$810 $1.5 billion is not enough? Will another $3.5 billion be enough?
"Not only have this kind of missile defense system to be purchased, but also their short-range missiles!" The king said excitedly, "Whoever dares to launch missiles at us in the future will fire me back!"
This is completely directed at the Jews.
At that time, Jewish missiles caused many losses to Arab countries. King Fahd was most interested in education and making money. The problem was that the Middle East had never been peaceful and stable because it controlled the oil supply of the whole world.
He started serving as the commander of the National Guard in 1964 and knew very well about the military.
After becoming the king in 1982, King Fahd devoted all his energy to developing the economy and improving the lives of the people in the country. At the same time, he also knew that the king's construction must be strengthened, otherwise it would be difficult to protect their economic development achievements.
The king, who has always been gentle and pro-American, also has many complaints about Americans.
Who told the Americans to stand on Israel without principles on the issue of Arabia and Israel?
Even if the military agreement was signed, even if it helped the Americans to attack the Soviet economy on oil prices and bear the losses themselves, the Americans were still unwilling to sell Saudi Arabia's advanced weapons.
Without looking at it, with the support of the Americans, the French provided technology to allow Israel to have Jericho missiles? With the help of the United States, the Israelis have already made Jericho's range exceed 1,000 kilometers...
If Saudi Arabia wants to buy spear short-range ground-to-ground missiles with a range of only 120 kilometers, the Americans will not sell them!
"With such a missile, we can build a strategic defense system. Dongfeng can only be used to deter missiles with a range of less than 500 kilometers. It is not very powerful, but it can be used to launch!" The king said excitedly. "We must buy. At the beginning, we had a budget of US$5 billion to buy the medium-range strategic missiles of the Chinese. Since we only spent US$3.5 billion and the remaining US$1.5 billion, we are all used to purchase these weapons. This is all strategic deterrent!"
For the royal family with the entire Saudi oil reserves, $1.5 billion is to drill a few more oil wells.
Seeing the king so excited, Sultan didn't know what to say for a moment, but he smiled bitterly on his face.
"What? Isn't it enough? If it's not enough, it's increased! You must buy it!" The king saw his brother's face bitter, thinking that the Chinese people asked for too high prices, so he asked what quantity to buy to sell it.
This is a common method used by Americans.
"Your Majesty, this is not a matter of money. The Chinese have no even quotes. They ask us to provide a Patriot missile defense system sold to us by the Americans, otherwise they will not sell it..." Prince Sultan immediately told the matter.
The excitement and excitement on the king's face were replaced by seriousness.
The Patriot missile defense system was also a lot of effort to get it from the United States, and it was also given a lot of money.
If this missile defense system is offensive rather than defensive, Saudi Arabia will not be able to do it at all. Even so, the Americans have been keeping a close eye on it.
"Once you give them and the Americans know about it, it will have serious consequences for our national security." The king said seriously.
Americans obviously don't want China to get their most advanced missile defense system.
Obtaining a missile defense system can improve your own technical water products on the one hand, and on the other hand, you can understand the weaknesses of this system and develop targeted weapons...
"Your Majesty, there is a way to provide us with one set to China, but we will not lose too little..." After Xie Kai proposed, Prince Sultan was considering whether he could provide one set to the Chinese.
There are methods, and the risk is not low.
Of course, the losses will not be small.
"Tell me your method and see if it's feasible. Now Americans don't know what we bought from China. It's best to buy them all at once..." King Fahd thought about it, threw away his irritability, and asked his brother whom he trusted the most and trusted the most. "If we are discovered, we..."
Compared with national economy and national security, purchasing China's missiles and missile defense systems is secondary.
King Fahd also knew that they could not establish their own industrial system like the United States, the Soviet Union and China.
The entire Saudi Arabia is far from their talent reserves, and the people's lives are rich, so no one is willing to fight. Otherwise, after he became king, he would not vigorously develop the country's light industry rather than heavy industry.
"The Soviet KGB spies are constantly moving in our country. We can transport the equipment away and blow up the remaining Patriot missile defense system at the entire base..." Prince Sultan said gritting his teeth.
King Fahd couldn't help but feel a little painful when he heard this, "A base?"
That's all bought by money.
"These Patriot missile systems were the earliest in the United States and have poor performance." Sultan said, "There is a saying in China that they are reluctant to let their children go to trap the wolf. Just like this time they invited our people to visit military exercises, which is actually a firepower display. If we cannot impress us, their cost is very high! From a 480-kilometer-range ground missile to a 240-kilometer-range missile, to a 80-kilometer-range rocket launcher..."
For Saudi Arabia, several missile defense systems are nothing.
These are just defense systems with insufficient performance, and the success rate of intercepting missiles is very low and cannot be attacked.
Sometimes, if you are forced to fight back, you have to fight back, so that you can better deter the enemy.
Now the war between Iraq and Persia cannot continue. Both sides launch missiles at each other's cities, with the purpose of deterrence rather than the great combat effect.
"Or what if I do, just make one?" asked the king.
He didn't feel sorry for the money, but for the pain of these equipment. It was not that easy to buy them again, "I just said that they exploded a set of them..."
"No, the Americans will definitely check it. If we want to do it, there must be other similar replacements. It is best to blow it up so that the Americans can't find it..." Prince Sultan told the detailed plan.
He has been constantly pondering the entire plan.
The base is easily attacked and easily transported away the Patriot missile defense system inside, and it is constantly pondering.
"Where are we going to find alternatives? Where do you choose?" the king sighed.
Patriot missile defense system, it is difficult to find alternatives.
"It's better not to find a substitute. One set was stolen and the rest was blown up... The Americans know the combat capabilities of our troops better than anyone else." Prince Sultan said, walking to the national map next to the king's office, near Awahad, south of Sharula, Yemen. We have a defense battalion there, which contains three sets of Patriot air defense missiles..."
Although Yemen's north and south countries are relatively peaceful, conflicts have never ended, and major wars will break out from time to time.
North Yemen has Saudi military aid standing with Europe and the United States, while South Yemen has received military aid from the Soviet Union. It was originally a country, but it has never been unified since it was colonized.
"People from South Yemen cross the border from time to time..." Sultan reminded the king.
At the Awahad border base, it was to prevent the Soviets from instructing the war to Saudi Arabia.
Previously, several major wars broke out between South Yemen and North Yemen. South Yemen continued to launch missiles from Soviet aid to Saudi Arabia, with the purpose of preventing Saudi Arabia from providing military supplies to North Yemen.
After hearing the whole plan, the king felt that the reliability was also very strong.
"So, after transporting one set, the remaining two sets must be blown up. Even if the Americans investigated, they could not find any news. The shipment of the Patriot missile defense system is not very troublesome, and there are the most loyal officers and soldiers of the Air Defense Force. Just as the matter is over, they can enter the Dongfeng missile base..." Sultan took all the situation into consideration.
The king still shook his head, "It's better to find an opportunity to let them attack us on their own initiative!"
If you want to do it, do the full set.
"It's easy. As long as the news is released, we are ready to continue to supplement military supplies to North Yemen... The male Yemeni hardliner led by Heidal Abu Bakr Atas cannot sit idly..." Prince Sultan said the more he spoke, the lower his voice became.
The king had a serious face, but he knew that this was the best way.
Only in this way can their strategic goals be achieved.
"You should be responsible for this matter. By the way, what did you think about China's procurement issues?" King Fahd brought the topic back again, "Did the missiles in Sha Damu and Khomeini's hands all come from China?"
"right!"
Actually, this is not difficult to guess.
Shadamu's missiles mainly originated from the Soviet Union, and even had missile manufacturing technology, but the range and accuracy were not satisfactory.
The Persians also had counterattacks. With the Soviet character, they would provide them, but the accuracy would not be that high.
"These missiles cooperate with Dongfeng to build our strategic missile system," said the king. "Have you seen enough for purchasing 400 pieces with a range of 480 kilometers and a range of 240 kilometers?"
"It should be enough!" The same is true for Prince Sultan's procurement plan. "There is really a conflict, and only these missiles are what we can use."
"What about that kind of missile defense system? Our strategic missile base must also establish a strict air defense system to avoid being destroyed by enemy air strikes..."
"I am going to purchase at least one hundred sets, and then buy some of their tanks. I usually disguise the missile defense system as a tank unit..." said Prince Sultan. "Their rocket launcher with a range of 80 kilometers is strong enough to supplement our artillery units and make up for the shortcomings of our soldiers' poor shooting accuracy..."
"Then that's it, you write a report and I'll approve it!" The king called out, it was getting late.
Prince Sultan was a little embarrassed, "This requires a lot of money."
Chapter completed!