Can You Make A Nuclear Weapons Too?

Michael looked at the two photos alternately with still confused eyes.

If it wasn't for me, the word "tech leak" would have come out of that mouth several times.

But in the end he didn't put the words in his mouth, he swish and looked straight into my eyes.

[It's unlikely, but...]

[Yes, there was no such thing. Does it make sense to steal technology from American defense companies only if we're not crazy?]

I spoke directly on behalf of him, who seemed to be struggling with the choice of words.

As he sighed, he shook his head and said.

[Hey, it's not China, and there's no way Jaewoo would do that. Then this is purely a coincidence... I can't believe this.]

[Even so, what do you do with reality? If I'm really confused, can I give you a piece of evidence?]

[What evidence do you mean?]

[Proof that we didn't steal America's development plan.]

[··········.]

He didn't say anything, but he looked like he wanted to hear.

With a small smile, I immediately opened up some files I had prepared for presentation to the military and the press and shoved them into him.

[Since it's not a secret yet, I've only picked out things that don't matter.]

Michael immediately turned his attention to those words.

After some time has passed, he glances at me, whose expression changes moment by moment.

[Did you apply the automatic additive molding method to the rotor?]

[That's right. As far as I know, it's still Boeing or Sikorsky. It is also a technology that no American company has succeeded in developing. Besides that, we have already secured a lot of technology through the attack helicopter development process, and we plan to apply it to the transport helicopter we are planning to develop. For example, increase the proportion of composite materials in engine parts to 30%, or design to adjust the clearance between parts of the gearbox with increased wear resistance by 20%. And up to the adoption of the ABC (advancing blade concept) rotor of the auto hydraulic system.]

[··········.]

[I only ask one thing here. If we stole American technology, would it be possible to develop all these things that the United States has not yet completed?]

It was then that Michael had completely dispelled his doubts.

After all, what is technology leakage in the yard where they put forward their technological prowess based on their advanced technology?

After a moment of dazed expression on his face, Michael finally scratched his head and spat out an apology.

[Sorry for making the situation uncomfortable for a while. Even after experiencing that, I overlooked Jaewoo’s technical skills.]

[No, I understand. To be honest, even if you are like me, if you see a concept that perfectly resembles my thoughts, I will raise suspicions about the leak.]

It was hot the whole time he spoke.

After all, it's true that the console itself was copied.

Even so, there is nothing wrong with the fact that the other technical parts were built by ourselves.

[Anyway, I plan to submit this plan to the military. So, it’s not something you can be sure about right now, like the head coach is.]

[Hmm······.]

After that, Michael looked like he was in trouble without saying anything.

For some reason, he suddenly revealed his expression and suddenly grabbed my hand.

[A good idea came to me.]

[··········.]

[How about doing our joint development? Namely, Boeing and Sikorsky. And Jaewoo wants to collaborate.]

The development went in an unexpected direction.

With an absurd heart, I asked him implicitly.

[Do I have any reason to do that?]

[Of course it is. If joint development is possible, the Korean government as well as Jaewoo can earn huge profits.]

[··········.]

I looked at him quietly.

The word profit.

The moment it popped out, I already knew what he was going to say.

[The Korean government is expected to introduce at least 3000 units in the future. If it is jointly developed, the introduction cost of the Korean government will be drastically reduced. Then, wouldn't it be possible to secure a larger quantity than the Korean government initially expected?]

[··········.]

[And if the quantity is 3,000 units, the profit will be astronomical even if three companies jointly develop it.]

[I guess so. But what is the reason for proposing joint development? It's just a matter of time anyway, in the end, it's an aircraft that can be developed by the United States as well.]

For me, that was the question.

If there is no possibility of successful development, I don't know, is it not something that the US can secure after all?

At that moment, Michael responded with a brightening of his eyes.

[The time is a problem. Since Jaewoo is already starting with all the basic technologies, the development period can be greatly shortened, but it will take us well over 10 years. The problem is that, as it is, if the development period takes a long time, the budget problem will be hindered again, and then there is no law that says not to follow Comanche's footsteps.]

Comanche refers to an aircraft that was briefly known to the world in the U.S. military's plan to develop a new attack helicopter.

It started in the late 1980s, took nearly 20 years to develop, and was eventually abolished even after pouring more than 7 billion dollars in funds.

But why?

[To be honest, I don't want to see even the next transport helicopter acquisition project run like a Comanche.]

Only then did I understand his intentions.

In short, he doesn't want to repeat the same mistake now.

To that end, I would like to join hands with a high probability of success.

After all, there should have been one or two American shovels.

It must have been enough to feel frustrated for Michael, who had been watching it the whole time.

'But that's an idea you can have because you don't know the future.'

Comanche's misfortune is a budget as well as a budget, but it is a result of strong doubts about its effectiveness due to political factors and the emergence of UAVs, and in the case of Defiant, the actual development was almost complete.

"Hmm······."

It was then that an idea suddenly entered my mind.

It's a pretty tempting proposal, but I wonder if there's no reason why I should go ahead with joint development with them if that's the case.

In the end, if we succeed in developing it first, wouldn't the US be able to import it?

In that yard, the reason why I dared to jointly develop with them and share the profits...

[Abandon that thought.]

At that moment, Michael spat out words as if he had read my mind.

As he glanced at me in embarrassment, he twisted his lips and continued speaking again.

[I think you misunderstood, but I am not the government who is worried about the cancellation of the budget and development plan.]

[What else is that...]

[It's literally true. Right now, our government is not interested in the success of this project. I am only interested in saving one military company through this project.]

It was an increasingly questionable statement.

When he tilts his head, he pours out his words as if sighing.

[Boeing. In fact, it is safe to say that this project is only a measure to save Boeing.]

[A project to save Boeing?]

[As you know, Boeing is in the red right now. Although the company is holding out with good performance in the commercial aircraft market, the business is so large that a sustainable business is needed right away.]

[So you're saying the government stepped in?]

[Because if Boeing collapses, the ripple effect is enormous. No matter how perfect Jae-Woo makes in that yard, would he import it?]

[··········.]

If that's the case, then exports will really go across the water.

At least, I know better than anyone how tearful the American efforts to save local companies are.

‘Is it wise to take that offer then?’

It's just a matter of time, because it's a historical fact that the United States will be the Defiant anyway.

In that case, wouldn't it be better for me to intervene ahead of time and take advantage of it?

[For now, let's discuss it with our government.]

I finally agreed.

For a moment, Michael's eyes lit up, and he grabbed my hand, and I spit out the words at that moment.

[By the way, there is one condition.]

[··········.]

Michael frowned again.

You must have remembered that the words that came out of my mouth from experience were burdensome for me.

He spoke with a faint smile.

[The UH-60 in our military. What if you give me permission to improve it?]

[··········.]

[Even if our military introduces new mobile helicopters, it is difficult to replace them all at once due to budget problems. Hani-kun will definitely promote the improvement project, and I want to have the right to do so.]

[However, the license production right for UH-60 has already been granted by Daein Air.]

[Of course it is. However, anti-personnel aviation's logistics sector is already suffering from a ten-year deficit. So we will try to take over soon.]

[······ Acquiring Daein Air?]

[Korea's aviation industry has to go to a competitive system now. Ah! By the way, it would be better if the right to improve is handled after the acquisition is over. If it is announced in advance, there is a possibility that it will survive the acquisition process.]

[··········.]

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“Do you want to jointly develop with the United States?”

A few days later, I announced Michael's proposal at a Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting.

For a while, everyone was in a state of mind arguing for profit or loss.

Some of the dogs tell quite a poignant story.

“Aren’t there any concerns about technology leaks?”

“Anyway, the technologies we have are the ones that the US will be able to develop in the near future. No, we are in a position where we need help rather than the engine and tail rotor power transmission technology.”

“Then what is the cost of mass production? Are you sure it will decrease?”

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Kim Tae-ik prioritized the budget issue.

After all, that is the biggest stumbling block for the military, who has to roll a limited budget and produce results.

I nodded towards him as if confidently.

“As a result of the investigation, if Jae-Woo did it alone, the mass production cost was about 40 billion won. And if a mass production system through joint development is possible, it seems that it can be reduced to less than half.”

“That’s enough…….”

Military leaders responded positively to the promise of cost savings.

However, some figures with the US involvement in the export market still have a negative view.

Well, in the end, I am grateful as much as it is thinking of Jae-woo, but I am convinced that there will be no major problems with that, so I tried to persuade him again.

“Opening the export market will be easier than when Jae-woo goes out on his own. At least you can appeal with the background of the United States on your back. Besides, this is not a subcontract, but a joint development, so we have a strong voice.”

"Hmm······."

“Crucially, if cooperative development is confirmed, the benefits obtained will be beyond imagination. No, it could even lead to a dramatic expansion of KAI’s line beyond that.”

“You mean the production line?”

"That's right. In that case, I am sure that it will create tens of thousands of jobs per year.”(Read more @ hotmtlnovel.xyz)

The eyes of the military leaders, who could not let go of their hearts for a moment, lit up.

job creation.

stuck on that word.

If it is possible to contribute to society through a previously talked-about project, it will increase the burden on the military as well.

In the end, they nodded their heads no matter who came first, and in the end the dissenting opinion completely disappeared.

“I report to the president. Well, Chairman Jin, please look at me for a moment.”

After the meeting, Minister Lee Dong-wook turned and caught me.

His face had been shadowed all along.

I was worried that he might express concerns about the joint development, but fortunately, the words that came out of his mouth were not related to this project.

“It looks like I may be leaving sooner or later. So I think I should inform Chairman Jin of the news in advance.”

“What did you say… why all of a sudden?”

For me, it couldn't have been more bizarre.

There is only a little over a year left until the election.

Moreover, what is the reason for the resignation of the Minister of National Defense, who has not made any mistakes in a situation where the regime has not yet changed?

“I volunteered.”

“·················ogue.”

“Actually, there were abnormal findings on the recent health checkup. So, the results of the detailed examination..."

“Is it cancer?”

There was nothing else that came to mind other than that.

For other diseases, frankly, it is possible to treat them while preserving their place.

He nodded as if it wasn't a wrong guess.

“Yes, they said it was pancreatic cancer. It has also reached the third stage.”

For a moment, a feeling of despair engulfed my heart.

As we know, pancreatic cancer is a disease with a very low survival rate compared to other cancers.

Besides, it's questionable whether it's actually possible to use your hands if it's the 3rd season.

As I hesitated because I had nothing to say, Minister Lee Dong-wook patted me on the back with a mischievous smile.

“What would you do? that the situation was so. That being said, the President is planning to appoint Kim Tae-ik, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as the next minister. So, please stay by my side and help him.”

After those words, Minister Lee Dong-wook turned around again.

The loneliness felt from the back of his distant face.

For some reason, the thought that the world is futile as it is today fills his head.

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