Rebirth of Military Workers

Chapter 1070

“Kong Sompong, why do you have to choose a Chinese frigate? For us, Chinese frigates are too backward and expensive. Buying their frigates is simply not in line with our Royal Navy.”

As the highest commander of the armed forces, Chavalit Yongchaiyu, he really didn’t understand.

The Soviet weapons and equipment are hardly suitable for them to choose.

In the entire Thai defense system, almost most of the weapons and equipment used by sea, land and air are from the United States and other European countries.

“Commander, we need guided missile frigates and supporting anti-ship missiles! The Americans are unwilling to sell because they want to send the fleet to our country again; Western countries are unwilling because they know we have no choice and the price is too high. We even felt that there was no need to invite bids and talk to the Chinese directly…” Shuntong Khlong Sompong gave his reasons.

Chavalit Yongchaiyu also knew that what he said was correct, and looked embarrassed, “Kong Sompong, the government has given our carrier fleet a total budget of only one billion US dollars. This still includes the carrier aircraft and the supporting escort fleet Funding…”

One billion dollars to build an aircraft carrier fleet?

This is a joke.

“The military budget provided by the government is like this. If you purchase a Chinese frigate, it will cost almost half of the funds. How can you purchase aircraft carriers and supporting fighters?” The commander-in-chief looked embarrassed.

“Commander, the biggest reason for choosing Chinese navy ships is that in this world, China has the richest experience in dealing with the Vietnamese navy…” Shuntong Khlong Sompong was unwilling to give up like this, let alone a Chinese submarine. reason.

For the Thai navy, whether it is Malaysia or Myanmar, the navy simply cannot pose a serious threat to them. The Khmer countries were wiped out by Vietnam, and the navy was useless.

The only thing is Vietnam.

It is a very disturbing thing to be next to such an aggressive country.

Vietnam has taken control of the landlocked Laos, and has now occupied Khmer for several years, and its territory almost directly borders Thailand.

Wouldn’t they do something to Thailand?

No one believes it.

Thailand’s economy has developed rapidly in recent years, but it does not have enough national defense capabilities to maintain economic results. Under such circumstances, one wants to be the third largest country in the world and Vietnam, which wants to be the big brother in Southeast Asia, even China dares to invade, so why not invade Thailand.

What’s more, the beams formed between the two countries when Vietnam invaded the United States and Thailand provided the base for the US military have not yet passed.

“Then discuss it with the navy? Although the economy has developed rapidly in recent years, military expenditures are unlikely to increase too much.” The commander of the armed forces still knows the situation.

The Navy burned too much money.

Thailand’s economic aggregate was originally small. Last year’s GDP was only 50.5 billion U.S. dollars. This year, according to this situation, the maximum is 60 billion U.S. dollars. One billion U.S. dollars of expenditure is almost a year’s military expenditure.

Only by saving, can a fleet come out.

As the Secretary of the Navy, Naris Weng Suwan is naturally very supportive of the military’s preparations for building an aircraft carrier fleet.

As for which country helped them build the aircraft carrier, this was not a question he considered.

At present, only India has aircraft carriers in Asia. There is no major conflict between them and India. The most important task of the navy is to defend against threats from the sea and maintain the security of the territorial waters.

Both the king and the government agreed that the Ministry of National Defense would naturally consider this, but it was only when the Supreme Commander called it out that they knew that their money was not enough to build an aircraft carrier fleet.

“Buying a Chinese frigate? Isn’t that appropriate?” Narris Weng Suwan felt weird about the Chief of Staff’s proposal to buy a Chinese frigate.

“Why is it inappropriate?”

“All our ships are from Western countries, and naval officers and soldiers have adapted, maintenance and logistics are also equipped according to the West…” As the naval commander, Naris Weng Suwan objected, and they all stood in favor of the navy.

He believes that the navy must use a simpler method.

Since the money is scarce, it is necessary to cut expenses.

“There is only one aircraft carrier, unable to form combat capability. We need a frigate to protect the aircraft carrier…” the commander of the navy said of his own thoughts. “We have always used Western warships. Although they are backward, their warships can follow the aircraft carrier well. Work together…”

“So far, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and other countries that can produce aircraft carriers have rejected us. Only some shipyards in Spain and Italy have expressed interest in our project…” the chief of staff said solemnly.(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

The Navy needs aircraft carriers, and it certainly needs a complete aircraft carrier fleet.

But now, a country that can fully build an aircraft carrier fleet is totally unwilling to accept their business.

The money is small and the requirements are high.

“What if China can provide a complete aircraft carrier fleet?” Shuntong Kong Songpeng asked.

Everyone was stunned.

China provides a complete aircraft carrier fleet?

This is a joke.

You know, the Chinese themselves do not have an aircraft carrier.

“China does not have an aircraft carrier itself, and it is impossible to even build it!” The navy commander shook his head, thinking that the chief of staff was making a big joke.

“You can ask them. If the Chinese can really provide an aircraft carrier fleet or even carrier-based fighters according to our requirements, maybe we can get a much stronger aircraft carrier fleet than Western countries provide. More importantly, they are cheaper , And there are no strings attached.” Shuntong·Kong Sompong’s proposal made everyone wonder if this guy had taken advantage of the Chinese.

If it weren’t for them that they hadn’t had any contact with the Chinese, they would have no choice but to doubt.

“It’s not that the Chinese do not have an aircraft carrier project, but because of their economic problems, the aircraft carrier has not been built. In the first two years, China has started an aircraft carrier captain training class. According to the news, they are even starting to select carrier-based pilots… “The chief of staff persisted.

Everyone knows that China’s aircraft carrier plan is discontinued.

However, the Chinese Navy has already begun training aircraft carrier captains and carrier-based aircraft pilots. Shuntong Kong Songpeng also accidentally knew about this.

In addition, this time China’s new frigate only appeared in the South China Sea, which caused the bastards of the Vietnamese navy to retreat, and it made Shuntong Khon Sompong feel that he could ask the Chinese side first.

If China can provide a complete aircraft carrier fleet within their plan, this will be a very good thing for the entire Thai Navy.

“The Chinese themselves do not have an aircraft carrier because they do not have the money to build it. We do not have high requirements for an aircraft carrier. With China’s ability, it can help us build it. This is also a huge opportunity for them. This is the king. Your Majesty’s opinion…” Shuntong Khlong Sompong carried out King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Everyone could not help being a little shocked.

Why does the king have anything to do with this again?

“Our biggest enemy now is the aggressive Vietnam, and countries like the United States, they only care about their own interests, they will not consider ours. It was an obvious example during the previous Vietnam War…”

For the dissatisfied look in the Secretary of Defense Chavalit Yongchaiyu’s eyes, Shuntong Khon Sompong couldn’t explain it at this time.

He didn’t do things in an authentic way. He bypassed the Supreme Commander and went to the king, which he shouldn’t have.

Can only be explained later.

“Government departments agreed to increase military expenditures, which is also the king’s intention. Prime Minister Bing Ting Sulanon is the main promoter of our aircraft carrier program…”

The Thai military has always had a great influence among governments.

Many prime ministers are even directly appointed by military personnel.

In this way, the entire country’s military decision-making becomes much easier, with military priority.

“Commander, this is the meaning of the king and the prime minister. You were opposed to the aircraft carrier plan…” After coming down, Shuntong Khon Sompong found Chavalit Yongchaiyu to explain.

He pulled it up with one hand by Chavalit, naturally he didn’t want his leader to misunderstand that he had taken refuge in the government.

Chavalit sighed and shook his head, “Our country’s economy may not be able to support an aircraft carrier fleet. Although ocean-going combat capabilities are very much needed.”

In the end, he still said nothing.

Thailand hopes that China can provide a complete aircraft carrier fleet. For Hudong Shipyard, it suddenly felt like an opportunity.

At the same time, I felt more pressure.

The decommissioned aircraft carrier bought from Australia is currently being drawn.

There is no experience in building aircraft carriers in China.

“Fuck! This opportunity must be followed, even if you don’t make money, you must do it.” Qi Zhiyuan found Zheng Yucheng and others to discuss, Zheng Yucheng said without hesitation.

It’s great to use Thai money to accumulate China’s manufacturing experience.

“We don’t have experience, and in Thailand, we don’t have enough time…” Qi Zhiyuan was worried.

Wang Guilin looked at Zheng Yucheng on the side, “There should be a problem, right? At first, let us participate in their frigate procurement bidding. This is normal. But now let us provide the entire fleet solution, which is a bit unreasonable. . We don’t have an aircraft carrier ourselves.”

There are many doubts about the matter.

In any case, Thailand should not seek China to provide aircraft carrier solutions.

China does not have an aircraft carrier itself, nor does it have any plans to build a large warship, not to mention its experience in aircraft carrier construction.

“Even if they think we have experience in aircraft carrier construction, what about carrier-based aircraft? How to solve it?”

This is the biggest problem.

Not only does China have no aircraft carriers, it also has no carrier-based fighter jets.

“Or, ask Xie Kai? He is a young man, and his thinking mode is different from ours.” Wang Guilin offered to ask Xie Kai.

Xie Kai looked at Qi Zhiyuan and Zheng Yucheng in front of him with an unbelievable expression, “That’s right? The Thais actively seek us to purchase the aircraft carrier fleet? Or is the solution for the entire aircraft carrier fleet? Do we have aircraft carriers available ourselves?”

This is almost a joke.

At least, Xie Kai thinks so.