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Lockheed CEO Laiken was a little surprised when he heard that he wanted F-117 Nighthawk fighter jets. You know that this is a weapon and equipment that the US military has explicitly banned from exporting. Why do the French think that the White House will agree!

The F-117 Nighthawk is currently the most advanced stealth bomber in the United States. Although its overall technology is worse than that of the Black Cloud Phantom, it is mainly concerned with its range and bomb load. Other data are not bad at all.

Even with the assistance of satellites and other technical means, the overall combat performance will be even better.

Although it has one more big customer, and it still purchases an already finalized fighter jet, it is definitely a good thing for Lockheed, which can increase performance and revenue. But we must not offend the U.S. Department of Defense because of France; if that is the case, the losses will be even greater in the future.

As a military industrial enterprise, you definitely know what is important and what is important; if you can't even tell the difference between big and small kings, then just change careers.

Laiken thought for a moment and said: "Your Excellency, Ambassador, Lockheed, as a company, will naturally not refuse any request from customers. But regarding the F-117 Nighthawk, a large part of the research and development funds are provided by the Department of Defense; unless it is received by the Department of National Defense, Otherwise, our company has no right to export unilaterally."

I knew Lockheed would refuse. This is buying the most advanced fighter jet in the world; it is not selling vegetables in the vegetable market. Anyone who comes over can get the goods, so that’s okay!

The French Ambassador smiled and said: "I understand your concerns; as for the U.S. Department of Defense, the President will communicate with you personally. We just want to obtain the F-177 Nighthawk fighter jets as soon as possible. Although it is very difficult, please tell the truth. .After all, the soldiers at the front cannot afford to wait. If the enemy missile positions cannot be destroyed, every day will be a kind of suffering!"

Just providing the fastest delivery time doesn't seem to be a big deal; it won't completely offend people. If one day the French company Dassault cannot persist and needs to purchase weapons and equipment from the United States, it is not impossible.

As a long-established military industrial enterprise, we will naturally take a longer view!

Laiken said very seriously: "All data about the F-117 Nighthawk is currently in the confidentiality stage; it must not be disclosed to any country or individual. But since the Ambassador asked, it is not easy to refuse directly; currently there are still some internal restrictions within the company. There are four experimental models.”

"Assuming that the United States enters a wartime state, it can take off for combat within a week."

This is the benefit of having a strong military industry. Most countries really can't do it.

The French ambassador did not dare to neglect at all, and immediately reported to the country. Mitterrand made a direct call to the encrypted phone number with the United States. To obtain advanced fighter jets, President Bush's nod is needed.

The whole world already knows about France's disastrous defeat in Niger; the US president has more comprehensive information. Bush Sr. did not expect that the French army would be so vulnerable; even the Nigeriens could not deal with it, which was a disgrace to the developed countries.

The defeat of France was not a bad thing for the United States; de Gaulle announced his withdrawal from NATO that year and demanded that all U.S. troops withdraw from France; the gap between the two sides had already been forged.

It was only because of the strong threat of the Soviet Union and the lack of wanting to break the relationship that they did not take action against the Gallic Rooster. Now is a good opportunity. Although the African continent is very poor, it is because the local people do not know how to manage it. In Bush Sr's opinion, it is equivalent to sitting on a golden mountain begging for food and lavishly spending money on natural resources!

In the past, it was difficult to make a move due to human feelings; mainly because I didn't want to completely offend France. Now France simply does not have the ability to continue to dominate Africa. How long will it wait if it does not take action?

At this moment, an encrypted phone call from French President Mitterrand came in. You don’t need to think about it to know what happened. The French Ambassador went to visit Lockheed; it’s not a secret!

After Mitterrand knew it very well, with the intelligence strength of the Americans, he must have known it for a long time, so there was nothing to hide! So he said directly: "President Bush; France is now facing a severe test. As an ally, we hope that the United States can lend a helping hand!"

He is really direct and doesn't regard himself as an outsider.

On the surface, the relationship between the United States and Europe seems to be a pair of allies; this is also promoted by American and European officials and public opinion circles. But in fact, it is no different from the master-servant relationship; American interests completely override Europe. Europe, specifically the EU, seems to be serving the interests of the United States!

European countries are very clear about this, but their strength does not allow them to resist!

Since World War II, European countries have generally declined in military strength. Although European military technology is still very advanced today, there are always insurmountable shortcomings in terms of military size and strategic depth.

The combined military strength of European countries may still be on par with the United States and the Soviet Union, but the military strength of any single European country is obviously not on the same level as the United States and the Soviet Union.

The French have always wanted to establish a European military alliance; it was also to enhance the military voice of European countries in the international arena. However, as long as a unified European army is not born, it means that the EU cannot be separated from the military protection of the United States.

At present, the EU's international influence comes more from the economic level, but so far the EU has never had its own armed forces. Since European countries cannot break away from the military protection of the United States, they have to succumb to the will of the United States even if they know that their own interests are harmed.

Europe not only relies on American asylum militarily, but also cannot do without American support economically. In the international industrial trade division of labor system dominated by the United States, developed countries such as Europe and Japan are all vested interests.

The United States relies on its US dollar oil hegemony to harvest the wealth of countries around the world, including its own allies. However, its allies can use the power of the United States to plunder vast developing countries through scissor differences. It is the technical and market support of the United States that enables these countries to maintain their status as advanced developed countries.

At present, European countries are quite obedient, but there is also a thorn in the side; that is France. Its economic strength is not weak, and it has a complete military-industrial system, which gives Americans a lot of headaches. Now that I have the opportunity to benefit from the French, I feel excited just thinking about it!

Bush said seriously: "Your Excellency, France and the United States are traditional allies. When your country is in trouble, the United States will never stand idly by. Therefore, any needs can be raised!"

It does sound touching, but Mitterrand is not a fool; George H.W. Bush is also a guy who can't afford to do anything early, and he is definitely not that kind.

But now that you are begging for someone else, it is normal for you to be manipulated. I just hope that the Americans will not go too far, otherwise they will have to seek help from the Black Cloud Group!

But Bao Zixuan is not an easy talker. On the surface, he looks harmless to humans and animals; but in reality, it’s hard to tell! How can he become the richest man in the world in just ten years? How can he be a simple person?

Mitterrand thought for a moment and said: "On the first day of the war, the Niger army used Soviet-made missiles and shot down more than 200 of our fighter jets. Although they still have air superiority at this moment, the coverage firepower is seriously insufficient."

"In addition, Niger's missiles are too deadly, and pilots no longer dare to go into battle; thinking that your country has a stealth fighter, I hope it can be exported to France urgently!"

Just ask for something, otherwise how can you get any benefit from the French.

Bush thought for a moment and said: "It stands to reason that there are no military secrets in the relationship between our two countries."

"But regarding the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter produced by Lockheed, taxpayers invested a lot of money in the research and development process; we must give them an explanation."

If it is to equip the domestic air force, then everything is easy to say; now it is to be sold to France, how to calculate the research and development investment. All the benefits cannot belong to Lockheed. It is obviously not fair.

The U.S. Department of Defense is not an aircraft manufacturer, so it is not easy to collect money directly!

Mitterrand knew very well that the so-called taxpayer interests were nothing more than an excuse. To put it bluntly, I want to get benefits from France, but I don't have the strength to refuse now. So he said directly: "How can we satisfy the people of your country? Your Excellency the President can tell you clearly!"

As long as you understand the truth, you don't have to waste your breath!

Bush: "Many American companies want to enter Africa for development and hope to receive the same treatment as French companies!"

Simple and clear, without a word of nonsense; but it made Mitterrand very embarrassed. You must know that French companies have absolute privileges in Africa; even American and Soviet companies are far behind.

Although Heiyun Group does a lot of business, the treatment it can receive in Africa is much worse than that of French companies.