Chapter 456 Supporter Level
"The Iranians had already paid the full amount at the beginning," Mhamad said.
Americans should not use the original cost as mentioned. It is like the Iranian Tomcat fighter jets. They have already paid, but Americans are hooligans and have not given them to others, but they have used them themselves. Now, let’s talk about the original cost as mentioned.
The meaning in Mhamad's words is very clear. It is definitely not a lot for 50 million, and Pakistan can accept it. It must be the Standard 2 missile.
On the Kid-class destroyer, there is a dual-mounted missile launcher in front and back. There are 24 missiles in front and 44 missiles in the back, and there are almost seventy missiles in front and back. Each ship has another 100 missiles in reserve, which can be used for a period of time.
Moreover, with these missiles, Pakistan can comprehensively develop an air defense missile suitable for Pakistan.
Mhamad's little abacus was pretty good, but unfortunately, the Americans on the other side obviously would not let Mhamad's beautiful wish succeed.
"Sorry, our United States does not intend to export missiles. Those missiles are very complicated to maintain and require a constant temperature warehouse. We will store them for you first. When you need them, we will complete the inspection and deliver them to you so that you can use them at any time."
Upon hearing Arnold's words, Mhamad's eyes slowly turned cold. It turned out that the Americans were making this idea!
"You only sell us guns, not us bullets? No, it's better if we pay the bullets, and you save them first?" said Mhamad.
"This is not a bullet, it is the most sophisticated air defense missile, especially sea-based ones. I am very afraid of sea salt erosion and often failing." Arnold said: "We propose this method for your consideration."
"Hmph." The expression on Mhamad's face was filled with anger: "We Pakistan have always been very sincere to our friends. What we dislike the most is deception. Please tell your country's president that you have such kindness. We cannot accept it!"
Seeing Arnold's expression flushed and white, he finally said goodbye and left. Musha Af, who was beside him, said: "President Mhamad, will they be angry when we treat Americans like this?"
"Of course not, they just didn't achieve their goals." Mhamad said: "I'm very surprised, why did the Americans suddenly decide to sell us Kidd class?"
Of course, Mhamad was not satisfied with this kind of behavior of voluntarily delivering it to the door. He drove it away first. If they wanted to reach an agreement, they would definitely come again.
"Mr. President, the British Ambassador asked for a visit." At this moment, the secretary came in and reported.
Just after seeing off the US ambassador, the British ambassador came again? Mhamad had just returned from the Soviet Union and had not yet taken a breath. He started working non-stop.
Ambassador Edward slowly walked in, the pride of the British made him feel inexplicably confident. He walked calmly, but the trace of sorrow that came from his eyebrows seemed to reveal his inner uneasiness at this moment.
"President Mhamad. I am here this time to talk to you about the transaction between us." Ambassador Edward said: "After careful consultation, our Royal Navy decided to agree to your request and export it to you ten million US dollars at the price you have raised.
Ten million US dollars! This is the bottom line proposed by Mhamad. Now, the British have agreed to the price proposed by Pakistan, which is almost a bargain price, and have brought the Type 82 destroyer over!
What's going on? The British didn't plan to speak loudly? Mhamad kept thinking in his mind, and at the same time, he said, "Ten million dollars, this includes all the technical information of the javelin above, as well as enough bullet preparation."
"Yes, it's exactly what you want." Ambassador Edward said: "In this way, you already have two Type 42 destroyers purchased from Argentina, plus our Type 82 and three destroyers, which can be just formed. However, you only have technical information and cannot imitate the javelin missile. If you really have demand, we can export it to you a production line of javelins, which is priced at 50 million US dollars."
Exporting javelin production line! This is something that the British are proud of! Moreover, the asking price is not high, 50 million US dollars.
However, in Mhamad's consideration, the technology of the sea javelin has lagged behind. Now it is just a problem of whether there is any problem. Spending 50 million US dollars to buy a production line is indeed a bit unprofitable. It is better to buy a large number of missiles for $5 million US dollars as the inventory is real. If it were Americans' standard missiles, Mhamad would definitely be unruly.
"We only need technical information," said Mhamad. "We are very looking forward to joining our navy as soon as possible."
"Of course, as long as our transaction is reached and you can pay the bill, you can take this warship at any time in our Navy." Edward said: "It's a pity that our production line exports cannot be reached."
"We are also interested in some other weapons in your country." Mhamad said. Now that the British lack funds, the sea javelin production lines can be sold. Mhamad just so happened that some other things from the British were remembered. If the price is right, they can buy them.
"Okay, what do you need?"
"We need to have four conventional submarines of supporter class," Mhamad said. "The first one is built in your shipyard, and the remaining three are built in our own shipyard."
Supporter-class conventional submarine!
With the end of the Afghan war, as India has begun to gradually weaken, and as Pakistan's national strength gradually increases, Pakistan has finally begun to focus on national defense to the navy.
In the navy, in addition to surface ships, underwater also needs to develop. Now, the Pakistani Navy is about to own two T-submarines.
For Pakistan, which has a large amount of maritime interests that need to be maintained, the submarine force is also a force that needs to be developed. Although Mhamad wants to develop nuclear submarines more, this is not a overnight achievement. Under the current circumstances, we can only expand the conventional submarine force of the Pakistan Navy first.
The British supporter-class conventional submarine is a good choice for Pakistan. It is a large ocean-going submarine with an underwater displacement of about 2,500 tons. It uses an elongated water droplet hull and a cross-shaped stern rudder, which greatly reduces the resistance to underwater navigation; the bow lift adopts a folding type, and all devices on the submarine command tower can be automatically lifted and lowered, and all openings and running holes can be closed. The boat has good maneuverability and maneuverability.
The British were also among the first in the world in the development of submarines. In later generations, with the end of the Cold War, the British decided to retain only the nuclear submarine forces and sell all of these submarines to Canada.
Hearing Mhamad's words, Edward scratched his head a little. After all, this is the most advanced conventional submarine in Britain! Moreover, unlike the 82 type, the 82 type is an old British ship, which has been equipped with troops for nearly ten years. The supporter-class submarine is the latest submarine developed by the UK! The first supporter started construction at the Barrow factory in November 1983 and was launched in December 1986. Until now, it is still in the sea trial stage!
In later generations, in 1993, four supporter-class submarines were all equipped, but unfortunately they were not lucky. In just a few years, the British decided to eliminate conventional submarines and finally sold them.
That was later, and now, the UK still treats this kind of submarine like a treasure, and it plans to build twelve ships!
If Pakistan only bought a submarine, Edward could agree, but now, Pakistan only bought one, and the last three were built in Pakistan's own shipyard!
This made Edward hesitate.
Mhamad knew that he could not show how much he wanted to own such a submarine at this time. If he expressed his desire to own it, the British would definitely speak loudly.
"We already have two T-s, and, besides your country's submarines, we also inspect submarines from other countries," said Mhamad.
Originally, Mhamad meant that the German submarine technology was also very good. Since the Second World War, German submarines had been very powerful, and Pakistan had many choices.
However, after hearing Mhamad's words, Edward in front of him could not keep calm. He asked in surprise: "Have you also visited the Soviet flounder?"
The Soviet flounder? The flounder is a nickname and is more commonly used in later generations. It is called the Kilo-class submarine, which is a NATO code name, and the Soviets themselves are named the Type 877 submarine.
This is a new diesel-electric submarine designed by the Soviet Ruby Central Maritime Design Bureau in the 1970s. The first boat was completed in 1982. Due to the adoption of many advanced Soviet technologies, this large submarine with a displacement of 3,000 tons underwater has very good performance. In particular, this submarine has been carefully designed in various aspects and has greatly improved its silent performance. In later generations, it was called an oceanic black hole.
After Mhamad said this, the other party actually mentioned the Kilo-class submarine. Mhamad's eyes suddenly lit up. So that's what happened!
Chapter completed!