Chapter 164

There was a moment of silence over the phone.

I am myself Also, the result came from knowing just how great the ripple effect of this work was.

After so much time had passed, he took a moment to catch his breath and then spoke up.

[We also have electronic warfare pod technology. Of course, it is true that it did not reach the level of the United States.]

– I don’t know that?

From the receiver, a reply came from behind with a faint smile.

To make an offer even knowing that means that you have a different plan.

As the thought of no doubt hit the top of the head and climbed up, he continued his speech again. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

-As Chairman Jin knows, the core of electronic warfare is massive signal data. So, we plan to share the data we have accumulated over the years with Korea. And we will support signal interception equipment technology for high-altitude UAVs currently being developed by Korea. In the future, Korea will also be able to try its own electronic warfare.

That was actually a huge concession.

The U.S. signal data accumulated over decades had never been shared with any allies until now. And because money can’t buy it.

But he’s missing one thing right now.

[Hmm······.]

And now I’m going to point that out.

[The head coach still doesn’t know much about me after going through that.]

-·········.

[Of course, it is true that the sharing of signal data is a huge proposition. But it is our government that benefits from it, not Jaewoo.]

From the other side of the receiver, there was an instantaneous squeaking sound of pain.

I wondered if I was discussing with someone, and soon the other side would get a little noisy, and then I heard Michael’s voice again.

– Ttt, that’s why I don’t want to negotiate with Chairman Jin. All right, I’ll make sure to take care of Jaewoo’s profits as well.

[··········.]

-How about providing the manufacturing technology for the lenses used in our reconnaissance satellite, the Keyhole satellite?

He doubted his ears for a moment.

If it were a keyhole satellite currently in operation in the United States, it would mean KH-11.

If it is a lens used, it is an object with a resolution of 0.15m class, and providing the manufacturing technology is the same as simply removing the gallbladder.

It is hard to believe that the United States has been extremely reluctant to leak key military technologies.

I immediately asked in disbelief.

[Are you serious?]

– Chairman Jin doesn’t seem to know me either. When did you see me talking nonsense?

[··········.]

I was silent again for a while.

Perhaps the child is worn out, or from the other side of the receiver, words that feel impatient are heard.

– What are you worried about? Frankly, the signal interception data and the lens technology of the reconnaissance satellite. And in the case of joint development of a non-nuclear EMP, we are in a state of giving everything we have.

Come to think of it, I forgot about that for a while.

Joint development of non-nuclear EMP.

Of course, I also have non-nuclear EMP technology, but compared to the level of technology in the United States, it’s really foot hemostasis.

Considering that it is the history of the United States to have technology with an impact range of several tens of kilometers in the future, in fact, joint development was a situation that I had to propose.

‘Obviously, I said that I would leave the full body bulletproof suit off the topic. And he said that he would guarantee a 60% stake in the exoskeleton joint development company.’

That’s an absolute advantage for me…

[Why did you make that decision?]

I asked the question without hiding the passing question.

Then a long sigh comes out from the other side of the receiver.

– Why would you? Because we cannot be left behind when the paradigm of the battlefield has changed. No matter how this sounds, our government insists that the US military must always remain the strongest.

[··········.]

-The exoskeleton is also the completion of the armed force we envisioned.

It could have sounded arrogant.

That aside, the saying that the U.S. military should always remain the world’s most powerful force.

But the reality is that the world has been rolling by that standard so far.

There are no words to respond to.

-Anyway, if that’s the condition, for us…

[I do that.]

I spat out an answer before he could even finish his words.

This is a business that has nothing to lose in any way.

In addition, if the price of exoskeletons is reduced due to mass production, the possibility of introducing the exoskeleton will open up.

For me, it’s a win-win. no one blow

If it is really possible to introduce it to the army, wouldn’t it be a means to not only increase power but also keep the army’s mouth shut in the future naval power reinforcement project?

– That’s good.

Michael let out a sincere sigh.



For some reason, his attitude is funny, and as he spit out a slurp, he hears a funny tone.

– It’s not funny. Do you know how much I have suffered from the Army?

[It may have been. If you haven’t seen it, you might not know, because the U.S. Army is closely watching the operational capabilities of our special forces.]

I still smiled back.

What passed later was whether American defense companies would be willing to give up their technology, which Michael relieved of concern.

-The Ministry of National Defense is in a state of exhaustion, so you will have no choice but to accept it.

[Isn’t that the truth of the multiples?]

-If you do not follow this decision, you said that in the future, the company will be permanently excluded from the projects pursued by the Ministry of National Defense.

[··········.]

– In addition, we have presented a huge material compensation plan to the company. Well, it would have been better if I could have roasted Chairman Jin with money, but that is impossible, so we have no choice but to convince our company.

At those words, I once again felt the firm will and values ​​of the US military.

No matter how much the world points out that the US military is a group swayed by the lobby of the defense industry, doesn’t it show a firm will at the end of the day?

In comparison, some generals in our army…

-Ah! Come to think of it, there is one more thing I haven’t mentioned before.

While gazing, Michael continued.

As the answer was replaced with silence, a meaningful laughter is heard from the other side of the receiver.

-At first, I thought a little about whether to tell you this because it had nothing to do with Jae-woo, but I’m going to tell you in advance because it’s a problem that Chairman Jin will know about anyway.

[··········.]

-Actually, the budget passed this time includes the budget to support the allied forces.

[Allied military support?]

-Simply put, if it is decided that additional Korean troops will be dispatched in the future, we will support the necessary warfare.

[··········.]

Perhaps it was just another candy handing over to our government.

In a nutshell, if you are going to show the sweet taste, you will definitely show it.

‘If true, this would be quite shaky, wouldn’t it?’

Reprocessing facility permits and amendments to SOFA.

And in a situation in which supplies and wartime operational rights are returned, and even war expenses are supported, it is not natural for any party to be shaken no matter which party takes power.

[Even so, it will be difficult to support the desired level of troops. Because we are a country still in a truce, if a large number of troops leave, the risk is high.]

The problem was that.

The country is still facing the threat of North Korea.

Because of that, no matter how sweet you try to seduce, the fact that it will hold you back,

Fortunately, as if Michael had that part in mind, a long sigh came out from the other side of the receiver.

– We don’t know that. So we are leaving the door open to many possibilities.

[which······.]

-Well, what we can do right now is to cover the void where troops are leaving with firepower.

[Does that mean you’re going to support weapons again?]

– Realistically, wouldn’t that make the most sense?

[··········.]

-If there is an agreement, support will be provided at a level that is incomparable with the previously announced donations. According to what I’ve heard, it’s been said that they’re even considering the massive supply of ATACMS (multi-stage tactical surface-to-surface missiles).

I immediately realized that this was not a problem to be easily overcome.

The level of previously announced donations was also unusual.

To support more incomparable materials means that they have a strong will.

Somehow, suddenly the next government began to feel pity.

Who can easily shake off such a courtship with nonsense?

-By the way, speaking of it, it doesn’t mean that it has nothing to do with Jaewoo.

As he deepened his thoughts, Michael continued.

-A warfare supported by that ally. If the deployment is confirmed, some of it will be used to support the armed forces of the South Korean military. Simply put, it is highly likely that we will provide armed support to the entire South Korean military that is additionally dispatched to Iraq in the future. Even at the level of the special forces currently deployed to Kirkuk. Hani Jae-woo has another chance.][··········.]

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A month later, a full-scale exoskeleton joint development center was opened in Thales, which was located in Changwon.

As a result, some of the personnel of the Jaewoo R&D Center were recruited, as well as personnel of the US defense company entered the country.

[How about expanding the development direction more?]

Michael, who came to the United States as the head of the joint development promotion team, made countless suggestions during his stay.

A typical example is the expansion of armaments using an exoskeleton.

He showed great interest in augmenting armaments using exoskeletons, as I had envisioned for a 40mm multiple extension system.

[How about reinforcing that exoskeleton a bit and attaching a machine gun to it? Or attaching a chain gun.][··········.][I think it would be enough to raise the performance of the driving part a little more. And anyway, the purpose of developing the exoskeleton itself is to pick up support weapons that are difficult for ordinary soldiers to handle.]

It was getting worse and worse.

But there’s nothing you can’t do.

To be honest, arming a 40mm multiple extension system or something.

However, if that becomes a reality, the squad itself will truly become an armored force, and for some reason, I’m starting to feel a little afraid now.

To what extent am I going to change the future?

How will it affect the world?

[Well, I’m just saying this just in case, how do you plan to deal with the export of full body bulletproof suits?]

Michael looked into my eyes and asked.

It’s easy to guess what you’re worried about.

Even though I am a merchant, I have a strong will for that part.

[For the full body bulletproof suit, export is not in mind except for the United States. It is a strategic material among strategic materials, and you can’t tamper with that important thing to the outside.][Would it be a matter of giving up huge profits for Jaewoo?][Not necessarily. After all, there is a huge market called the United States.]

At that, Michael smiled contentedly.

After staring at the exoskeleton in front of him for a long time, he quietly asked a question.

[The exoskeleton is also….][Are you so curious about that?]

I smiled and looked at him.

[For us, that’s the way it is. To be honest, since Chairman Jin holds most of the stake in the joint exoskeleton development project, there is no way to dissuade him even if he decides to export.][That means, by the way, if I decide to export, it sounds like you’re going to oppose it.][Well, I guess…]

He answered with a voice crawling at my hardened expression.

The joke ends here.

He immediately relaxed his expression and patted his shoulder.

[Don’t worry. Exoskeletons are also going to be introduced only by the United States and Korea for the time being.][··········.][Anyway, there are so many U.S. troops introduced, so there is no worry about profits. And no matter how much I am a trader, I can’t give it to anyone since I have an overwhelming superiority in land power.]

Michael let out a sigh of relief.

At that time, the current situation in the United States suddenly popped into my head, and words came out of me secretly.

[By the way, will there be no impact on the US Department of Defense? The real estate crash problem.]

The U.S. is currently experiencing the harbingers of the subprime mortgage crisis, as planned.

Perhaps sooner or later, the first signal will go off.

In that case, the military will also be affected, but that’s what I’m worried about right now.

I wonder if the US will be able to continue a project that would consume such a huge budget.

[Why not? It’s a country where economic ministries are constantly arguing that the Great Depression could come if this continues. Actually, that’s why I’m in a hurry.][··········.][If the economy collapses, Iraq becomes the nucleus of a typhoon. So, we need to find a way to get out of it as soon as possible.]

The moment I heard those words, something immediately came to my mind.

Why does the US want so much more troops from Korea?

And why do you care so much about the armament of your troops?

‘It’s true that we don’t know how history will change if we really decide to deploy a large-scale deployment. If the arrangement is completed quickly, it will increase the burden on the United States. By the way, does that mean that the business will never be canceled in the end if that is the case?’

I’d rather cancel other projects, because there’s no reason to touch the means to minimize the casualties and burdens in Iraq.

“Hmm······.”(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

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March 2007.

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At Jaewoo Heavy Industries, an event was held to celebrate the success of the development of the power pack to be implanted in the K2 tank.

The result was a year earlier than expected.

In fact, there was no reason to waste time because the engine technology of 1500 horsepower was developed based on what already existed, and there was no obstacle to development as the transmission was also based on the previously received technology.

“This is so… I don’t know what to say.”

While watching the movement of the XK2 prototype vehicle that received the heart transplant, Group Chairman Jeong Tae-min shook his head.



Do you remember the old adage that I would complete the power pack within 3 years?

The way he looks at me with a glance and makes a funny face.

“I did it, but I really can’t believe that I was able to do that in just two years.”

“I don’t make promises I can’t keep.”

smiled and said to him.

Chairman Chung, who showed a shy expression for a moment, murmurs while looking at the XK2 tank being tested again.

“The additional improvement and operational verification that Chairman Jin suggested will be sufficient for about a year, and if there are no problems, mass production may start in the next year or so.”

It was very likely that it would be.

Except for the power pack anyway, there were almost no problems with it.

In addition, considering the attitude of the current army leaders who are demanding an increase in power as soon as possible, the government will probably not be able to hold the time.

‘By the way, if mass production starts next year, how many years are we moving forward? It was around 2014 that K2 was originally mass-produced…

“There may be a decision to mass-produce right next year, not next year.”

While he was counting in his heart, Naval Chief of Staff Kim Hae-woong, who was listening to the conversation, intervened.

No, I should call him the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Recently, he took the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff due to Minister Kim Tae-ik’s award, and again, my prediction was correct.

“what······.”

Chairman Jeong rolled his eyes and looked at the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

It was somehow meaningful to me, so I also gave my attention, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff suddenly looked at the two of us and came up with an absurd remark.

“Did you know that the tens of thousands of tanks donated by the US military reach 400?”

“Yes, but.”

The answer was spit out by Chairman Jung.

For a moment, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff looked at him and continued his speech.

“They say it is for emergencies, but what is the real intention of the US government? In the end, it means we have to run it.”

“·················ogue.”

Chairman Jung immediately looked at me at those words.

Ignoring the gaze and maintaining silence, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff continued.

“If that’s the case, public opinion will definitely put an end to the new tank development project. They asked if we would be able to survive in an unstable and unstable field like the US economy.”

“·················ogue.”

“Simply put, there may be a saying that there is a need for a new tank in the field where there are 400 tanks donated by the US military. However, the catalog performance of that XK2 is at a level that overwhelms Western tanks. In other words, military leaders cannot be satisfied with the tanks the United States provides.”

“It could be.”

“They say that the Hani Army is going to speed up mass production and try to get rid of the noise, but honestly, this time I agree with that argument.”

“·················ogue.”

Can you make nuclear weapons too?-165

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