Dominate South Asia

Improve thousands of 59 tanks? This will also be a big contract. You Anli knows that he is now facing a difficult choice. If he continues the contract, he will export the gearbox technology together. In this way, he will obtain armor information and thousands of 59 tanks. Improvement, if you don't continue the contract, then if you go back like this, I'm afraid I won't be able to take these ten tanks back.

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Looking at You Anli's expression, Hamad was very happy. It seems that composite armor technology is too important to the Germans. No matter which country, this technology is absolutely blocked. In later generations of Germany, Hua I bought the Chobham armor from the UK at a huge price, and it is a simplified version.

In this regard, Eastern countries started very early, and now, it has finally come in handy.

The Germans still need to negotiate this contract, and Hamad returned to Islamabad after the armored brigade inspection. The US Ambassador Arnold was already asking to see him.

"President Mhamad, after several days of emergency consultations, we, President Reagan, agreed in principle to your request." Arnold said to Mhamad.

"What does it mean to agree in principle?" Hamad asked.

"I can provide you with fighter jets. However, we cannot provide too many advanced fighter jets. We can only provide ten Tomcat fighter jets, and we will not provide Phoenix missiles. We can provide twenty A-7 attack aircraft." Arnold said.

"Why?" Hamad couldn't help but wonder. We only provide Tomcat fighter jets and not Phoenix missiles. Doesn't that mean we are giving guns but not bullets? You know, the Phoenix missile is the Tomcat fighter's biggest weapon.

"Our current focus is still Afghanistan, and we don't want to anger the Soviets in Angola." Arnold said: "If we export the combination of Tomcat and Phoenix, the Soviets will dispatch MiG-31s ​​and even new MiGs. Fighters such as G-29 will worsen the situation in Angola.”

Arnold said that these are all secondary. The most important thing is the reason for funding. The cost of Phoenix missiles is high. Now Angola is flying with aircraft such as MiG-21. The cost of such aircraft is almost as high as that of MiG-21. The cost of the Phoenix missile is comparable. It's not worth it at all, and in several air battles on the Afghan battlefield, American Phoenix missiles have been consumed in large quantities. The United States is also unable to provide more Phoenix missiles for Pakistan to use.

Prioritize the Afghan battlefield and Africa. To put it bluntly, it is just a breath of contention between the United States and the Soviet Union. It is not worth the United States investing too much.

"What about the tanks we need?" Mhamad asked.

"Sorry, we can't let the M1 tank appear on the battlefield in Angola." Arnold continued.

The United States does not want to expand the dispute and is cautious in everything. In front of Mhamad, this means more casualties.

"In this case, we can no longer fight this war." Mhamad said: "We cancel this operation."

Mhammad sent troops there. The main thing is to make money, not to die. You need to have absolutely superior equipment and win beautiful battles, not that kind of cruel tug-of-war.

"In order to subsidize your country, if your country is willing to send out its troops, we will provide US$500 million in military assistance and US$1 billion in interest-free loans," Arnold said.

The United States seems to know that it is not good to reject Pakistan's request in this way. Compensation was also given.

"Okay, in that case, we request to purchase forty more F-16 fighters from your country." Hamad said: "These fighters are block 25 models that can launch medium-range Sparrow missiles."

The F-16 is an excellent light fighter. Although Pakistan has now invested in many aircraft development plans, whether it is imitating the Tomcat or jointly developing the No. 10 aircraft. None of this can be accomplished overnight. If Pakistan wants to expand its aircraft fleet, it can only continue to take advantage of its good relationship with the Americans to purchase another batch of fighters, such as multi-functional light F-16 fighters. It is an option suitable for Pakistan.

The United States will not directly give $500 million in military aid to Pakistan. It is used to offset the payment when Pakistan orders weapons from the United States. In this way, plus an interest-free loan of one billion U.S. dollars, Pakistan can purchase forty F-16 fighter jets by spending another five to one billion U.S. dollars. Get it.

"You already have enough fighter planes." Arnold couldn't help but said when he heard that Mhammad wanted to order more fighter planes.

"Compared with the Soviets, there are still much fewer people." Mhammad said: "Now, our front is very calm, which is abnormal. This indicates that the Soviets are accumulating strength and preparing for the next attack. , we must also prepare in advance.”

"I will report to the president as soon as possible." Arnold said: "What else do you want?"

"Since the M1 tanks are not going to be used, then the Maverick missiles used to fight tanks should arrive together with the A-7 fighters, right?" Mhamad said.

"Of course." Arnold nodded.

Watching Arnold leave, Mhammad knew that since the Americans were unwilling to use M1 tanks, they had no choice but to use them themselves. Transport the ten Leopard 2 tanks to South Africa and let those Africans see the Germans. Be the real king of land combat!

The seasons in the northern and southern hemispheres are exactly opposite. While spring is still blooming in the northern hemisphere, it is already autumn in the southern hemisphere.

The autumn wind blows across the vast South African region. Some special guests are welcomed at the air force base in the north of Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa.

Ten Tomcat fighters are parked on one side of the apron. These fighters flew directly from the US aircraft carrier yesterday. The pilots flew away after landing the planes here, and the A-7 attack aircraft will also arrive tomorrow.

Now, they are welcoming a C-130 transport plane from Pakistan, which is carrying a team of people who come to help them fight.

At the airport, South African President Peter William Botha stood quietly. At this time, he was almost sixty years old, but his kind face showed a firm look in his eyes. He was an absolute racist.

When he became president, he implemented racial policies more firmly because he had no choice.

Several countries adjacent to South Africa in the north are in turmoil. Black people rule the country. The buffer between South Africa and other black-ruled countries has disappeared.

At this time, unrest often occurred in South Africa, and he had to use strong means to solve it, but these means made the West very disgusted.

They were all white, but the Western world actually sympathized with those blacks! Fortunately, the civil war in Angola, because of the intervention of the Soviet Union and Cuba, made the Americans stand on the side of the South African government. Although it was concealed, the US aid always existed, and this time, it was the most important aid!

In the sky, South Africa has always been at a disadvantage, and now, the most advanced Tomcat fighter jets in the United States have been supported to South Africa, and they are operated by the Pakistani Air Force! This air force can defeat the Soviet Air Force and fight the Soviet Union's lackey Cuban Air Force, which is even easier!

This time, he didn't need to come in person to welcome him, but in order to show his importance, he still came in person.

The transport plane finally appeared in his field of vision. The other party flew low from a distance, aimed at the runway, and landed.

After stopping, the plainclothes personnel of the brigade came out from inside, and they all looked well-trained in their gestures.

The leader was none other than Rick the Eagle. Hearing that they were going to South Africa to beat up the Soviet air force, Rick volunteered to lead the team.

When he saw the people who were welcoming him in South Africa, he was also stunned. What a grand ceremony. Even the South African president came to greet them?

"Welcome warriors from South Asia." Peter said, "Thank you very much for coming."

"We are on the same front against the Soviets." Rick said, "We only care about fighting. As long as we are here, whether it is the Soviets or the Cubans, their air force fighters cannot take off. As long as they take off, they will be shot down! I am Rick the Eagle, and I am very honored to be here."

Rick the Eagle! After returning to Pakistan from the United States, he flew a Tomcat fighter and shot down more than eight Soviet fighters, almost a double ace. In the air battles of the jet age, this record is not easy.

Originally, he thought the other party was relatively young and lacked experience. When he heard the other party say his name, Peter was immediately excited. The Pakistani side was really nice!

The things on the C-130 transport plane were constantly unloaded. In order to get the fighter plane to take off, combat, maintenance and upkeep are all necessary. Therefore, in addition to the pilots, there are also a large number of ground crew members who came this time.

When all the things on the transport plane were unloaded, South Africa's gifts began to be loaded into the transport plane.

Pakistan certainly would not come to fight on a voluntary basis. Before coming, it had already discussed with South Africa. The troops sent by Pakistan were all mercenaries.

South Africa produces gold and diamonds, both of which are of high value. Now, these boxes are gold and diamonds. They are loaded into the transport plane and fly directly to Pakistan.

"Do you need a front-line airport?" Peter asked.

"No, our range is far enough. We will take a short rest and take off for the first combat in the afternoon." Rick said: "Our time is precious."

The time of mercenaries is very precious, especially the air force. In addition to the commission paid in the initial stage, the amount of commission in the future depends on the number of enemy planes shot down.

Rick's words were cold, which was a normal reaction of a soldier. Only when they were in life-and-death battles could they have such an expression.

The battle will start in the afternoon! Peter said, "Then I wish you a successful first battle." (To be continued ~^~)