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The '''Dragoon IFV''' | The '''Dragoon IFV''', or '''''Dragún'' Type-2008/2014 FTA''', is a series of military vehicles jointly developed by [[Faneria]] and [[Yonderre]] as a type of modern {{Wp|Infantry Fighting Vehicle}} from 2000-2008. It first entered service in August 2009 in the [[Yonderian Defence Force]], followed closely by the [[National Army Land Forces (Faneria)|National Army Land Forces]] in January 2010. The chassis has since become the basis for several widespread IFV, {{Wp|Armored Personnel Carrier|APC}}, and other combat vehicle variants used by over a dozen countries worldwide. It was built to replace older APCs and early IFVs in an infantry support role. | ||
== Designers and Production == | == Designers and Production == | ||
In Faneria, the Dragoon is designated as a ''Feithicil Troda Armúrtha'' (Armored Fighting Vehicle); in Fhainnin military nomenclature, this designation includes both traditional IFVs and any APCs armed with autocannon or other weapons heavier than antipersonnel-grade. | In Faneria, the Dragoon is designated as a ''Feithicil Troda Armúrtha'' (Armored Fighting Vehicle); in Fhainnin military nomenclature, this designation includes both traditional IFVs and any APCs armed with autocannon or other weapons heavier than antipersonnel-grade. | ||
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The Dragoon was a critical upgrade for both the YDF and the IFN of Yonderre and Faneria, respectively, which had relied on older APCs such as the [[Bataís APC|Bataís]] throughout much of the late 2000s. After the reinvigoration of the Fhainnin arms industry in the 1980s, a plan was put forward to begin joint development of military equipment with other Vandarch-bound powers. This would lead to the creation of the Dragoon as a joint project between Yonderre and Faneria, with a long period of upgrades and variants. In 2014, Yonderre and Faneria reviewed the design of the Dragoon, integrating newer technologies and creating the Project 2014 Dragoon (colloquially the 'Dragon' as a play on its Fhasen spelling). | The Dragoon was a critical upgrade for both the YDF and the IFN of Yonderre and Faneria, respectively, which had relied on older APCs such as the [[Bataís APC|Bataís]] throughout much of the late 2000s. After the reinvigoration of the Fhainnin arms industry in the 1980s, a plan was put forward to begin joint development of military equipment with other Vandarch-bound powers. This would lead to the creation of the Dragoon as a joint project between Yonderre and Faneria, with a long period of upgrades and variants. In 2014, Yonderre and Faneria reviewed the design of the Dragoon, integrating newer technologies and creating the Project 2014 Dragoon (colloquially the 'Dragon' as a play on its Fhasen spelling). | ||
The [[Kelpie IFV]] is a planned partial replacement for the Dragoon, though the Dragoon will remain in service in the armies of Faneria and Yonderre until the 2040s in its variant roles and as a reserve vehicle according to current defense program statements. | Originally, Fhainnin manufacturers had pushed for the introduction of the contemporary, locally-designed ''Capall'' FTA instead of joint production, but were turned down for political reasons. The ''Capall'' was accepted in limited numbers along armored formations in a narrow armored scouts role. Its successor, the [[Kelpie IFV]], is a planned partial replacement for the Dragoon, though the Dragoon will remain in service in the armies of Faneria and Yonderre until the 2040s in its variant roles and as a reserve vehicle according to current defense program statements. | ||
=== Manufacturers === | === Manufacturers === | ||
The Dragoon is built in several locations worldwide, including Faneria, Yonderre, and under license in limited numbers in other nations (names). | The Dragoon is built in several locations worldwide, including Faneria, Yonderre, and under license in limited numbers in other nations (names). | ||