Can You Make A Nuclear Weapons Too?

Chapter 135

[This is brief news. Yesterday, oil supply and demand negotiations with the UAE, including Saudi Arabia, arrived in Korea with successful results. The Blue House praised them for their hard work…

[The Blue House this morning fired the foreign minister for responsibility for the sexual scandal at the Italian diplomatic mission. Some in the ruling party are rumored to be reprimanding Lee Pil-yong, who opposes the government’s policy, but the government actively denies this, and the first contributor to the stabilization of oil supply and demand in the Middle East this time is not Minister Lee Hoon-jae, but Chairman Jin Hyun-seung of Jaewoo Group. I was informed that it will be made clear.]

For a while after returning to Korea, the political world was turbulent over the sacking of Minister Lee Hoon-jae.

As the ruling party leader’s closest aide flew away, the ruling party pressured the government as the ruling party did, and the opposition party was busy pouring oil on a fire in someone else’s house.

Thanks to this, the most important Iranian oil payment problem was pushed aside, and it is highly likely that the problem will eventually remain as a long-term problem.

“A seawater desalination project?”

At the meeting convened by the Jaewoo Group the next day, the conversation he had with Mohammed of the UAE became a hot topic.

Not only the seawater desalination project, but also the Dubai development problem, which has recently begun to accelerate.

Mohammed wanted Jae-woo to actively participate in that part, and today’s meeting was the signal to start.

“The time has come for Jaewoo Construction to finally become a dragon.”

Jin Hyeon-cheol, vice president and representative of Jaewoo Construction, showed great enthusiasm.

After all, it’s a matter of tens of billions of dollars, so I can’t help but be greedy.

In that part, I actively encouraged Jin Hyun-chul, thinking that it would be right for him to take on the responsibility.

“Your brother should take full responsibility for the Dubai construction project. And for the desalination project, please have Jaewoo Heavy Industries put up a plan soon.”

Hyun-cheol and Jaewoo Heavy Industries CEO immediately nodded at that.

Even so, the desalination project was in a state of particular concern, so I spoke to the CEO of Heavy Industry again.

“CEO Yang Jin-yong. No matter how much we have know-how in the production of desalination plants, we must never let go of the tension.”

“Sure. We will do our best to proceed.”

President Yang stood up from his seat with repeated promises.

A living witness of the country’s heavy industry history and a unique presence in the plant sector.

In the beginning, he was appointed as the CEO of Heavy Industries for that very reason, but looking back now, it seems to have been a wise decision.

“Chairman, the working group has arrived from Nokid Martin.”

A few days later, a negotiator arrived to amend the contract for the development of a light attack aircraft based on the T-50.

In the first place, because the manufacturer of the T-50 was KAI, the government designated me as our working group.

Because of that, I headed to the meeting place as soon as I heard the news.

[Nice to meet you. This is Eric Bacon, Director of External Affairs at Norkid Martin.]

The person who claimed to be the representative of the working group on Nokid’s side was an unknown person.

Are you around mid 40’s?

A slender body with a slender face that goes well with silver hair.

Except for the fact that he had a rather charismatic personality, it was a likable style.

[This is Jin Hyun-seung.]

After a brief handshake with him, working-level discussions began immediately.

The main meeting was conducted by the working-level staff.

For a while, I stood back and listened to the conversations of the working people.

[Radar upgrade of light attack aircraft based on the T-50 and increase in weight and area of ​​the aircraft. And we will begin negotiations on granting aerial refueling capabilities.]

The issue of increasing the size and weight of the aircraft was agreed upon in advance by consultation with Jack.

Development of a single-seater rather than a double-seater.

And so that the overall size can be expanded as much as possible in the line supported by engine thrust.

As a result of the calculation, it is still below the level of the F-16.

And anyway, since the size of the existing aircraft was so small compared to the engine thrust, there was no problem with it, so the agreement to add that part was smooth, but the armament control part.

In particular, the tug-of-war was very tight when it came to multi-role ability granting.

[No, what kind of absurd thing is that? Now, you are going to put a limit on air-to-air armament.]

Colonel Ahn Jung-hwan of the Ministry of National Defense, a working-level officer on our side, abruptly resisted Nokid’s attitude that he would put limits on air-to-air armament.

I wondered how well it was going.

Again, wanting to use it as an excuse, I silently looked at Eric’s lips.

[According to the results of prior consultation, the airframe level of the light attack aircraft to be developed based on the T-50 will be almost equivalent to that of the improved F-16 class. That alone made us a big concession, and if anything, South Korea’s short-range air-to-air missile developed based on the Archer. And if it is equipped with a ducted ramjet medium-range air-to-air missile, it will have over-spec of the F-16. Wouldn’t that be a violation of the provisions?][··········.]

Colonel Ahn Jung-hwan, a working-level worker, became dumb with honey at those words.

Objectively speaking, it’s not wrong.

Looking at it, it felt like I had prepared quite a bit, so I finally went out.

[Thanks for the many concessions. However, there is one thing to point out.]

Eric’s gaze was fixed on me as I interrupted.

I immediately waved the contract I was holding and spoke again.

[Is there any condition in this contract that the performance of the armament must not exceed the F-16?][Yeah?]

Eric put on a much bewildered expression at those words.

[As you can see, the provisions specified in this contract are limited to the hardware of the aircraft itself. In other words, there is no detailed mention of the armament that is mounted anywhere. Therefore, the overall performance increase caused by better armament is not to be considered.][··········.]

This time, Eric became a honey-eaten dumbass.

It sounds sophistry, but what if the contract itself has such a trap?

It was their fault for not taking into account the overall increase in combat ability according to the performance of the weapon in the first place, but in fact, it must have been a result of confidence rather than a mistake.

Simply put, at the time of writing this contract, there was no reason to put such a clause because we were completely dependent on the armed forces of the United States.

[Such a coercion…][It’s not a compulsion, it’s a fact. Is there anything wrong with what I have just said in light of this contract?][··········.]

Eric licked his lips and was silent.

Turn out the wedge.

I shook the contract again and continued.

[If you like the provisions of the article, the F-16 can also be equipped with the weapon we developed. Well, then, wouldn’t it end neatly without the need for such an argument?][··········.]

******

The meeting with the working group finally came to a conclusion in the line I wanted.

The overall aircraft hardware level is eventually close to that of the F-16, which is being upgraded.

And in the combat system, so that the things we developed can be installed.

However, there was one condition attached, which was that he had to completely negotiate with Nokid for external sales.

It comes from the fact that the main component supplier is Nokia in the first place. In other words, it is an unavoidable result because it is a form of partial joint development.

“Are you still a little surprised? To step back like this.”

CEO Kim Young-ki, who had watched the meeting the day before, said he was surprised by the excessively docile attitude of Nokid.

After all, Korea has never had a history of making any sure profit from negotiations with the United States.

Moreover, this negotiation is on the surface to overturn the agreements already agreed upon.

It must have been a strange feeling for him, who knew better than anyone that it had never been possible before.

“Even if you reversed the contract, in the end it was based on the clause. Besides, it is true that we have now gained enough strength to claim to correct the unreasonable.”

“However, according to the terms of this agreement, the light attack aircraft we will develop will most likely block the F-16’s front.”

CEO Kim still didn’t seem to understand that part.

There’s nothing I can’t understand

Contrary to history, development is now progressing as a single-seater rather than a two-seater.

Also, thanks to the application of conformal tanks as well as aerial refueling, the cruising distance problem has been solved, so except for the engine, it will be close to the level of the F-16 being improved.

In the end, for them, they’re going to sit down with bombs, but they don’t understand what they finally agreed to.

“As I said before, it is the parties who created the basis for the renegotiation, so they have to bear the errors in the provisions that result from that.”

“·················ogue.”

“In addition, the T-50-based light attack aircraft is a part of the contract to supply 40% of the main parts including the engine from the US defense company from the beginning. I think that was the decisive factor.”

“·················ogue.”

“Think about it. There is no reason to set up a fishing pole in a situation where the US will take a large portion of the pie anyway.”

“And what if we completely take over the F-16 market?”

“Honestly, that’s unlikely. Countries that are short on money may not know, because in most cases, it would be common sense to choose the F-16 because it is more operationally efficient.”

“·················ogue.”

“If there are thousands of F-16s in service, isn’t it true that the continuous supply of parts and other operational efficiencies are advantageous? What’s more, it is an aircraft whose performance has been verified through actual combat. So, a group with normal judgment would of course choose the F-16. Maybe they will allow it because they know it too.”

CEO Kim scratched his cheek at those words.

It’s as if that’s the case.

In fact, they represent their position, but I don’t think I can guarantee that part.

If we turn the FA-50 into full power and prove its operational efficiency, the problem will be different.

At that time, even if it is impossible to fight on an equal footing, you will surely be able to eat a niche market.

“Well, it will be a matter of time before we know whether their thoughts are right or wrong. By the way, isn’t it time to start slowly?”

“Ah!”

At the last words, CEO Kim looked at the clock.

The situation was scheduled to go to the Blue House to report the results.

He was quick to pick up the agreement with Nokid, and then suddenly looked at me as to what came to his mind.

“Why, is there something wrong?”

“It’s not that, but I was wondering what if we could buy a helicopter for the president this time. You often travel to the provinces, so you can’t just drive a car forever.”

It was a topic that came up unintentionally, so it was not easy to judge for a while.

Of course that’s right for efficient work, but I’m actually traumatized by helicopters.

It was probably when Ahn was the head of the National Intelligence Service in the past, that is, now.

I still can’t forget the motion sickness I felt at that time, which was raised by the vibrations I felt in my body.

“Is there a suitable gas?”

The problem is that my mouth spit out words that were different from what I thought.

Again, the habit of prioritizing efficiency stifled instinct.

CEO Kim spoke again as he was about to let out a smirk.

“At the same time, Chairman Lee of Samjong has informed us that he intends to transfer one of the aircraft in operation in the group. How long will the president, who is now the richest man in Korea, only travel by car on business trips to the provinces? He offered an amount that was almost free.”

It was most likely a bribe.

It came from hoping for continued support from the Future Fund, which has already risen to become the third largest shareholder of Samjong Electronics.

I don’t eat bean sprouts from the beggar’s asshole, and I don’t think there’s any reason to refuse if it’s a gift from a chaebol.

“You do that. If you have severe motion sickness, you can only make more dough.”

“·················ogue.”

******

“Did you even agree to the intimidation of our armed forces?”

After a while, the president met, and the report on the matter was mixed.

In fact, in that case, the horse is low-class, and it’s almost like securing another 4.5 generation aircraft, so it’s a natural reaction.

But for some reason, his expression soon darkened again, and he immediately looked at me with a blank expression.

“But this part. making it possible to refuel in the air. Everything is fine, but we don’t have an aerial refueling tank, do we?

“right. So we have to introduce it.”

“·················ogue.”(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

The president looked at me with a puzzled expression.

Even thinking about it, I thought I was saying it with an overly brazen expression on my face.

However, the introduction was only a matter of time.

It came from the thought that if I was going to solve the FA-50 problem, I would also like to solve the aerial tanker problem.

“Chairman Jin has a strange side sometimes.”

“Am I?”

“Isn’t that still the case? It’s like you’re giving away what you’ve been entrusted with.

He responded with a light smile.

The president, who had a serious expression on his face for a moment, opened his mouth again after a while.

“Is it possible to develop an aerial refueling machine on your own?”

“No, that’s not the right choice in terms of time or efficiency. So, I propose to introduce the aircraft being developed by Airbus.”

“Airbus?”

“Yes, it is an aircraft under development based on the A330-200, and rumor has it that the first flight will be possible in the next year or so.”

“Let’s get Airbus’s instead of Boeing’s?”

The president asked, seemingly surprised.

For me, it is natural to claim a gas that has already been verified.

He nodded firmly and said.

“Yeah, nothing else, I would recommend Airbus for an aerial tanker.”

That was something I could be sure of because I knew the history.

At this point, Boeing’s aircraft are not immediately known, but they will eventually become outdated in a few years.

Of course, in the mid-2010s, Boeing also developed the KC-46, but when will we wait?

“Hmm······.”

The problem wasn’t just time.

I don’t know if I can develop it properly or not.

In the early days, the KC-46 had so many problems that delivery was delayed and even the US Air Force refused to deliver it.

Of course, it is true that performance develops to the extent that Israel chooses to introduce it through subsequent improvements, but in the end it is a race against time.

In other words, the AC-330MRTT is a more stable option for those of us who need it right now.

“Anyway, not long ago, the Air Force raised a complaint. All right, we’ll have a meeting with the main military commanders soon.”

If the military had already raised an unrest, the introduction would have been the same.

Since KFX is about to mass-produce, the necessity will be further emphasized.

Even without the thought that our Air Force will soon take on a more advanced look, I feel a sense of pride.

“Anyway, I think I have to tell you one more good news.”

Can you make nuclear weapons too?-136