Chapter 138: Arms Import and Export Treaty

Chapter 138: Chapter 138: Arms Import and Export Treaty

In order to better demonstrate the quality of weapons to the two envoys from the Island Nation, Hunter Steward purposely changed the discussion venue to the back mountain of the military factory, which was often used for weapon testing.

Because this mountain was often used for weapon experiments, the land on the mountain had long been baptized by shells and bullets, and there were no living animals or plants.

The large deep pits on the summit and the scattered pieces of iron and stone debris in the pits revealed the tragedy that had once occurred here.

Close to the mountainside, several square targets have been set up to test the power of the German rifles.

Heavy machine guns do not need these targets, as the bullets that roar out of them will tear these targets apart in an instant.

The summit is specifically used for measuring the position of artillery, and several brightly colored flags have been erected on the summit to serve as reference points for artillery aiming.

Accurately hitting the area near the flag and making the flag disappear in the explosion of the shells is a true aim at the target.

The weapons on display include the Gew98 Rifle, the German Maxim heavy machine gun, the 75mm Krupp smoothbore cannon, and the 105mm Krupp howitzer.

All these weapons and equipment have one thing in common – they are all from German military technology, which is currently being equipped by the German Army as excellent weapons.

There is no need to doubt German military technology. Although it is produced in Australia, the production technology comes entirely from Germany and is established under the guidance of German military industry experts.

These Germans are very rigorous and meticulous in their work, which has led to Australia’s military industrial production level inheriting this advantage, being meticulous in the production of weapons and equipment, and not allowing any shortcomings or errors to occur.

For Australia, which has just started to export weapons, this has many benefits. It can quickly increase the popularity of Australian weapons and quickly seize the market for weapons exports.

Of course, it is impossible to surpass the weapons export share of the powers in a short period. However, due to the increasingly fierce arms race among the powers, there is still a certain market size in some areas.

When the European powers are all involved in the tide of World War I, it will also be the opportunity for the Australian military industry to truly rise.

With a relatively complete system of British and German weapons, the Australian military industry has a certain lead in arms exports.

Isn’t it the best solution to be able to maintain one’s own national weapons and equipment system and solve logistics supply problems without replacing weapons and equipment?

Upon returning to the Administrative Building, Yukichiro Tamura could not wait to request an audience with Arthur from the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs to quickly conclude the weapons import and export treaty between the Island Nation and Australia.

Since Arthur had already agreed to the export of weapons, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs did not waste time and reported Arthur’s request to the Island Nation.

On November 14,1902, Yukichiro Tamura and Toshiyuki Hirano finally met Arthur and could not wait to propose the weapons import and export treaty between the Island Nation and Australia.

In this era, German weapons and equipment are too attractive. In addition to the arms race and other factors, the weapons and equipment support provided by Britain to the Island Nation each year is not that much, which is why the Island Nation is eager to sign a weapons import treaty with Australia.

“Your Highness, the Duke of Australia, on behalf of the entire foreign mission and the Island Nation government, all the people of the Island Nation, I extend my sincere greetings to you and Australia,” Yukichiro Tamura respectfully and sincerely said to Arthur as soon as he saw him.

Arthur nodded his head and replied with a smile, “I heard from Hunter Steward that your country wants to purchase our German weapons and equipment, right?”

When Arthur asked the direct question, Yukichiro Tamura didn’t know how to answer at first. But due to the expectations of German weapons, he gritted his teeth and said, “Yes, Your Highness, the Duke. After seeing it in person, the German weapons and equipment indeed meet our requirements and are one of the most powerful weapon systems in the world. In order to better maintain the stability of our country and protect the interests of all Island Nation emigrants, we have no choice but to expand our military, which has also made our demand for weapons and equipment even greater. We have signed an alliance treaty with the British Empire, and we also believe that Australia, which has good relations with the British Empire, can establish good relations with us, which is why we came.”