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After hearing Cheng Yuan's words, Wu Hongfei had a lot of experience and would not get excited easily, so he began to be moved by it.

Obviously, if what Cheng Yuan said was true, it would be tantamount to opening an arms sale to China, and it was an arms sale of advanced weapons.

It's not easy!

Many people say that Huaguo's weapons and equipment have always followed the road of self-reliance and independent research and development, and rarely imported foreign weapons, so it has developed to the point where it is now, attracting the attention of the world, and many people are proud of it.

But as a senior weapons expert, or a senior technocrat, Wu Hongfei knew how much helplessness was involved in this.

In fact, so far, Huaguo has not been truly self-reliant, or independently innovated, in terms of weapons research. The objects of study are mainly Russia, Europe and the United States.

Not to mention Russian weapons, after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Huaguo has been absorbing the legacy of the former Soviet Union. For this reason, it took the opportunity to import a batch of Russian aircraft, and on this basis, it made a major leap forward in the development of its own fighter aircraft.

But in fact, although Russia's weapons are advanced, after all, the disintegration of the former Soviet Union suffered too much damage. In terms of quality, it is no longer as good as Europe and the United States. Especially in terms of aircraft engines, aircraft avionics systems, etc. gap.

Therefore, the representatives of truly advanced weapons in the world are European and American products.

If there was no damn ban back then, Huaguo could import the most advanced aircraft from Europe and the United States. If there are enough advanced European and American goods, especially core technologies such as engines obtained from others, and then reverse research and development, the technology may be more advanced than it is now. advanced.

This is because independent research and development does not mean building a car behind closed doors, if it can import advanced weapons from other countries.Reverse research and development can save a lot of detours and time.Huaguo has always been coveting advanced weapons, advanced equipment and technology from Europe, the United States and other countries. Unfortunately, if they don’t give it to you, you can’t import it. At most, you can smuggle some things back for reference. For the entire industry upgrading, it will have a negative impact not big.

Not to mention the United States, which has been embargoing China, counting countries with advanced weapons internationally.Except for Russia, only Europe is relatively high-end, but Europe's attitude towards China is not very good.Not to mention the earlier Batumi ban. Although Batumi was disbanded later, the EU is still implementing a strict arms embargo policy against China, and requires EU member states to strictly implement it.Therefore, since the end of the 80s, European countries have stopped exporting advanced weapons or advanced equipment to China.

It is precisely because good things cannot be imported.Hua Guocai embarked on a difficult road of self-reliance. Wang Hongfei, who has experienced all of this, is naturally very clear about how much bitterness there was during the period.

So to speak, if there is no collapse of the former Soviet Union.If it hadn't purchased some of Russia's advanced aircraft and carried out research and development on this basis, Huaguo didn't know when it would take to develop a new set of fighter jets by itself.

It is precisely because Huaguo's weapons are basically based on the basis of the former Soviet Union.Therefore, Huaguo's weapons still look like a Russian style. At most, there are some things borrowed from European and American design concepts, but the insides are still from the former Soviet Union.

Now.The famous Swedish company Saab has launched a world-class aircraft, but turned around and told them that they can export it to you, and can also authorize some technologies so that you can manufacture it in your own country... This, this is simply a piece of pie from the sky. !

"What you said is true?" Thinking of this, Wu Hongfei lost his composure slightly, and reconfirmed, "Can you be responsible for your words? No, I mean, you can represent Saab Corporation, no, you can represent Austen Corporation Is it?"

"We have already cooperated. When have you ever seen me talking big?" Cheng Yuan said, "Actually, even if you don't come to me, I will come to you. After all, this is their established strategy. But, you know In the current environment, the matter of arms sales is still very sensitive after all, so the specific details must not be made clear, don't you think?"

"That's right, that's right." Wu Hongfei nodded quickly, expressing his understanding.

On the contrary, countries like this involve military procurement and technology sales, and few countries directly come forward. Most of them entrust some private individuals to test the water first, as a pathfinder, and then conduct secret transactions.In the past, Huaguo had conducted many such private transactions with European, American and Japanese countries, and even Huaguo's arms sales to foreign countries were often handled by private companies.For example, the purchase of weapons in many countries in Africa is carried out by certain companies in Huaguo, and it is not carried out in the name of the country at all. In this regard, it is the same as the United States, Europe, Russia and other countries.

Wu Hongfei has come into contact with a lot of weapons brokers and technology brokers like this before, so he also regards Cheng Yuan as this kind of person now.

"You see, although Sweden is not a member of NATO yet, it is a member of the European Union after all, and the European Union has an EU ban, right? Even the EU's arms ban is already a piece of scrap paper full of holes, but on the surface Always show some face." Cheng Yuan smiled, "So, although Saab intends to open up the arms market in Huaguo, they can't do it in a fair and honest way. Therefore, they want to use the name of technology investment to invest in Huaguo. Set up a factory and cooperate with you."

"Invest in technology, set up factories... you mean, set up a joint venture?"

"Yes!" Cheng Yuan said, "Let me be honest, you know the current economic situation in Europe, the recovery is weak, and it has just experienced a financial crisis, so Sweden, Norway and other Nordic countries, led by Sweden, Norway and other Nordic countries, have decided to create a new economic system within the European Union. Build a small circle and help each other. However, in order to stimulate economic growth, advanced technology alone is not enough, and there must be enough markets, otherwise it is useless to produce things that cannot be sold. The current European market is weak The market in the United States and Japan is also sluggish, so the Huaguo market is one of the areas they are very fancy. They plan to expand investment in China and transfer some enterprises to Huaguo to stimulate new economic growth points in their country. Among them, arms sales are a stepping stone, which is their sincerity, and after that, they will transfer more joint venture projects.”

"Well, this idea is very good." Wu Hongfei nodded, "Now is the era of the global economy, and only by cooperating with each other can we achieve a win-win situation, and the relationship between Huaguo and Sweden has always been good. We absolutely welcome this kind of investment of."

"Hehe, let me talk about their basic plan." Cheng Yuan continued, "This kind of crow aircraft must not be sold to you explicitly. It can only be sold as a trainer aircraft after dismantling the weapons and equipment and some avionics equipment. To Huaguo's private company, this. You should understand?"

"I understand, understand, understand very well." Wu Hongfei grinned.

Although this kind of trick can't deceive people, but with this name, it will always be much better in the world. For example, the first aircraft carrier in Huaguo was bought by private people in the name of civilian use. After buying it back, huh hehe.

"It's good to understand." Cheng Yuan also smiled, "In addition, this Crow aircraft is just a test aircraft, and it is not planned to be equipped with the Swedish Air Force, so..."

"Wait a minute, let me interrupt." Wu Hongfei asked suddenly. "The Swedish Air Force doesn't want such a good plane? Why?"

"It's very simple, because this aircraft is just a transitional product for takeaway." Cheng Yuan smiled kindly, "The choice of the Swedish Air Force. It is another aircraft they designed, code-named Gray Swan, and it is a real sixth-generation aircraft." airplane."

"Gray swan? Sixth generation aircraft?" Wu Hongfei only felt his eyebrows twitch. "Actually... according to what you mean, could it be that they have already designed a prototype?"

"Yes." Cheng Yuan squinted his eyes, "As far as I know, this gray swan aircraft has already produced samples, but there are some areas that need to be improved, such as avionics, intelligent control systems, and new weapon systems. , so I didn’t show it. Of course, these are confidential, and I hope you don’t spread them.”

"Don't worry, I understand." Wu Hongfei straightened his face.

"En." Cheng Yuan nodded, "Let's go back to the crow. In short, for this crow aircraft, in order to maximize the benefits, the Saab Group decided to only produce the engines, stealth coatings, aviation Core equipment such as electrical equipment, as well as parts such as the fuselage, are all produced in foundries.

At present, after our hard work, they have agreed to set up a foundry in our country of Hua, invest in and open a foundry in China to produce aircraft parts, and then import their engines and other core equipment, and assemble them into aircraft without weapons and equipment. trainer.

However, this foundry can only be established by a private company that has no direct relationship with the Huaguo government, and it is basically established that I will build this company, and no one else can interfere. Do you not object? "

"This...it should be." Wu Hongfei said with a smile, "Dong Cheng has paid so much, and there must be something in return. This is appropriate and reasonable. Don't worry, as long as you can introduce the technology, I guarantee that no one else will Come pick peaches with you."

"Actually, it's not what you think." Cheng Yuan smiled, "The reason why we must set up a factory with a private company is because there will be fewer obstacles in cooperation with a private company. After all, they also want to take this matter as a wayfinding Shi, let’s test the reaction of European and American countries. If the reaction from the European and American governments is not so fierce, then they can have a general understanding of further cooperation. As for why I want to set up a factory, it is also because there is no party affiliation Second, I have been working for Austen Company all the time, and I am recognized by the outside world as the agent of Austen Group in China, so with my status, it is much easier to do things."

"Actually, Mr. Cheng, you don't need to explain this." Wu Hongfei said with a smile, "We all understand the truth. Don't worry, we all see Mr. Cheng's patriotism, and we absolutely support Mr. Cheng's entrepreneurship in China."

"Well, that's good." Cheng Yuan continued, "At that time, I will set up a foundry in Landong New District to produce this kind of 'modified trainer' of the crow aircraft. After that, I will export the products to At the same time in Sweden, you can keep some of the planes and sell them to you. But you'd better not directly change them into fighter planes and show them off, but use them for private research first. It's better for everyone to have enough of these planes, isn't it?"

"Don't worry, we all understand this point." Wu Hongfei continued to nod, "Our country of Hua still has this bit of forbearance."

"There is another problem." Cheng Yuan continued, "The technology of the joint venture factory can be provided by them, but in terms of funds, you must pay in full, and it can only be given to us in the form of bank loans, not in the form of shares. Come in, can you agree to this point?"

"Although I can't make the decision for the bank, I don't think there will be any problem with this point." Wu Hongfei said, "As long as it is true to set up a factory in Huaguo, it can indeed introduce the technology of this aircraft, and it can indeed sell some products to other countries. We, then I think, the bank will not disagree to provide you with loans, and it is definitely a preferential loan."

"Very good, it seems that we have reached a consensus." Cheng Yuan nodded and said, "In this way, you can quickly ask your superiors for instructions. If you agree with the conditions I said, then I will reply to the Saab Group and ask them to send people as soon as possible. There is a factory here. I think if everything is in place, or if you have the money, we can set up the factory and produce the first aircraft in a month."

"One month?" Wu Hongfei said in surprise, "You mean the factory can be built and finished products can be produced in one month?"

"Of course." Cheng Yuan smiled, "As far as I know, this kind of crow aircraft, they have realized modularization and full automation, that is to say, as long as the modular parts are in place, there is basically no need for manual labor." , the whole process is controlled by robots.”

After a pause, Cheng Yuan continued: "So, the parts we want to manufacture are just the modular parts of this kind of aircraft, such as the aircraft fuselage, core technologies such as aircraft engines, and metamaterial stealth coatings. It has to be produced in Sweden and then shipped over for assembly.

In this way, things are simple. All Saab Group has to do is to transport several production lines and production equipment, and then send several groups of technicians to debug the machines.What we need to do here is to provide funds, factory buildings and raw materials, such as high-quality graphite powder, rare earth ores, etc.

As for the construction of high-standard factory buildings, you don't have to worry about it. After all, you have seen the power of those construction robots and new building materials. It won't take long for me to build the factory building.So, the only thing we lack now is the supply of capital and high-quality raw materials, and this is what you need to do.

Let me say this, as long as you have the funds in place, this cooperation project can be launched immediately, and there will be no delays!When the time comes, use the fast to fight the slow, and create an established fact. After the Western countries react, there will be no way to stop it, don't you think? "

"I understand." Wu Hongfei nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, I'll contact my superiors right away, report your thoughts in detail, and promise to give you an accurate answer within three days!" (To be continued.. )