v2 Chapter 1431： Navy Ambition III

While Bao Zixuan was negotiating the purchase of warships and submarines with the Soviets, Zhang Zhan was also negotiating the purchase of warships with the Americans. This is the former Minister of Security of the Black Cloud Group, whose identity has changed at this time; Deputy Commander of the Armed Forces of Fucaira.

As for the commander-in-chief, it's definitely Chief Salad. Zhang Zhan went to the United States, with a very clear purpose, to buy two Ticonderoga-class cruisers produced in the United States.

The Ticonderoga-class cruiser is the first main battleship of the U.S. Navy to officially use Aegis, equipped with an integrated surface combat system centered on the AN/SPY-1 phased array radar.

At the same time, the warship serves as the main command center of the aircraft carrier battle group and amphibious assault battle group, and provides protection for the aircraft carrier. As the number one **** force of the aircraft carrier battle group, the Ticonderoga-class ships equipped with the Aegis system provide excellent air defense capabilities, making the aircraft carrier battle group have sufficient strength to resist missile attacks from the surface, air and underwater forces of the former Soviet Union. . In addition, the Aegis system also has excellent anti-submarine capabilities.

It is not difficult to see from here that Bao Zixuan is preparing for the future. Fucaira must have an aircraft carrier, otherwise it will be a waste of time in this world.

In the mid-1960s, the U.S. Navy began the "Advanced Surface Missile System" program, which aimed to develop an advanced carrier-based combat system to be equipped on the frigates of aircraft carriers, with excellent air defense control capabilities, capable of handling a large number of targets at the same time. Effectively deal with threats from the air, surface and underwater, this is the Aegis combat system.

However, in Fucaira, it is not necessary to have the Aegis system; for the shipboard computer system, it can be completely developed by itself. But I believe that Americans will not agree, after all, they also need to have certain restrictions.

You must know that the Ticonderoga-class destroyer is equipped with a MK-26Mod5 dual-arm missile launcher at the bow and stern, each of which can be loaded with 44 missiles. In addition to the main standard SM-2, it can also be filled in Asrock anti-submarine missiles; in addition, there are two sets of quadruple Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers on the left side of the stern, and a set of MK-32 triple 324mm torpedo launchers on both sides of the stern.

It can definitely be regarded as a powerful attack platform at sea. If there is no restriction at all, then the Americans will definitely not be relieved. The same is true even if it is sold to a NATO strategic partner.

Zhang Zhan first came to Bath, Maine, because the Ticonderoga-class destroyer was produced at the Bath Steel Shipyard in the city.

Bath Iron and Steel Shipyard is the second most important shipyard in the United States Navy and was founded in 1884 by Colonel Thomas Hyde. Surface ships have been built for the U.S. Navy for over a century.

The warship shipyard was established by a colonel of the army. It can only be said that the strength of the US navy was indeed not good at that time; at the same time, it also showed in disguise that Colonel Thomas Hyde was an all-rounder and a generalist.

Although it was founded by an army colonel, the technical strength and importance of the factory; no one can ignore it! From the battleship Georgia, commissioned in September 1906, to the famous Fletcher-class destroyers of World War II, to the Ticonderoga-class cruisers and Perry-class frigates of the Cold War, the future Burke-class destroyers, and the newer Zhu Mwalt-class stealth destroyers; they are all masterpieces of the factory, and they are the veritable "cradle of surface warships" of the US Navy.

Fujairah, the Middle Eastern emirate, is not as big as a city in the United States. Moreover, its own oil resources are not rich, so it is such a strength; it is a bit over-the-top to dare to come to the Bath Iron and Steel Shipyard to buy warships. But that was the idea before. With Bao Zixuan investing regardless of the cost, no one in Fucaira dared to despise him at this time.

In addition, there are bonuses from Heiyun Group and Bao's richest man, not to mention buying destroyers; if he wants to buy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, there is no problem at all.

Nelson Hyde, the fourth generation head of the Hyde family, is currently in charge of the operation and management of Bath Steel Shipyard. In fact, the Hyde family does not have a lot of shares in the Bath Shipyard, and the largest shareholder is General Dynamics. But because there was an agreement at the time of the acquisition, and the members of the Hyde family are indeed talented; therefore, the management right has never been left behind.

For Zhang Zhan's arrival, the Bath Shipyard still pays enough attention. The prime minister's family is a seven-rank official, this sentence applies everywhere. Although it was not the richest man who drove by himself, but being able to send someone over is enough to explain the problem.

And everyone knows that Bao Zixuan was investigating in the Soviet Union at this time. I went to two places in these two days; the Ruby Design Bureau, and the Nikolayev Shipyard; its purpose is self-evident. Now sending people to the US Bath Shipyard is not only for comparison; it also means pressure.

In recent years, because of US policy. Many orders that originally belonged to American arms companies were snatched away by the Soviets. Fucaira came to the United States to buy warships, and there must be sincerity. After all, with the current technical strength of the Black Cloud Group, it is still unable to produce large surface ships. At the same time, it was understandable that the Soviet Union bought it in the past.

After all, the Soviet Union has done a good job in submarines and the cost performance of warships.

The Soviet shipyards had a hard time, and the United States was not necessarily much stronger. Bao Zixuan is a good money owner and definitely needs the best products. And I came directly to the Bath Shipyard, and I didn't go anywhere else, so the goal was very clear.

When Zhang Zhan proposed that Fucaira wanted to buy 2-4 Ticonderoga-class destroyers; Nelson Hyde felt incredible, after all, this warship is the latest equipment in the United States. And it will become the main battleship in the next 20 years. Fucaira wants to buy it, but I really dare not agree.

In the case of older warships, the shipyard may still have some autonomy. But this kind of equipment that has just entered service, it is estimated that only the White House and the Department of Defense can decide.

So I immediately reported this time to the Ministry of Defense, although I really wanted to make money. But the opinion of the military still has to be fought for.

Defense Secretary Weinberg also did not dare to neglect, and immediately held an emergency meeting. But it was destined to disappoint him, and the opinions of the military's top management were not unified. Then there is no other way, General Dynamics is still waiting for an answer, and can only report to the White House in person.

President Reagan certainly knew what Weinberg meant. After all, Bao Zixuan did nothing behind his back, so the whole world knew it; therefore, CIA Director William Joseph Casey was also called to the White House.

At this time, the director of the CIA was also very helpless. He could not remember how many times he had been called to the White House because of the Black Cloud Group and Bao Zixuan. Although the other party is a businessman, the CIA's investment in him is definitely more than that of a national leader.

But who made this kid have the ability, and he has not stopped. To order warships from the United States and the Soviet Union at the same time, and with such a big fanfare; it is estimated that no one in the world dares to do such a thing except him.

But since people dare to come, not to say that they are fully prepared, but they are definitely confident.

Defense Secretary Weinberg first briefed Reagan on the relevant situation; he also gave a detailed introduction to the technical performance of the Ticonderoga-class destroyer and its future role in the military.

Reagan thought for a while and asked, "Director Casey, what is Bao Zixuan doing now!"

Heard no direct answer, but asked what the initiator was doing; Weinberg, a lawyer, knew that Reagan was not against the arms sale.

Although there is no precedent for Ticonderoga-class destroyers to be sold to other countries, it is impossible to watch the Soviet Union eat all the orders. That will undoubtedly increase the strength of the Soviet shipbuilding industry, UU reading to provide funds to polar bears.

William - Joseph - Casey: "After the Paris Air Show, Bao Zixuan first went to Italy and bought a Ferrari sports car under the name of Heiyun Motors. Then he planned an exhibition and planned to hold an Italian goods exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. meeting."

"Then I flew directly from Rome to Moscow, where I spent about an hour in the Kremlin."

"The next day, I went to Leningrad and went directly to the Ruby Central Design Bureau. I learned from insiders that 12 Kilo-class conventionally powered submarines were ordered in the name of Fucaira. There is also a sightseeing submarine project. Ruby Design Bureau collaboration."

"Leaving from the Ruby Design Bureau, I went to the Nikolayev Shipyard; the purpose is self-evident, it was to buy warships in the past. At present, the people are in the Nikolayev Shipyard. As for the content of the negotiations between the two parties, it is still unclear. I know. It should not be finalized yet, but with Bao Zixuan's handwriting, the possibility of buying a large warship is very high."

During this visit to the Soviet Union, I did not shy away from anyone. Not to mention the CIA, one of the largest intelligence organizations in the world; of course, they are in the Soviet Union, and they are also the foreign intelligence agency with the largest number of spies; even ordinary people know the whereabouts of the richest man Bao through newspapers. Therefore, this answer does not satisfy Reagan!