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At this time, Prince Sultan actually admired the American general for being able to tell lies here with his eyes open. Is there a misunderstanding? Can't you tell? Now, instead of thinking about apologizing and agreeing to sell weapons and equipment, they actually want to investigate. Could it be that the Arabs had wronged them? It seemed that it was time to make up their mind.

Prince Sultan: "I have sent this video back to China and will broadcast it at the next Arab conference. Let them know what Raytheon thinks of us Arabs. Although we do not have the ability to sanction any company, we will not cooperate. , it can still be done.”

"If General Braun still questions why Saudi Arabia can purchase Soviet weapons and equipment, then there is no need to continue talking. Saudi Arabia earns its funds from exporting oil; it does not borrow money from the United States. Don't American military industrial enterprises Selling weapons and equipment to Saudi Arabia does not allow us to purchase them from other places.”

"What is Raytheon's attitude towards us Arabs? Is there any need for such a company to continue to cooperate?"

"General Dynamics actually wants to sell the B-24 bomber fighter from World War II to the Arabs. How old is that aircraft and can it adapt to the modern war environment? As an expert in this field, I don't think I need to explain too much.

"Although we Arabs do not have modern industry and cannot produce cutting-edge weapons and equipment. But we cannot allow soldiers to fight the enemy with weapons and equipment from World War II. Then once war is inevitable, we will only be at the mercy of others."

"It's a bit late. We have to go to the exhibition tomorrow. Let's all go to bed early!"

This was obviously to drive him away, so Lieutenant General Braun had no choice but to leave first; there was currently no good way to get Prince Sultan to let go. Now that the Soviet Union has relaxed its arms export restrictions, it is willing to sell even the latest weapons and equipment to the Arab world. If the United States does not adjust its strategy, it is unknown whether it can maintain the interests of the Arabian Peninsula in the future.

At the same time, US President Ronald Reagan also urgently summoned Prince Bandar, the Saudi ambassador to the US. After seeing the video, Bandar's nose almost became angry. You know, when his father went over to negotiate, the guy from Raytheon Company actually said this. It seems that they really don’t take Arabs seriously. In the future, the attitude towards American military industrial enterprises must change. This is no longer a matter of humiliating a Saudi prince, but looking down on the entire Arab world.

Reagan also wanted to find out what was going on. Saudi Arabia was one of the most important allies of the United States; if it fell to the Soviet Union, the United States could not afford such a loss.

Prince Bandar certainly knew what Reagan meant and came to the White House with the videotape. I just want to see how he can justify himself as the president of the US stock market. Among the people who were humiliated was his father; he must not let it go, otherwise no one would care about the status of the Sultan family in the future.

Reagan said with a smile: "Ambassador Bandar, we haven't seen each other for a long time. You must have heard about what happened in Paris. I don't know what Saudi Arabia means, or whether there is something that the United States cannot do well."

Getting straight to the point right from the start, it seemed like Reagan was really angry.

Prince Bandar was not polite and said directly: "Your Excellency, do you really not know what American companies did at the Paris Air Show?"

"I have a videotape here, which was sent by my father, Prince Sultan. Your Excellency, the President, can read it and make a judgment on whether Saudi Arabia's actions are appropriate."

The White House has all kinds of playback equipment, so I started watching it in the President's Office.

When Reagan saw that the three American companies all refused to purchase weapons and equipment from Saudi Arabia and Iraq, he knew that he was going to get a bad deal. No wonder they went to the Soviet Union. It was the Americans themselves who pushed Saudi Arabia to the Soviet Union. It would be like this for anyone. Who is that kid from Raytheon Company? He blatantly supported Israel in front of the Arabs.

What the hell is going on with Raytheon management sending a Jew to an air show in Paris. Even if this kid doesn't humiliate others, doesn't he still understand the contradiction between Jews and Arabs? This is a typical case of asking for trouble. The most important thing is that the Arabs made very big concessions. SM-1 anti-aircraft weapons are also available, and can even be exchanged for oil fields. If Saudi Arabia is allowed to play this video, then I don’t know how the Arab world will feel!

There are things you can do, but you can never say. If Raytheon still wants to stay in the market, it has to make changes.

The executives of General Dynamics are more talented, and they actually want the Arabs to buy aircraft from the World War II era; isn't this making them look like fools?

Haven't these companies made it clear before that Saudi Arabia and Iraq already have the HH-01 Phantom stealth fighter bomber produced by the Black Cloud Group? Who would be interested in these World War II aircraft?

Is it blind arrogance, or is it too little regard for the Arabs?

At this time, Reagan himself knew that what he had just said was inappropriate, and he actually questioned the person directly as soon as he came up. Obviously it was the American company that was at fault first, but it still needs to be comforted. The petrodollar strategy must be firmly implemented.

Reagan: "I'm very sorry. I don't know the specifics of the matter. If Ambassador Bandar hadn't provided actual evidence, I would have been deceived by the people below. The United States and Saudi Arabia have always had a strategic or partnership relationship, and this will never change."

"Therefore, I will urge Congress and the military to come up with a plan; as long as Saudi Arabia needs it, weapons and equipment that are not internationally prohibited can be exported."

As president, Reagan's guarantee was still very strong, but at this time Prince Bandar felt nothing. As the eldest son of the Sultan family, he not only knew some of his father's decisions, but would even discuss them with him. Anyone who can be sent to the United States to deliver things must also be a confidant. Therefore, Bandar already knows everything about Saudi Arabia's future military industrial plans.

It currently has ground-effect aircraft and HH-01 Phantom stealth bombers that are not available in the United States. Coupled with the latest air defense missile purchased from Su Liang this time, combined with some other weapons and equipment, it can be said that Saudi Arabia's military strength is definitely not weak.

The most important thing is that Heiyun Group intends to jointly develop third-generation fighter jets with Saudi Arabia. In fact, it cannot be said to be joint research and development; after all, it has obtained all the technology and can just build a factory directly.

The rest is naval equipment and land weapons, for which Saudi Arabia is not worried. After all, they have no border with Israel and do not pose much of a threat on land. Moreover, Prince Sultan intends to go to Moscow in the near future; Soviet submarines are more advanced than the United States. Even if Saudi Arabia has the funds to maintain an aircraft carrier, it is estimated that the United States is not willing to see Saudi Arabia possess it.

With the current strength, submarines may be a good choice. But the goodwill shown by Reagan must also be continued.

Prince Bandar: "Thank you, Mr. President. You must be very aware of the situation in the Middle East. If Saudi Arabia does not have the weapons to protect itself, it is likely to be attacked. No one wants to see a war. Saudi Arabia has purchased so many weapons and equipment. It’s not to bully others at all, it’s mainly to have the ability to protect myself.”

"If the United States is willing to sell advanced weapons and equipment, Saudi Arabia will certainly be grateful. But if it is similar to weapons from World War II, it is better not to continue talking about it. After all, Saudi Arabia has not yet established the idea of ​​​​a military museum. I hope you can understand."

It can be said that Bandar was justified and Reagan could not find any fault.

After Bandar left, only Defense Secretary Weinberger and Reagan remained. This old boy didn't say a word just now, he must know something.

Reagan: "Wembert and Secretary, can you give me an explanation?"

At this time, Weinberg also knew that he couldn't avoid what he had to face even if he wanted to. So he said directly: "McDonnell Douglas has applied to the Ministry of Defense; however, the C-17 transport aircraft is the latest weaponry and equipment of the United States and cannot be exported at present. I just didn't expect Saudi Arabia and Iraq to do it so quickly. I wonder if there is something here What's the trick, otherwise how could we find the Soviet Union directly?"

In fact, Reagan also had doubts, but what's the use of talking about it now. Even if there was something fishy, ​​could the contract between the Soviet Union and Saudi Arabia be revoked? If you really dare to do that, the poor and crazy old man will probably be able to do anything.

Reagan: "Are the Soviet Union's S-300 anti-aircraft missiles, Tu-22M, and IL-76 transport aircraft their active equipment? U.S. national security is very important, but only when companies make profits can they have funds for the development of new products."

"Which U.S. military-industrial enterprise is having an easier time now? Do we have to rely on state subsidies all the time? If we let the people know, I, the president, and you, the defense minister, can go home."

"A lot of things have to be adapted. I don't want to see this happen again. The U.S.'s Middle East strategy is very important, and I hope the military will make the necessary concessions."