Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

No one would spit out meat they've already eaten, but the Beirut massacre stirred up public outrage. On September 25th, a massive demonstration of 400,000 people erupted in the Israeli capital. Considering Israel's total population of only four million, this demonstration was unprecedented.

After several more days of stalemate, they finally couldn't withstand the pressure and unilaterally withdrew from Lebanon, bringing the Fifth Middle East War to an end in this manner.

War is cruel. The thousands of innocent civilians who perished in the Beirut massacre are testament to the brutality of the perpetrators, and they also illustrate a truth: in this world, backwardness invites aggression! If you want to protect your homeland and people, you must have a strong army and advanced weapons and equipment!

On the one hand, we must independently develop our own technology. On the other hand, we must seize this opportunity of the West opening its doors and quickly change the backward situation in our country through imports.

On October 4th, a passenger plane flew directly to Tel Aviv.

On the plane, Qin Yang, his wife Nie Xiaoqian, and Lin Heping sat in a row. The trio had practically become a 'iron triangle' for overseas trips.

"Xiaoqian, don't be fooled by the bleak autumn winds back home. Tel Aviv is warm as spring. After we get off the plane, let's stay by the sea and enjoy the beach and sunshine, what do you say?"

"Yang-ge, aren't we spending public funds on this trip? Is that appropriate?"

"It's not like I'm forcing it. They begged us to come. Besides, Rafael Company is arranging the accommodation, so it's not costing the Air Force any money. Oh, change your clothes in the bathroom. It's going to be hot when we get off the plane."

"Alright."

Nie Xiaoqian stood up and left her seat. An elderly man with a beaming smile walked over and plopped down in Nie Xiaoqian's seat: "President Qin, thank you for your guidance. Otherwise, our 611 Institute wouldn't have had this opportunity to go abroad."

Before departing, Qin Yang went to coordinate with the Air Force. This was originally an Air Force procurement activity and had nothing to do with the domestic aviation industry, but Qin Yang specifically requested to bring several people from the 611 Institute. Everyone met at the airport. Old Song didn't even bother with pleasantries at the time, but now that he saw Nie Xiaoqian leave, he eagerly came over to chat with Qin Yang.

"Old Song, you flatter me," Qin Yang said. "The other aviation industrial organizations in the country are busy right now. Only your 611 Institute is relatively free, so I brought you along to broaden your horizons."

Hearing this, Old Song's face showed an awkward expression. He adjusted his tie, which was a new piece of clothing he bought before going abroad. He always felt uncomfortable wearing it: "President Qin, our research institute is very strong. Being idle now is a waste. Tell me, can we be assigned a portion of the domestic twin-engine heavy fighter jet imitation task?"

The imitation of the Tomcat fighter jet had already begun in full swing and had now entered the critical stage. However, the project was placed at Factory 320 and was being overseen by Old Lu. The 611 Institute's original J-7III mission was also gone, so they were in a very awkward position.

"Your two research institutes are too far apart, it's inconvenient to travel back and forth," Qin Yang shook his head, not looking at Old Song's expectant gaze.

"Then we..."

"Old Song, we have a large number of J-6 and J-7 fighter jets waiting to be replaced. Although that twin-engine heavy fighter jet is important, it's too expensive. It's definitely not possible to fully equip it. Our country still needs a single-engine medium-sized aircraft, just like the United States, which has the heavy F-15 and also needs the medium F-16 for a high-low mix."

Old Song's face was full of excitement: "President Qin, can this glorious and arduous task be entrusted to our 611 Institute?"

"I can't say for sure on this. We should have the opportunity to jointly discuss the development of aviation technology with them in Israel. If possible, perhaps we can also obtain some research and development tasks from them. At that time, your 611 Institute will have funding."

Old Song was even more excited: "President Qin, are you talking about Israel's Lavi fighter project?"

Because Israel has a small land area and lacks strategic depth, it has always placed the Air Force in the first place. Mastering air supremacy means mastering everything. They not only purchase advanced fighter jets from abroad, but also attempt to develop their own. The Lavi fighter is their planned advanced fighter jet with a canard layout.

If they could get a portion of the research and development tasks from this project, then their 611 Institute would be able to get a piece of the pie!

However, this was too difficult, right? Israel has close relations with the West. If they have needs, they can find Western aviation giants, so why would they look for the unknown 611 Design Institute in the East?

Qin Yang smiled: "Old Song, I have some ideas..."

After a long flight, the passenger plane finally landed at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. Getting off the plane, everyone was extremely surprised: Why isn't there a boarding ladder? We can actually walk directly through a passage level with the cabin door?

Looking at these country bumpkins, Qin Yang introduced to Nie Xiaoqian: "Xiaoqian, this is the terminal building. The plane is parked directly at the exit of the terminal building. We can go directly to customs and security check after we get off, which is much more convenient. By the way, did you bring your swimsuit?"

"What do you need a swimsuit for?"

"Swimming, of course. We're in Tel Aviv, staying by the sea, how can we not go to the beach? If we go to the beach, how can we not swim? It doesn't matter if you didn't bring one, we'll buy one there."

Everyone's expressions were complicated.

After leaving customs, someone was already waiting outside to pick them up.

"Everyone, I am Ronny Zahavi, the sales manager of Rafael Company. You must be tired from your journey. I will take you to your accommodations first, and then visit and discuss business at the company tomorrow," Ronny Zahavi said with a smile in English. "I don't know if you have any favorite hotels?"

"It doesn't need to be too good. Hotels in the city center are too expensive. Just arrange for us to stay at the Sheraton Hotel by the sea," Qin Yang replied. "We're not picky, and we don't need suites or anything like that. Ordinary standard rooms will do."

Everyone didn't know what the Sheraton Hotel was. When they arrived at the hotel entrance and saw the tall, twenty-story building, they were all very impressed. The hotel was actually so tall?

After going inside and seeing the furnishings in the room, they had the feeling of country bumpkins entering the city for the first time.

The bathroom wall was actually glass! The windows actually went all the way to the floor!

Walking to the front of the window, you could see the seaside promenade outside the hotel. Outside the promenade was the beach, with countless tents propped up on it. If your eyesight was good enough, you could also see some women wearing swimsuits made of a few scraps of cloth, swimsuits that didn't even cover their butts.

The West is truly a decadent world!

"Don't give me any suites, a standard room is enough," Qin Yang opened his room door, looked at the wide sofa and tables and chairs in the outer room, and then looked at the bedroom inside, and said happily to Ronny Zahavi.

"Go out for what? I'm outside and you're inside, don't worry, I won't peek. You take a bath, and after you're done, we'll go out for a walk."

"Oh."

The bathtub was filled with water, and Nie Xiaoqian lay comfortably inside. Just as she closed her eyes, she heard the sound of the glass door opening behind her.

"Yang-ge, what are you doing?"

"I suddenly thought that this is a desert city and water resources are very precious. This bathtub is also for two people, so let's save water together."

Half an hour later, Nie Xiaoqian looked at the water everywhere outside the bathtub: "Yang-ge, it doesn't seem like we saved any water, does it?"

"We're here on vacation, why should we care about their water resources? Let's go, let's go down and enjoy the sun and the beach, and then go to a bar to sit down."

"What about Old Lin and the others?"

"Don't worry about them, let's just call Lin-ge."