Dominate South Asia

"Some time ago, the Soviet Union and Pakistan had some air exchanges. Although Pakistan won, Pakistan's equipment was indeed not good." Secretary of State George Shultz said: "We sold them F-16s, which only had combat capabilities. And the quantity is not enough.”

"Schultz, do you also think that these F-14 fighter jets should be sold to Pakistan? That would reveal the secrets of our navy! This is the main fighter jet of our navy!" Poindexter said.

Poindexter, national security adviser and Navy vice admiral, is on the same side as Weinberg.

"Even if it was not sold to Pakistan, the secret would have been leaked a long time ago. The Iranian Air Force knows the performance of the F-14 fighter jets very well." Schultz said: "Don't neglect our security in Central Asia just for the sake of some petty profits for the Navy. , If the Soviets go south and gain access to the Indian Ocean, all of our strategies will be readjusted, and the Soviet Union will become a terrifying existence running rampant around the world. "

The navy's petty profits made Poindexter blush.

"Bush, what do you think?" Reagan finally looked at his partner, Vice President Bush.

"Wouldn't it be better to leave it to the members of the Senate?" Bush said: "What they came up with after deliberation must be more truth and completely correct."

Among this group of people, the real old fox is Vice President Bush hiding here. Selling F-14 to Pakistan has pros and cons. How to choose is left to those congressmen, who can better ensure the safety of these people here. After all, , now that the economy has hit a low point, those Democratic congressmen are likely to use this incident to criticize the government. No matter what they do, it is wrong.

"Okay, we'll make a decision after the Senate comes to a conclusion." Reagan finally expressed his stance.

Weinberger was overjoyed. Those people couldn't make any decisions without half a year. If Pakistan couldn't wait for this batch of fighters, it might as well wait for the next batch of F-16s. Yes, there are also F- 20. Anyway, we don’t plan to equip the country domestically, so we might as well make money by exporting.

But he didn't know that Bush's words were actually more meaningful, because he already knew the reactions of the members of the Senate and knew that during this period, those members had been disturbed by Grumman and Pakistan's visiting Mhama. Under the lobbying of Germany, it has been inclined to help Pakistan and agreed to export those fighters.

It would be beneficial to both parties. Grumman would get rid of its baggage, and Pakistan would be more effective in attacking the Soviets. After all, the Soviets are now the biggest enemy of the United States.

However, a brand-new fighter aircraft, from purchase, to equipping troops, training, and maintenance, a series of work, will not be able to form combat effectiveness within two or three years.

Even if it is sold to Pakistan now, they can only rely on those F-16s to fight for the time being.

Grumman Corporation.

"Brigadier General Mhamad, the Senate has passed the proposal and agreed to our export of F-14 to your country." Pierre said to Mhamad with a smile on his face: "Now, we should enter the next step. , discuss the specific price of the fighter jet and your payment method.”

Hamad nodded: "You already said last time that it will be delivered to our country at the same price as your navy."

"Yes, in order to support our friends, our company is willing to provide it to your country at a preferential price, US$50 million per unit. What do you think?"

Fifty million? Hearing this, the smile on Hamad's face suddenly solidified: "Your Excellency Pierre, do you think that we have traveled thousands of miles to come here and convinced the elders of the parliament, but in the end we will be cut by you? ? We don’t only have the F-14 as an option, F- 15. Dassault’s Mirage 4000 is also the subject of our inspection. If you want to continue, please show your company’s sincerity! We also came here under huge domestic pressure, many of them People laughed at us for buying Hangar Queen."

The queen of the hangar is the F-15! Pierre is also dissatisfied with Hamad's pretentious approach. However, seeing that the contract is about to fall through, if Pierre is more tough, I am afraid that the man in front of him will really walk away. On the battlefield People who fight in the east and west are tough in everything they do.

"How much does your country plan to spend?" Pierre asked.

"I am a soldier, straight forward." Mhammad said: "What you sold to the U.S. Navy was ten million dollars apiece."

"That was the price in the early days!" Pierre exclaimed: "That was the price when the contract was just signed! Later, due to inflation, we lost money when we sold it to the Navy. Now it is not at this price, it is 30 million One dollar!”

If it really cost ten million dollars, then this business would be impossible to continue, and Pierre would lose so much that he couldn't even afford to wear underwear.

"Okay, then thirty million U.S. dollars." Mhammad said: "That's twenty-four billion U.S. dollars. We also need five hundred Phoenix missiles, one thousand Sparrow missiles, and AIM-9L all-directional attack missiles. Two thousand, plus these missiles, the contract value totals three billion U.S. dollars, including the cost of your help in training our personnel, as well as some vulnerable parts..."

Phoenix missiles are very expensive, one is worth a million, five hundred is worth 500 million! These things are not from Grumman. They are products from Hughes, packaged and sold by your own company? That’s too cheap for the person in front of you, right?

"No, at least 3.2 billion US dollars!" Pierre couldn't help but say, calculating the price of those missiles.

"Okay, deal!" Mhamad said: "This is a detailed list of the wearing parts we need."

Did the other party agree so quickly? Pierre's eyelids began to twitch as he looked at the detailed bill that Hammad opened. At the front were forty backup engines. These engines are already worth $100 million! Look at the others, they are not cheap!

This guy, who only knows how to fight, is clearly the shrewdest businessman!

"Mr. Pierre, I heard that the Iranians have already paid for those fighter jets in stock. No matter how much you sell them, it will be pure profit." Mhamad said: "We didn't get the slightest benefit from this. The price is our lowest limit. If it is higher, we really can't afford it. Many people in the country have complained about this. At this price, we can already buy more F-16 fighters. Moreover, we will need to import many more in the future. Parts, your company can still increase revenue through subsequent maintenance.”

This is not a one-time deal. After the fighter plane is sold, it can continue to sell various parts and components, which can extend its life in the medium term, and can earn more dollars through continuous upgrades, especially for a country like Pakistan. , there is no aviation industry, at most there is only a J-6 overhaul factory. In such a country, the later maintenance of fighter aircraft will make Grumman more money.

Hearing what Mhamad said, Pierre finally agreed: "Okay, Brigadier General Mhamad, we are all doing this to support our South Asian brothers and resist the Soviet aggression. We at Grumman are willing to do this." Defeat the Soviet Union and do your part.”

The two hands clasped together: "Mr. Pierre, I wish us a happy cooperation."

Until now, the cooperation between the two parties has been very pleasant, except that the price just now made Pierre feel a little low. However, if it was finally sold to the Navy, the US Navy would give even less.

"Brigadier General Hamad, when do you plan to officially marry my daughter?" After saying this, Pierre continued to ask.

It was not appropriate for him to say this, but now his daughter is with this man, and it is obvious that this man will be a big figure in Pakistan in the future. Pierre supports his daughter's choice.

"I'm sorry." Mhamad said: "You know, I am a soldier, and the marriage of a soldier must be approved by my superiors. When I return to Pakistan, I will report it to the Ministry of National Defense. When the president approves it, I will Marry Lilith. Our wedding also symbolizes the great friendship between our two countries, and the president will definitely agree.”

"Okay, then I'll be waiting for your good news." Pierre said. Pierre had no reason to object to his daughter's marriage to a Pakistani brigadier general, who was personally chosen by his own daughter.

In the United States, freedom is always advocated. No matter who his daughter wants to be with, it is his daughter's own choice.

Returning to the temporary hotel where he stayed, as soon as he closed the door, a pair of arms stretched out from behind and hugged Hamad from behind.

"My dear, are you back?" Lilith's mouth was right next to Muhamad's ear, and her seductive breath spread into Muhamad's nose. Muhamad felt that his lower body began to expand.

"Well, I came back and discussed the introduction of fighter jets with my future father-in-law." Mhammad said: "This matter is a good thing for Pakistan and Grumman."

Hearing Mhamad talk about his future father-in-law, Lilith's heart was filled with sweetness. Her red lips kissed Mhamad's stubbled face, and she stretched her soft tongue to Mhamad's face. mouth.

After a long kiss, Lilith felt that Hamad seemed to be absent-minded today. After the two were freed, Lilith asked: "My dear, why do you seem a little unhappy?"

"I heard that Grumman has written a new program for the Tomcat radar, which has a better downward-looking and downward-shooting capability and can help us find Soviet aircraft more easily in mountainous areas. Unfortunately, this is written for the U.S. Navy , out of confidentiality, they will definitely not give this new program to us in Pakistan," Mhamad said: "Also, the F-14 engine has a high failure rate. I heard that they use improved engines. It’s a pity that we can’t get the engine instead.”