Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

The Navy needs time to install and test the Exocet missile system. Only after testing is complete and the first batch of orders is placed will the French give Qin Yang the corresponding commission as agreed. But now, he has put forward a new request: We want it now, the sooner the better, even if we give you a sum of money in advance!

After all, Qin Yang knew in his heart that there would be no subsequent orders. If the Navy was bolder and followed his plan, there wouldn't even be a prototype of the Exocet missile. Therefore, the six million commission was just a pipe dream. However, Qin Yang really wanted these ten Exocet missiles and had to buy them.

This request delighted both Thomas and Raphael: "President Qin, what model do you want? If you're in a hurry, we can transfer them directly from the military's armory for you."

This is also a characteristic of the French arms sales. Anyway, they themselves are equipped with corresponding weapons. Therefore, if the customer is in a hurry, they can even transfer them from their own military armory. After all, the military won't use them immediately, and making money is the top priority.

Especially with a new customer!

"Air-launched version, and not too many, just ten for now. Let me test the sales channels. If customers like them, I will continue to order in large quantities," Qin Yang said.

"Okay, no problem. However, the air-launched version of the missile needs to be paired with a fighter jet. If the customer only buys the missile and not the fighter jet, will it be unusable?" Raphael continued, "Our Super Étendard fighter jet is the most suitable carrier for the Exocet missile, and the price is not expensive. Should the customer buy a batch of fighter jets along with the missiles?"

"Well, that's indeed possible. However, let's get the missiles first. As for the fire control system debugging, you don't need to be responsible for that for now. When the customer buys the missiles and finds that the fire control system is not well-tuned, they will have to come back to us for debugging. At that time, we can quote the customer a high price."

Hearing Qin Yang's words, Raphael showed a satisfied smile: "That's right, we don't need to rush. There's still big business to come. Now, we will deliver them to you at the normal weapon price of $180,000 per missile. Don't worry about the production date of the missiles. In sealed packaging, the missiles have a long lifespan. By the way, where do you plan to take delivery?"

"Of course, send them here to us," Qin Yang said. "According to international practice, we will pay you 30% as a deposit, 30% after departure, and the remaining 40% when they arrive at our port, is that okay?"

This is just an international practice. There is also a practice where payment is made in full after departure! Thomas wanted to argue for it, but Qin Yang had already raised his wine glass: "Come, everyone, let us toast to this transaction. This is just the beginning. In the future, we will have more business cooperation."

Raphael also raised his glass. That's right, this is indeed just the beginning. Building a relationship of mutual trust is not easy. Anyway, getting 60% already means half the profit. The rest is pure profit, and there are even greater profits in the future. Therefore, he couldn't insist on anything anymore.

"Okay, cheers to our future cooperation!"

The Western food was quickly served, and Nie Xiaoqian sat there obediently and started eating. It was obvious that it wasn't her first time eating Western food. She used the knife and fork skillfully and her posture was very elegant.

She didn't need to translate anything. She was just there as an extra. After eating, the sky outside had darkened. It wasn't until she got on the sidecar that she finally spoke.

"Brother Yang, is this transaction considered to be for Fangbei Company or your Factory 960?"

"That depends on whether the company's superiors approve it," Qin Yang said. "If the superiors approve it, it will be considered Fangbei Company's. If the superiors don't approve it, it will be considered our Factory 960's."

Anyway, Factory 960 also earns US dollars from foreign trade. Taking out 1.8 million to buy ten Exocet missiles is no one else's business to interfere with. In fact, he would rather go through his own factory's accounts. After buying them back, he would put them in the warehouse for a year. By next year, hehe, each one could be sold for 900,000 US dollars!

After deducting shipping costs, each one would earn 700,000 US dollars, and ten would earn 7 million US dollars. This was completely a sure profit.

"Brother Yang, what are you buying these for? Are you really selling them to Iran? Even if they buy them, I'm afraid they won't be able to use them."

A lone missile cannot be used. It needs a matching fire control system. The weapons in Iran's hands are all American-made. They may not be compatible with French missiles. Could it be that you really want to make a second profit? When I talked to the Iranians last time, there was no mention of anti-ship missiles. Their war is mainly on land.

Or are you reselling them to Iraq? Iraq does have French weapons, but if they want to buy them, they can just buy them directly from the French. There's no need to go through a third party.

"Xiaoqian, if I said that I have the ability to predict the future, that I can foresee a war next year, and know that this batch of missiles can be sold for a high price, would you believe it?"

Qin Yang was a little tipsy at this time. Riding a motorcycle after drinking, the wind made him giddy, and he spoke too boldly.

"I believe it," Nie Xiaoqian nodded. "My lover is very powerful. Whether it's technology or vision, you are the most powerful man in this world. Your gun is very powerful, your cannon will also be very powerful, and your predictions are also very powerful."

"That's for sure. Your man's gun is very powerful, and your man is also good at firing cannons," Qin Yang continued to spout nonsense. However, he was still sober. He couldn't say anything about letting Nie Xiaoqian try the gun now. There would be a chance later. The girls of this era are very traditional. Without a suitable opportunity, that kind of relationship is impossible before marriage.

The motorcycle stopped at the entrance of Fangbei Company. Qin Yang and Nie Xiaoqian got off the motorcycle and planned to walk into the courtyard together to Nie Xiaoqian's room. The atmosphere was very good. Even if they didn't do anything else, sitting and chatting would be nice.

However, just as they were about to step in, they saw a child running over quickly from the opposite side, followed by an adult.

"Niuniu?"

"Yes, Uncle, Auntie, you're back?" Niuniu said as he ran over, throwing himself at Nie Xiaoqian. In recent days, he had become accustomed to living here and had also become friends with Nie Xiaoqian.

"Engineer Qin, I finally met you today." Zhang Yue was carrying food from the Factory 960 cafeteria: "Regarding our radar research and development, I was thinking about finding a time to report to you."

"Engineer Zhang, don't be so formal, just call me Yangzi. Are there any difficulties in the research and development?"

After the prototype came back, Zhang Yue and Xu Guohua invested in this radar mapping and imitation project. For the time being, they are only disassembling and researching. When Factory 960 continues to engage in infrastructure construction and also brings back a group of college students, this radar research and development department can officially start working.

For now, it's just a starting stage. However, at least there is formal work now, unlike when I first came some time ago, when I had to help with other work.

"The biggest difficulties at present are that we are not clear about some of the chips inside, and the processing of the radar antenna requires professional CNC machine tools."

"For the chip problem, we can subscribe to some Western professional magazines and reverse engineer them through their functions. As for professional CNC machine tools, we can find a way to get another one!" Qin Yang said.

It is possible to manufacture with indigenous methods, Zhang Yue is engaged in this kind of technology. However, the reject rate of products manufactured with indigenous methods is too high. Anyway, we can make money now, so we can completely get another one. Since we were able to get a CNC machine tool for processing the sabot of armor-piercing projectiles, we can certainly get a CNC machine tool for processing flat slot radar antennas! Coupled with the fixture specially developed by Zhang Yue, the yield rate will be perfect!

As for the method, it's the same as last time! Use what we have on hand, technology that is more advanced than foreigners to exchange. What COCOM, bullshit.

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