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Chapter 430 NAFT Plan

At the company headquarters, Pierre warmly welcomed the arrival of Pakistan delegation. Pierre's face was filled with a warm smile.

"This time at the Famburg Roh Air Show, our Tomcat fighter jets have become famous. Many countries have expressed interest in our fighter jets, especially Kuwait, who have sent people to inspect our fighter jets twice and are interested in ordering a batch." Pierre said.

Seeing that the -15 and -16 were exported to many countries, but the -14 fighter jets of their own company have never been exported. Apart from Iran and Pakistan, there is no third country. Grumman is very anxious. Now, with the help of this air show, the -14 is making a big splash, which makes Pierre very happy.

"It's all the Soviets who are trying to die on their own." Old Arslan said: "They actually dare to provoke our fighter planes, and they can't even beat them on the battlefield. It's useless to fight us at the air show."

“We are also interested in the models you show at the air show,” Pierre said. “Our company also wants to get some of your company’s stealth technology.”

Hearing Pierre's words, Old Arslan frowned and said, "I'm sorry, as far as I know, your company's plan has been excluded by the US Air Force, right? Now, it's mainly about Northrop and Lockheed, right?"

Pierre's expression was also depressed. He participated in the bidding for advanced tactical fighter jets (AT) plan. At first, six companies bid, but now, only two are left. Grumman's bid has been excluded, which means that Grumman will not be able to get a share of the US aircraft meal in the future.

"Although the U.S. Air Force's plan excludes us, we have another plan," said Grumman. "Nat's Advanced Tactical Fighter, that is, the Nat Plan."

Grumman's-14 is still the most advanced fighter of the US Navy, and its air combat performance is unparalleled. Even if it is the Air Force's-15, it once conducted an internal confrontation drill. As a result, the record was 10:2, and in 12 confrontations, the -15 won only twice!

No matter what the US Air Force is like, at least the US Navy is still very satisfied with the Tomcat fighter jets, and Grumman is full of confidence. At the same time, it began an upgrade plan, which is the -14e Silent Cat Project in later generations. Unfortunately, in later generations, with the end of the Cold War, the US Navy has already defeated the world invincible. This kind of fighter jet is no longer needed, and it was really completely silent in the end.

Now, the US Navy's need for stealth aircraft is gradually becoming more urgent. The Air Force already has the -117, is developing the B-2, and has an advanced tactical fighter program. These fighters all have stealth performance, but the Navy cannot even come up with a stealth aircraft! This is absolutely not possible!

Therefore, Grumman's plan is to design an advanced stealth fighter jet as the Navy wants!

Grumman has not much reserve in stealth technology. When he learned that Pakistan's stealth technology was developing rapidly, Grumman certainly attaches great importance to it. In addition, Pakistan has a good relationship with Grumman, including Pierre's daughter, the wife of Pakistani President Mhamad, and the two sides should have the closest relationship. Although the United States has delayed the production line of the 110 engine some time ago, it was because of the US Air Force and it has nothing to do with Grumman. Now, with the help of Grumman, the 110 engine project has been reopened in Pakistan.

"In our plan, our fighter jets need excellent stealth performance." Pierre said: "Your design has inspired us very much. We really want to see your complete technical information."

Old Arslan frowned, and Grumman wanted it too!

Seeing Old Arslan's attitude, Pierre continued: "I know that the other two companies have good conditions. Although I don't know what their conditions are, I can say that our conditions are given more on the basis of their conditions."

Pierre thought that Old Arslan was unwilling to do so because he was embarrassed to put forward the conditions. The transaction was a transaction. If the transaction was reached, it would take enough effort.

"I'm sorry, I have to report back to President Mhamad. Only the president has the right to decide which company to sell these technologies to," said Old Arslan.

Looking at Old Arslan's statement, Pierre said: "Okay, then we look forward to your president's response. We have another suggestion that you have about 80 tomcats now. After years of fighting, there are also certain losses. Don't you think you should continue to order a batch of our fighter jets?"

If the company's production line wants to continue to operate, it requires a steady stream of orders. Pierre is confident that Pakistan has placed another order.

Order again? Now there are few external threats from Pakistan. With a secret agreement with the Soviet Union, there will be no war between them and fight with India? India is now unable to take care of itself and cannot even solve domestic problems, and it has no strength to challenge Pakistan.

However, if Pakistan's dream of great rejuvenation is to realize its dream of only about eighty Tomcat fighters, it is obviously not enough. If we order about forty more, it will make Pakistan's air power more abundant, but...

Pakistan needs Tomcat fighter jets, and even more, it needs to obtain various technologies of Tomcat fighter jets. It is not in line with Pakistan's interests to directly purchase the entire machine.

"We the president may not be interested in this," said Old Arslan. "If you can export the production line of Tomcat fighter jets and let us manufacture it in our own aircraft manufacturing company, maybe we will order another batch."

This made Pierre's body shocked. Do you produce it yourself? Then what does our Grumman company make? If you output technology, wouldn't it block our own financial path?

Pierre immediately denied the proposal and still showed a normal expression on his face: "This proposal requires careful consideration. Our production line cannot be exported casually. This is also related to the interests of the US Navy. It requires their consent. I guess it is difficult."

Old Arslan knew that the other party wanted to say this. He smiled on his face and said, "If you can let us produce Tomcat fighters on our own in China, then we can export our stealth technology to you without any additional conditions. At the same time, we can also invest and participate in the development of your naval advanced tactical fighter jets, share the development costs with you. We can also win over Saudi Arabia and other countries and invest together. When the development is successful, we can order a batch."

Export the other party’s stealth technology to Grumman Company without reservation! At the same time, participate in their development, and even order a batch after the development is successful!

These are all temptations that Grumman cannot refuse. Now, the Navy's advanced fighter jet plan is only proposed by the Navy itself. Without the support of Congress, the military budget has been seriously overspent. If there is investment from Pakistan, it will undoubtedly make the development of this fighter jet smoother, especially Saudi investment! France's Phantom 4000 project is almost carried out by Saudi investment!

After the development is successful, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will definitely be equipped with a batch, which will make Grumman more profitable! And when this aircraft is successfully developed, the technology of the Tomcat fighter is not particularly advanced, and the US Navy can allow the output technology.

Pierre couldn't refuse.

"Then we are looking forward to working with your company," Pierre said. "If I have time, I would like to visit Islamabad in person to meet your president."

It is also very difficult for a president of a large company to meet the president of a country. Fortunately, Pierre has another identity, Mhamad's father-in-law. He really wants to go, but Mhamad has no reason to shirk it.

Old Arslan agreed.

The trip to the United States ended, and Old Arslan returned to Islamabad.

"Grumman's advanced naval fighter?" Mhamad was immediately delighted when he heard Old Arslan's words: "This fighter should have been born from our Tomcat fighter."

Grumman has a very good grasp of variable swept wing technology. They have developed new fighter jets and still used this technology, making the fighter jets unparalleled advanced.

If it can be jointly developed with Grumman, Pakistan will learn a lot of experience.

In fact, the so-called joint development is to learn the skills. Pakistan participates in their development and needs to explore more technologies.

Not to mention, many technologies of the current Tomcat fighter will promote the development of new aircraft. Pakistan will have great benefits when it comes to contact with these technologies. The development of a new fighter will last for a long time, and Pakistan can learn a lot of useful technologies.

"During negotiations, we must emphasize that during the development, we cannot just pay, we must also get in touch with the core things." Mhamad said: "Anyway, we are not in a hurry, so it's okay to have a long time to talk."
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