The car giant started by marrying the daughter of the king

Chapter 338 A sudden whim
"ICBM launchers are of great significance in improving nuclear strike capabilities."

"We have a very good relationship with China now. Is it possible to introduce the technology of this intercontinental ballistic missile launcher from them?"

Woodcock boldly put forward an idea.

Looking around the world, this kind of product is obviously not for sale, and you can't buy it even if you have money.

Especially since only Polar Bear had similar products before, America couldn’t buy them no matter how much money it spent.

Now that China has it, Woodcock's mind immediately becomes flexible.

"China shouldn't sell this kind of strategic weapon to other countries, right?"

Smith answered hesitantly, because he had never tried this before, so he was not sure what the Chinese reaction would be.

"As far as I know, China will soon officially purchase a batch of Black Hawk helicopters from our Sikorsky. This helicopter is currently the most technologically advanced general-purpose helicopter in the world, and Sikorsky has only officially mass-produced it for a few years."

"It can be said that the relevant departments in our country have only been hunting for Black Hawk helicopters for a few years, and they have sold such an advanced product to China."

"This is because the current relationship between the two sides is very close. Even the advanced equipment currently in service can be sold to China."

"Including those advanced fighter jets, as long as China can afford the price, the country will most likely approve them."

Woodcock suddenly revealed such important information that Smith was shocked.

Has the military-industrial cooperation project between the two sides reached this level?
He really doesn't know clearly yet.

In fact, China and the United States have indeed been in a honeymoon period in recent years.

Especially after the Polar Bear conducted the largest military exercise in human history a few years ago, America's attitude towards China has changed greatly.

Now, any military product that China wants to buy can be negotiated as long as they can afford the price.

In another ten years, the situation will be completely different.

"Then let's contact the Polytechnic Special Vehicle Factory and see what their reaction is?"

Now that it was possible to procure such special equipment, Smith would certainly try his best.

This is also his achievement.

"Well, let's mention it to the other party first and see how they react. Then we can discuss it with the country and determine the next plan."

"As long as China is willing to sell this product, any conditions can be negotiated."

There is no way. America is under too much pressure now when facing the polar bears.

A very important solution to relieve the pressure is to enhance the strike capability of intercontinental ballistic missiles, after all, these missiles carry special warheads.

As soon as the American Embassy took action, Zhu Jiansheng naturally received the information quickly.

Such an important matter is definitely not something that the Polytechnic Special Vehicle Factory can determine on its own, but Zhu Jiansheng's opinion is obviously very important.

"Principal Zhu, what do you think of this proposal from the Americans?"

As the head of the Fifth Ministry of Machine Building, Hu Yong attached great importance to the American Embassy's test.

In order to earn foreign exchange through exports, even medium-range ballistic missiles were sold abroad some time ago. The sale of strategic weapons such as intercontinental ballistic missile launchers is not a topic that is completely undiscussable.

In particular, the relationship between the United States and China has been particularly close during this period, and the other side has opened up almost all sales of advanced weapons to China.

If there were not enough foreign exchange and those advanced fighter jets and warships were too expensive, China might be able to import a batch of advanced military equipment from the United States.

In this case, as long as the price is right, Hu Yong feels that the intercontinental ballistic missile launcher produced by the Polytechnic Special Vehicle Factory can also be sold.

Of course, it is best for such a proposal to be made by the people below rather than for him to give direct instructions.

"Leader, as far as I know, the United States has not yet mastered the technology of intercontinental ballistic missile launchers. Once we sell even one missile launcher to foreign countries, with the industrial strength of the Americans, it is estimated that within a few years, they will be able to launch their own products, and the performance may be more advanced than ours."

"In this case, it's actually a bit disadvantageous for us."

"After all, after so many years, we finally came up with a product that America was very interested in, but we lost the card so easily. It's not worth it."

"Although the relationship between the two sides is good now, it is still unknown whether it can continue to be good in the future."

Zhu Jiansheng was also a little conflicted about this matter.

On the one hand, he was very happy that the products he developed were valued by Americans.

To some extent, this can be considered an achievement.

Especially with the reform, we have seen more and more advanced foreign equipment, and have begun to have certain doubts about the technology we have mastered in our country.

Under such circumstances, it is something to be proud of that the Polytechnic Special Vehicle Factory is able to develop products at the international advanced level.

On the other hand, this product is considered the flagship product of the Polytechnic Special Vehicle Factory and is like a ballast.

If this unique attribute is lost, the global influence of the Polytechnic Special Vehicle Factory may decline in the future.

He hopes to build the Polytechnic Special Vehicle Factory into the world's largest special vehicle factory, and obviously does not want to see such a situation.

"The conflict between polar bears and the United States is irreconcilable, and the struggle between them will definitely continue."

"Especially since polar bears are still occupying Argentina, we are working with the United States to provide various supplies to the opposition forces in Argentina."

"So I think as long as polar bears exist, our relationship with the United States will remain good."

Hu Yong's view is still very representative at this time.

Objectively speaking, this view cannot be said to be wrong.

After all, except Jiang Hui, no one in this world could have predicted that the polar bear, which is so powerful today, would actually disintegrate in the next seven or eight years.

This is something completely beyond everyone's imagination.

"That's true, but the intercontinental ballistic missile launcher is currently only in the hands of Polar Bear. When it comes time to carry the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the Seventh Machine Department, it will exist as a strategic deterrent weapon."

"I think it is necessary to discuss with the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building and other departments on how to respond to America's needs."

Whether he agreed or not, Zhu Jiansheng didn't want to take the responsibility on himself so quickly.

This could easily lead to accidents.

And if something happens, it will be a big deal, and Zhu Jiansheng's future may be ruined.

He planned to go back and talk to Jiang Hui before deciding what to do next.

"You're right. I'll communicate with the Seventh Ministry of Machine Building, and then report to my superiors and give feedback to the United States."

Hu Yong also realized the importance of this matter.

It might be best to calm down first, discuss and make a decision together.

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"Xiao Jiang, I feel that as long as the conditions can be negotiated, the ministry seems to be inclined to support the sale of intercontinental ballistic missile launchers to the United States."

Jiang Hui came to the capital to attend the product delivery ceremony of the Polytechnic Special Vehicle Factory, and went home to visit his father-in-law and mother-in-law. Fortunately, he had not left the capital, otherwise Zhu Jiansheng would not have been able to communicate with him on the phone about such a confidential matter.

"I think there is nothing wrong with the ministry's thinking. Everything depends on the conditions of the negotiation."

"If they offer a sky-high price like the Arabs, why wouldn't we sell it?"

When Jiang Hui said this, Zhu Jiansheng immediately retorted: "At present, only we and Polar Bear have the launch vehicle, and what we have developed is a 12-axle launch vehicle that is more advanced than Polar Bear's technology. This is of great significance for improving the mobility of intercontinental ballistic missiles."

“Once we sell it to America, that advantage no longer exists.”

Zhu Jiansheng had communicated with Jiang Hui a lot before, and he knew that the relationship between China and the United States would not always be so good in the future.

In that case, it is naturally necessary to consider how to deal with related threats when relations with the United States are not good in the future.

After all, China still has many problems now, and it is actually America that is obstructing them, which makes it impossible to solve them completely.

"Dad, in fact, the main purpose of intercontinental missile launchers is to maintain nuclear deterrence. At this stage, America's advantage in this regard is very obvious."

"Even if we have intercontinental ballistic missile launchers, there is no way to reverse this situation."

"To put it bluntly, selling this product to the United States will not change the deterrence between us."

"After all, even if they can't launch it via a launch vehicle, they can still maintain their deterrence through various nuclear submarines, strategic bombers, etc."

"It is not realistic for us to surpass this deterrent in the short term, and the cost would be huge."

"It would be better to use this product to exchange for some other suitable technologies or funds to promote the rapid development of our other military industries, and the results may be better."

In Jiang Hui's opinion, the intercontinental ballistic missile launcher is obviously not for sale.

As long as the price is right, nothing is off limits.

"If you sell it, how do you think it should be sold?"

After a moment's silence, Zhu Jiansheng no longer worried about whether to sell it.

This decision must ultimately be confirmed by the higher authorities.

"It's definitely not possible to just sell a few cars. After all, this kind of business is destined to be a one-time business. America will not sell it again after buying it once."

"So the best thing is to ask the other party to order a certain batch of launch vehicles, and then sell the technical information of the whole vehicle to them at the same time."

"For example, we require them to purchase 20 or 50 launch vehicles, each of which must cost no less than 1000 million U.S. dollars, and then sell them the technical data for an additional million or million U.S. dollars."

"Ultimately, through this transaction, we will be able to get back hundreds of millions of dollars in funds for the Polytechnic Special Vehicle Factory and even the domestic military industry, which will be used to better develop various new products."

Jiang Hui quickly combined China's current situation and put forward his own ideas.

It is obviously unrealistic to expect Americans to act like the Arabs and spend huge amounts of money to purchase missile launchers.

But this kind of product certainly cannot be sold cheaply, and the other party does not expect to sell it cheaply.

In that case, sell it at a relatively high price.

“Funding is important to us, but technology is equally important.”

"Do you think it's possible for us to take out the technical information we're selling and exchange it for some of the other party's technical information?"

"For example, the opponent's intercontinental ballistic missile technology or advanced fighter jet technology."

Zhu Jiansheng followed Jiang Hui's plan and further improved it.

Simply buying and selling products cannot create the greatest value.

There are many products in China that need to be imported from abroad, but most of the time the other party is willing to sell the products to you, but they are really unwilling to sell the product technical information.

It would be best if we could take this opportunity to see if we can get some information back.

“This is a very good idea, I think it is entirely possible.”

"But I think it's quite difficult to exchange the launch vehicle for the other party's intercontinental ballistic missile technology, and it's highly unlikely to succeed."

Although the relationship between the two sides is very close at this stage, not everyone is willing to sell you any strategic weapons.

The United States will never sell military products such as strategic bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and nuclear submarines to China.

After all, no matter how good the relationship is, it is a model under two ideologies, and the trust between each other is limited.

"Then what technical information do you think would be more feasible?"

When Zhu Jiansheng prepares to report to his superiors next time, he will come up with a relatively feasible and complete plan.

This is the only way to quickly get a result to this matter.

Otherwise, if it takes too long, it will be very energy-consuming.

"I heard that the relevant departments are preparing to introduce Black Hawk helicopters from Sikorsky. I guess the negotiations are almost finished."

"Since they sold the Black Hawk helicopter to us, then selling us the technical data of the helicopter is not something that cannot be negotiated."

"Of course, the American industry has only been equipped with this kind of product for a few years, so it is considered to be a relatively advanced product in the other party's system."

"Under such circumstances, how to reach this deal will test the sincerity and communication methods of both parties."

Jiang Hui quickly came up with a plan based on the information he had learned.

The Black Hawk helicopter is a classic of the era.

Even after another 20 years, it can still be used.

However, after China introduced this product from America this year, it has not been able to imitate it.

It was not until the emergence of the Z-20 that China had its own product of the same type.

At this time, the technical level of the Black Hawk helicopter was still very high.

Whether it is the structural design of the various components inside or the use of advanced composite materials, it is not something that China can easily imitate today.

Therefore, if China does not obtain the other party's technical information, it will be impossible for it to replicate similar products in the next 20 years.

Even if there is technical information, it is not easy to copy it without the other party's production equipment and raw materials.

But there is information to refer to, which can at least reduce the difficulty a lot.

"How did you know this news?"

Zhu Jiansheng's face suddenly changed.

He had also heard some information about the Black Hawk helicopter, but had never mentioned it to Jiang Hui.

This is absolutely confidential information, and he is afraid that Jiang Hui will make a mistake accidentally.

(End of this chapter)