Dominate South Asia

As a subordinate agency, it can only passively wait for decisions from above. It can make reports and ask for instructions. However, subordinates cannot interfere with the actions of above. This is a basic principle.

Now, Hamad has proposed that a heavy-duty fighter jet is also needed. This is a very disrespectful behavior and may even cause unnecessary trouble. For example, the Minister of Defense who strongly advocates the equipment of F-16 fighter jets will feel that It's like saying that his original decision was inappropriate.

Musaaf suddenly felt confused. After all, Mhammad didn’t understand the upper class circles. If he brought it up like this, he would annoy a lot of people.

Sure enough, upon hearing Mhamad's words, Defense Minister Mulwaev said coldly: "Mhamad, you said that even if our country is equipped with F-16s, it will not be able to protect our airspace? This is a complete fallacy. ! Even if there are no F-16s, even if there are only old J-6s, our air force can protect our airspace. In today’s air battle, didn’t our J-6s shoot down all the Su-24s?”

"Yes, our air force is heroic." Mhammad didn't know where the courage came from. Clearly seeing that the Minister of Defense was unhappy, he still insisted on his own principles: "The gap in equipment can be solved by using the skills of our pilots." We must be brave and technological to make up for it. However, if we do not develop and the gap becomes wider, more pilots may have to sacrifice in the future. We cannot afford such a price.”

"In that case, the F-16 is enough to take on the role of replacing the J-6." Mulvef said: "The advanced turbofan engine, advanced cockpit and airborne radar, and missiles are also very advanced. Use it to replace the J-6 , very suitable, what do you think?”

Hamad just came back from the mountains of Afghanistan. Because of his many military exploits, he was promoted to the chief of staff of the military region. At most, he is familiar with the army, but his knowledge of the air force is almost zero. He can identify What are the models of those planes? Does he know how advanced the F-16 is? Also a heavy fighter. Does he know what a heavy fighter is? At the last question, Mulvef was almost mocking.

"The F-14 Tomcat is the main air superiority fighter of the U.S. aircraft carrier formation. It has twin engines and computer-controlled fully variable swept wings. It can fully adapt to various air combats at medium, low and high altitudes. It can even carry Phoenix missiles and attack A target a hundred kilometers away," Mhamad said: "We in Pakistan need this kind of heavy air superiority fighter!"

"Chief of Staff Hamad, you really know a lot. Our country is long and narrow. Will the huge flight radius of this kind of fighter jet be useful to us?"

"Useful!" Mhamad said: "If it is just to intercept the Soviet air force stationed in Afghanistan, it may not be useful. However, if it goes deep into the hinterland of India and escorts bombers to bomb cities in eastern India, the range advantage of this fighter will be reflected! And! , you can also circle around the Indian Ocean and attack the Indian aircraft carrier formation!"

As soon as Hamad spoke, the eyes of President Zia-ul-Haq, who had been silent, suddenly lit up.

Pakistan’s old enemy will always be India! Even though the western border is now facing the threat of the Soviets, Pakistan's main defense force is still deployed in the east. Even if those F-16 fighters return to China, Zia-ul-Haq's idea is still to send these fighters first Deployed to the Eastern Military District.

For the military president who has participated in two India-Pakistan wars, fighting with the Indian army is a situation that may occur at any time.

India's land area is several times that of Pakistan, and its national defense force is also very powerful. The number of fighter jets is several times that of Pakistan. Especially now, in order to contain Pakistan, the Soviet Union has exported a large number of MiG-21 and MiG-23 fighter jets to India. The disadvantages are still growing.

"That is the main air superiority fighter of the American Navy. I am afraid the Americans will not sell it to us." Secretary-General of the Ministry of National Defense Mizar said: "After all, although the Americans have supported us, they are still wary of us. Yes, heavy fighter jets, but at the same time, our national strength cannot bear it, and we do not have enough funds to equip these fighter jets.”

"Grumman has 80 Tomcat fighter jets built. They were originally given to Iran, but now there is no buyer. Grumman is very anxious and is selling them everywhere, but can't find a takeover. All we need to do is express our willingness. Grumman would be very willing, and they could lobby those legislators to give us the green light," Mhamad said. Said: "As for funding, the United States has been providing military assistance to us. We can let the United States subsidize part of it. At the same time, we can also find some Muslim brothers, such as Saudi Arabia, to borrow some funds. As long as we work hard, we can definitely equip our air force with heavy fighter jets. To defeat India and dominate South Asia, we need a heavy fighter!”

Defeat India and dominate South Asia! These words made Zia-ul-Haq's body shake violently. This is what almost all Pakistani rulers yearn for. For them, defeating India can bring permanent peace to Pakistan!

"We will discuss this matter later." Zia-ul-Haq said: "Now, let's discuss how to deal with the Soviet air strikes. I think we should deploy some surface-to-air missiles in key areas."

Mhamad suddenly felt disappointed. He just took the risk of offending these senior officials of the Ministry of National Defense just to persuade the president. After all, it is too difficult to meet the president. Moreover, Mhamad has the memory of his previous life. The analysis of the situation was naturally very good, and these words definitely moved the president. However, the president actually changed the topic and avoided his own topic. Didn't he successfully deceive the president just now?

Therefore, Mhamad could only listen to the following words and stopped speaking. It was not a good choice to deploy surface-to-air missiles. It was surrounded by mountainous areas and the surface-to-air missile troops only had a short reaction time. In order to prevent accidental damage, the Air Force To reduce activities in these areas, passive defense is never as good as proactive attack!

Mhamad did not listen to the content of the subsequent meeting. He was always disappointed. The large fighter plane kept appearing in front of his eyes, flying gracefully through the sky.

Heavy fighter jets have a strategic position for a country. They have a large range and a large bomb load. They are the main force and ace in the air force. Although the cost is high, the quality advantage cannot be compensated by quantity. Later generations have proven this. Even Israel, a small country, is equipped with a large number of F-15 heavy-duty fighters.

Pakistan needs heavy-duty fighters, and its relationship with the Soviet Union is hostile. It is impossible to obtain them from the Soviet Union. It can only rely on this short honeymoon period to obtain them from the United States. These Tomcat fighters are very suitable.

Moreover, if Pakistan wants to become a great power, it cannot do without aircraft carriers! The Tomcat fighter is a carrier-based fighter by nature. Once Pakistan has an aircraft carrier in the future, it can easily deploy such fighters on warships. In later generations, China did not know how many plans and efforts were made to build aircraft carrier-based aircraft. Only then decided to modify the J-11.

When the meeting was over, everyone stood up and sent the president and others away and onto the helicopter.

The surrounding sky had already turned dark. Standing in the empty airport with the cold wind blowing, Mhamad still felt uncomfortable.

"Mhamad, there are many things that cannot be rushed." At this moment, a voice came from beside him.

Mhammad, who is already the chief of staff, is called by his first name. Only one person can do it, and that is Commander Musaaf.

"I offended the Minister of Defense today." Mhamad said: "Obviously I saw that the president was very interested."

"The president is very wise, and it is impossible to make a decision immediately." Mushaaf said: "The president must conduct a detailed investigation. However, once the president makes a decision, he will do his best to complete it, Mhamad, Just wait, there will be news within half a month at the earliest.”

Yes, this is a major national defense matter. The state invests in purchasing fighter planes. This is a big project. If he deceives himself and the president expresses his intention to purchase such fighters, then the president would be too irrational.

Thinking of this, Hamad finally relaxed: "Commander, I was too anxious just now."

"Defeat India and dominate South Asia, Mhamad, your words are really grand. You know, when you said this, everyone was stunned." Mushaaf said.

This sentence really hit the president's weakness. Defeating its old enemy India is what Pakistan has always been looking forward to. However, in almost every war, Pakistan was at a disadvantage, especially the last time, the third India-Pakistan War in 1971. This war resulted in East Pakistan being split into Bangladesh. All Pakistanis regarded as a shame.

Pakistan lost the land of East Pakistan. In the past, during the India-Pakistan war, Pakistan could use East Pakistan to attack India from two directions. But now, Pakistan only has one side of its territory.

"Actually, it is not difficult to defeat India." Mhammad said: "Our failure last time was due to internal divisions. To deal with India, we can also use the same method to dismember them!"

The night sky was still dark, but Mhammad's eyes were extremely profound. When he was in Afghanistan, he was thinking about the overall situation of Afghanistan. But when he became a soldier of Pakistan again, he was thinking more about Pakistan. situation, if you want to strive for a safe environment for Pakistan, you must dismember India!

I don’t know what happened to the Free Afghan Army. Although Mhamad left there, his heart has always stayed there. After all, it was the place where he fought and the army he pulled together.

He didn't know that Gulbuddin, who was covered in travels, had trekked for five or six days and finally found the Second Regiment of the Free Army in the Panjshir Valley.