution across fiscal years is structured to allow gradual industrial ramp-up:

Fiscal Year	Budget (NAX€ billions)	% of GDP
1740 AN	580	3.2%
1741 AN	680	3.6%
1742 AN	760	4.0%
1743 AN	790	4.0%
1744 AN	820	4.0%
1745 AN	850	4.0%
1746 AN	880	4.0%
1747 AN	910	4.0%
1748 AN	940	4.0%
1749 AN	970	4.0%
1750 AN	1,000	4.0%
1751 AN	1,030	4.0%
1752 AN	1,070	4.0%

Political Debate

The Force 1752 Initiative has generated significant political debate domestically. The Federal Humanist Party government has framed the program as essential to national security and economic development, with Premier Juan Pablo Jimenez describing it as "an investment in peace through strength." The initiative has received consistent support from the Liberty and Prosperity Alliance and the Gang of 21 independents who helped form the government, and is outlined in their governing program, the Agreement for Stable Governance.

Opposition has come primarily from the Alliance for a Just Nouvelle Alexandrie, with leader Gabrielle Fitzgerald criticizing the "excessive militarization of the budget" and arguing that "resources could be better allocated to address the housing crisis and social needs." The Federal Consensus Party has taken a more nuanced position, supporting force modernization but questioning specific spending levels.

Public opinion polling by the Institute of Public Opinion indicates approximately 58% support for the initiative, with strongest backing in regions with significant defense manufacturing presence such as Alduria, Wechua Nation, South Lyrica, and Santander. Support is notably higher (63%) in areas that have absorbed significant refugee populations from the East Keltian Collapse, where economic benefits are most directly felt.

See also

• Federal Forces of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• Agreement for Stable Governance
• Gang of 21
• Juan Pablo Jimenez
• Administration of Premier Juan Pablo Jimenez
• New Alexandrian general election, 1739
• Defense industry of Nouvelle Alexandrie
• East Keltian Collapse
• Benacian War
• Treaty of Lorsdam
• Concord Alliance Treaty Organization
• Raspur Pact