Chapter 584: Stepping on the Land of the East
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At the very beginning, Iraq needed to strengthen the Iraqi Air Force the most out of situational considerations, and they needed to outwit Iran's Tomcats, they needed to take away air supremacy in the Middle East skies, and they needed to be able to face the Israeli Air Force one day, and even finally the United States. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info≦≧
Therefore, from various considerations, Iraq has given priority to the development of the Air Force, starting from the F-20, to the Mirage 4000, to the international cooperation of the Super Seven, and finally to the investment in the Yun X, the turbofan six, and the J-7, Iraq's investment in the Air Force can be said to be the largest, and Iraq's personnel are also making continuous progress in these projects, especially after following the J-7 to complete the development of the entire model, they will have a certain independent research and development capability, and when the Soviet Union collapses, a large number of outstanding personnel will be dug from the Soviet Union. In the end, a stealth fighter was hatched earlier than the American F-22, which is Qusay's greatest hope for his aviation industry.
Subsequently, the army's industry was also underway, especially the introduction and improvement of the T-72 production line, the introduction of two heavy trucks, on the basis of which Iraq's own wheeled combat vehicles were developed, and also, with the help of people like Dr. Boole, to improve the performance of the Iraqi army's artillery, Iraq is preparing to replace its own pure infantry with mechanized infantry to improve their assault capabilities and mobility.
It's just that in terms of navy, Iraq is still very backward, in the beginning, because Iraq only has a short coastline, and Iraq has no need for the sea, so it is only equipped with a small number of speedboats, at most it is a near-shore garrison. ≦≧
And now, if Iraq wants to become a great power, then the eyes must not only be limited to the Fau Peninsula, not only the Persian Gulf, the Iraqi navy, at least cruising the entire Indian Ocean, all the coasts of Iran, are Iraq's coastlines.
And the Navy. It is a branch of the army that is difficult to develop quickly, unlike infantry, which can fight after three months of training, and unlike tank soldiers, who can also go to the battlefield after one year of training. The navy of a big country can only be built up after hundreds of years of history.
Want to become a great power navy, personnel training. Qusay has already begun. However, the equipment is still unknown. In the event of a temporary emergency, the purchase of warships is an option. But. In the long run, we will only be able to meet the demand if we can manufacture it ourselves.
The third of the later generations. Buying a decommissioned second-hand aircraft carrier and refitting it is actually higher than the price of building a new aircraft carrier. Moreover, he had to break his teeth and swallow it in his stomach, accept the price increases proposed by the other party again and again, and in the end, not only postpone the service for a few years, but also spend a lot of money.
So, Qusay hopes with the technical assistance of the great powers of the East. Build Iraq's first shipyard in Port Saddam!
Beginning with the production of civilian ships and small military speedboats, Iraq needs first and foremost to make the leap from scratch. ≦≧
Because it is only the basic shipbuilding industry, the introduction of supporting shipyards from the eastern countries will not have too much technological backwardness, and the cost is the lowest.
May 1984. Qusay's special plane slowly landed at the Capital International Airport.
As a delegation from the Middle East, Qusay's visit consisted mainly of Baath Party Vice Chairman Taha Yassin and Economy Minister Hekmat. Foreign Minister Tariq, Minister of Industry Amir Rushdie. Commander of the Southern Military District Izzat, as well as some members of his entourage.
Every time he takes this special plane provided by Kuwait, Qusay can always think of that pretty face, and unconsciously, he has not seen Princess Sarah for more than a year, I wonder how she is doing? The cabin door opened, and Qusai took a breath of the air here, and he had a complicated feeling in his heart, because, in his previous life, this was the land where he grew up, and the old saying goes, there are fallen leaves to return to their roots, but now, Qusay's roots are already in Iraq, in the hot land of the Middle East.
The loud sound of the national anthem sounded at the airport, and Qusayi heard that it was a military band playing the Iraqi national anthem, and Qusay's heart suddenly rippled.
"The holy land that spreads its wings on the earth,
Thy garments are splendid civilization,
Bless the holy land of these two river basins,
This encompasses a hometown of glorious determination and a big heart. ≦≧
This home built with a glorious flame,
This is a better hometown than heaven.
Its mountains and rivers transcend the pinnacle of the world,
There is also a plain of pride.
We are the heirs of Babylon and Assyria,
Because of our glorious history,
History radiates its light,
We have the sword of wrath,
There are also the teachings of the prophets. ≦≧
Oh, the warrior of **, you are a proud lion,
Oh glorious pinnacle and glorious legacy,
Onward, fearlessly marching towards victory,
Let the glorious times reappear in our holy land!
Our generation is dedicated to everything, not afraid of hardship.
Oh incomparably glorious, we have reinvented,
A nation that we build with unwavering determination.
The martyrs went forward one after another.
Our great country is full of pride and vitality,
Comrades built a glorious fortress.
Oh Iraq, may you always be the holy land of the Arabs,
It's like letting the night have the sun of the day!"
Every time I hear this song, Qusay always feels that there will be infinite strength, Iraq has a splendid history and culture, Iraq is now rich in oil, Iraq needs to restore its former history and become a great power in the world!
It was a solemn moment when Qusay, on the red carpet floor, stepped off the plane and walked to the welcoming crowd to the applause of the welcoming personnel. ≦≧
After taking a few steps, Qusay saw that it was the defense minister of the eastern power who came to greet him!
Qusay's current status is still not Iraq's head of state, although Qusay has seized more and more power, and now, the other side has sent a defense minister to greet him, showing that he attaches great importance to himself.
Qusay is very familiar with this defense minister, because this is a defense minister who has long been engaged in the leadership of defense science and technology and the defense industry front, and is an outstanding leader in the defense science and technology undertakings of the great eastern countries. For example, he organized and led the "two bombs and one satellite" project and was the executive commander-in-chief. He single-handedly led the establishment of the Second Artillery Corps, and he led the development of intercontinental missiles, submarine-launched missiles, galaxy computers, and so on. "Welcome friends from the Middle East." said the Minister of Defense.
"Iraq and your country are both ancient civilizations with a long history, and this time, I have come to your country with Iraqi friendship in the hope that we can deepen our cooperation." Qusay said.
The two hands were tightly clasped together.
After greeting at the airport, the Iraqi delegation took a car to the city of the capital.
At this time, the big eastern countries have entered the stage of economic development, Qusay looks out of the car window, in the buildings with the characteristics of this era, new buildings are also beginning to be built, there are not many cars on the streets, large 28 bicycles, still the main means of transportation.
Subsequently, the two sides held a reception.
In the large conference room, Qusay looked at the yellow-skinned people across the table, and felt very intimate.
"Our country has a long-standing friendship with Iraq, and we have been to the two river basins as early as the ancient Silk Road." said the Minister of Defense.
"Yes, I also hope that the friendship between us can last forever, your country is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, is an influential power, and your country's economy is about to enter an era of rapid development, we attach great importance to the development of bilateral friendly relations with your country." Qusay said.
The Minister of Defense is very familiar with this person in Iraq, because after the decision to invest the country's main forces in economic construction, many national defense projects have to make way for the economy because funds have not been invested, and the army has to make way for the economy.
In this case, many projects are developing slowly, at this time, suddenly, investment came from the Middle East, saving many projects, such as Yun X, such as turbofan six, such as J-7, and they also let some projects, bring a lot of benefits, such as super seven, this fighter, has been successfully exported to Pakistan, the Pakistan Air Force response is very good, high maneuverability, advanced avionics, comprehensive performance reached 80 percent of the F-16, and the price is not even half of the F-16. After the domestic air force sent personnel to test flights, they were full of praise, and the performance was higher than any domestic fighter, but unfortunately, because the avionics modification was carried out in Iraq, the United States was very strict in this regard, and the country could not get this fighter, only envy, although the fuselage was produced in China, the avionics was American.
After more than two years of further exchanges, the country has realized that it is very important for the country to maintain good relations with Iraq, and the relations between the two sides have been deepening. Therefore, with the arrival of Qusai this time, the country sent heavyweights to receive it.
Hearing Qusay's words, the defense minister said: "Yes, we also attach equal importance to our relations with Iraq, Iraq has made a number of investments in our country, and both of us have gained tangible benefits, we are an ancient cultural country with a long history of 5,000 years, we are a country of etiquette, and we also attach great importance to our friendly relations with your country, Iraq, our friendly country." ”
After the two sides talked about the scene again, they finally gradually got to the point.
"Your Excellency the Minister of Defense, do you remember the last time the Iranians dropped mines in the Persian Gulf and blocked the shipping lanes?" Qusay asked.
"Yes, our oil tankers have also been affected, but fortunately, several countries in the Middle East joined forces to re-dredge the shipping lanes, otherwise, the world economy will be affected." The Minister of Defense said that he was very curious, this Lord Qusay's thinking is too jumpy, right?