Judging from Raytheon's status in the United States, it is indeed not necessary to take a small shipyard in a small place like Brazil seriously. It is normal to ignore this order.
But from Fang Lang's point of view, he felt a little unhappy. As a businessman, he didn't have any sense of service, but later he was able to become bigger and stronger. He had to lament that God is not long-sighted.
"Since others don't care much about our small business, haven't you thought about changing to another supplier?"
Hearing Fang Lang's dissatisfaction, Osman Aragon said with some embarrassment:
"Boss, I'm really sorry, because we are a civilian shipbuilding company and we are not very familiar with the suppliers of these military equipment. We are not sure which supplier we should find to provide us with suitable radar equipment."
Looking at Osman Aragon's appearance, Fang Lang could only shake his head helplessly. Information consultation in this era was far less developed than in later generations. In the eyes of later generations, a lot of information could be easily found at night.
People of this era have gone through a lot of hardships to find it. He could only shake his head helplessly and asked:
"Then why did you find the head of Raytheon?"
"Ah! Because the radar on our cargo ship was purchased from their company!"
Hearing Osman Aragon's answer, Fang Lang became even more angry and said in disbelief:
"You mean, the radar products of our shipyard are originally supplied by them, but now we want them to provide a different one, are they unwilling?"
"The other party meant that our shipyard uses only civilian products, so there is no problem in selling them. But now what we want to order are military products, and the other party needs to go through layers of approvals. In the end, although they agreed, there was some delay."
Hearing this, Fang Lang completely understood what was going on. There were many reasons why Fang Lang had a bad impression of this company. Later, Fang Lang would know that this company was sanctioned by his hometown for exporting contraband to Baodao.
Now that he heard that the other party treated customers like him like this, his first reaction was to replace him, or at worst, make it himself, but it was obviously too late now.
I thought bitterly in my heart that when I go back and ask around, I still don’t believe that without you Zhang Butcher, I will have to eat pigs with hair on them.
"I understand, since this Raytheon company is so disrespectful to us, then our radar supplier should be changed to another in the future!
Don't worry, I will personally find a suitable supplier later. "
It was obvious that Fang Lang was dissatisfied. Of course, Osman Aragon did not dare to say anything and could only nod his head.
He originally came over slowly to look at the new equipment, but he didn't expect that the radar incident was going to ruin his fun. This made Fang Lang very dissatisfied, and he turned around and left the dock. As soon as he returned to the shipyard office, he started talking on the phone. Called the Brazilian office of Shatta Company.
Since it is purchasing military equipment, of course, its own Shata Company is the most familiar with the business.
Sure enough, I soon got a positive answer.
"Ousman Aragon, this is the company address of Westinghouse Electric in the United States, and the phone number of the general manager. You now arrange for the company's purchasing personnel to go to the United States immediately to meet with people from Global Shipbuilding Company to negotiate with Westinghouse Electric Company.
Purchase the latest radars for cargo ships from Westinghouse Electric, as well as air defense and sea defense radars for our warships.
Remember, this time we are purchasing at the same time as Global Shipbuilding, and the supply quantity is very large. Our requirements can be slightly larger, such as providing production technology and authorizing our own production. These must be discussed.
Do you get me? "
Osman Aragon obviously did not expect Fang Lang's ambition to be so big. In fact, Fang Lang had been thinking about how to get involved in radar production as early as when he entered the television and computer industries.
After all, radar is still used in many fields in later generations. For example, the most commonly used car reversing radar in later generations, or various sensors, are actually similar to the working principles of military radar.
It's just a matter of power and using different wavelengths.
Professor Tan Ke, the aircraft expert he hired, has experience in missile research. If the missile is to be fired accurately, the role of radar is of course very important. Therefore, Fang Lang cannot give up easily. The production and research of radar products .
Otherwise, there will be a gap in your military product line. It just so happens that the current radar development has not yet reached the high-precision level. If you don’t take advantage of this period, enter the market early and accumulate enough technology, it will be difficult to catch up in the future. On.
It turned out that Fang Lang didn't know which companies produced radar. This inspection reminded him of this important technology, so he quickly asked Shata Company for help.
Shatta Company did not disappoint him and immediately told him about another radar manufacturer besides Raytheon Company.
Fang Lang, who came from a later generation, had some impressions about Westinghouse Electric. If he remembered correctly, just after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the Nationalist Government organized a team of more than 70 people to receive training and study at Westinghouse Electric.
This group of students later became the backbone of the development of China's electrical industry, and among them was an academician of the Academy of Sciences. It has provided tremendous help for the construction and development of my hometown.
But he didn't know that Westinghouse Electric was one of the major radar suppliers to the US military.
In fact, Westinghouse Electric's strength far exceeded Fang Lang's imagination. The world's first pulse Doppler radar mounted on a fighter jet was developed by Westinghouse Electric.
However, the company was later acquired by Northrop Grumman and became a subsidiary of Grumman. Yes, many people may feel somewhat familiar after seeing this company.
He is the company that manufactured the famous F14 Tomcat fighter jet and B-2 stealth bomber. Like Raytheon, it is the most important defense equipment manufacturer for the US military.
Of course, Fang Lang didn't know this. He only knew that with the introduction of Shata Company, his shipyard had the opportunity to purchase radars from this company and learn the most advanced radar technology from here. This was enough. .
After hearing Fang Lang's instructions, Osman Aragon still didn't understand what he meant, so he nodded seriously and said:
"Don't worry, boss, we will arrange procurement and negotiation personnel immediately to get the radar production technology you want from Westinghouse Electric."
Hearing this, Fang Lang nodded with satisfaction.
Soon, the time came to two o'clock in the afternoon, and several cars parked outside the door of Fangyuan Shipyard, and Fang Lang also stood at the door with people to greet them personally.
"Haha...Come to General Tower, welcome, welcome!"
When he saw the other party's adjutant opening the car door, and General Laita, a short man with a round face, got out of the car, Fang Lang extended his hand to him enthusiastically.
It stands to reason that since both of them hold the rank of major general, Fang Lang does not need to deliberately please the other party.
But as the logistics minister, although the other party could not do anything to Fang Lang, it would still make Fang Lang uncomfortable if he slightly hindered Fang Lang in the allocation of logistics supplies.
Not to mention that the products produced by the Fang family's military industry in Brazil must be approved by him before they can be used by the Brazilian army. They can be regarded as their own customers. Based on the principle that customers are God, Fang Lang will definitely not Be against each other.
In addition, Fang Lang and the other party have already established a good friendship in the early stage, so taking the initiative to welcome the other party's arrival can only be regarded as a courtesy between friends, and it is not considered to be flattering or flattering at all.
"Haha... General Fang, long time no see. I'm really flattered that I bother you to come forward in person this time!"
General Laita's current attitude towards Fang Lang is completely different from before. After all, Fang Lang is now a powerful naval general with a large number of troops.
In addition, Fang Lang has a close relationship with the Minister of Defense and the President. If he speaks ill of him in front of the two of them, he may be dismissed from his post and investigated at any time!
More importantly, as the largest buyer of his wife's calligraphy and painting works, he and Fang Lang have long been the closest to each other.
"Haha... you're welcome, you're welcome, please come in!"
The two walked into the office building of Fangyuan Group Shipyard while talking and laughing.
General Laita said casually to Fang Lang:
"Fang, I heard that you have been making a lot of noise recently! Many Brazilian retired soldiers have been recruited by your military contracting company?
What is this for? "
Fang Lang didn't expect that the other party would actually ask him about this matter. He looked at the other party with a smile and said:
"What? Your brother is also interested in this business?"
General Laita quickly shook his head and said:
"I don't have your skills. I'm just curious. What's the purpose of suddenly recruiting so many retired soldiers?"
Speaking of recruiting soldiers from Brazil, it was not Fang Lang's whim. After all, military contracting companies have to make money, and the cost of recruiting soldiers from the United States is obviously much higher than that in Brazil.
The combat effectiveness of Brazilian soldiers is not much worse than that of American soldiers. Therefore, when it comes to recruiting personnel, military contracting companies naturally choose high-quality and low-cost personnel.
Since the military contracting company won the contract for the US military intervention in Brazil and Turkey, the military contracting company began to expand rapidly. The original situation of only American instructors changed rapidly.
A large number of cheap Brazilian retired soldiers are hired by military contracting companies and go to military bases near Raposa for training, ready to be sent to Greece and Turkey to perform tasks.
Considering that military contracting companies need to perform dangerous tasks, military training is very intense, and the instructors are also battlefield veterans with a lot of actual combat experience.
Of course, Fang Lang did not explain this kind of business behavior to the Brazilian military too much, but only recruited normally in Brazil.
Unexpectedly, this matter would actually interest General Laita. It seems that there are no secrets in this world! Even General Laita, who is in charge of logistics, knows about it. The other military generals must be guessing what is going on!
It's better to borrow the words of General Ta to spread the specific situation of the matter.
"Haha... Isn't this the God's Whip Military Contracting Company, which won a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense and wants to organize manpower to go to Greece and Turkey to eliminate the rebels there?
Of course, such a military operation requires a large number of manpower, and as a Brazilian, of course, I have to give priority to our own Brazilians. After all, although this job is dangerous, the salary is really good. "
"What, this God's Whip of yours actually won a contract from the US Department of Defense!"
General Laita, who was walking side by side with Fang Lang, was stunned and stunned when he heard Fang Lang's words. He stood there dumbfounded and looked at Fang Lang in disbelief.
Seeing the other party stop in place, Fang Lang smiled and patted the other party's shoulder, indicating that he was walking and said:
"This is just a business, nothing to make a fuss about!"
General Laita had to give Fang Lang a thumbs up. He was good at pretending and must be given full marks.
"Isn't this a job for the military? Why did it become a business?
Wouldn’t you, the God’s Whip military contracting company, become a private army recognized by the United States? "
While following Fang Lang's footsteps, General Laita looked at Fang Lang and asked.
Hearing this, Fang Lang smiled, waved his hands carelessly and said:
"It's not as exaggerated as you said. Who said this kind of work can't be a business?
The U.S. Department of Defense feels that the war has just ended and the disarmament plan is being implemented. If it continues to send troops to other countries to carry out military operations, it may arouse resentment among the domestic people.
But they can't watch their allies in a state of turmoil. Wouldn't it be normal to spend a sum of money at this time to hire a professional team to help the allies stabilize the local situation and eliminate the rebels?
As for the private army, it is even more nonsense. They have no allegiance to anyone. They are just employees of the Whip of God Military Underwriting Company. This is just a job to support their family in Hukou. "
In fact, this kind of thing is very common in European and American countries, and mercenaries have existed as early as the Middle Ages. The so-called military contracting companies are actually just modern mercenaries.
Therefore, it was not that General Laita could not accept the existence of this kind of military contracting company. What really shocked him was that the company established by Fang Lang could actually get a military contract from the US Department of Defense. What did this mean? In his heart very clear.
But obviously it is impossible for Fang Lang to answer his question directly. But the more Fang Lang doesn't say anything, the more divergently Laita will think about this question in his mind. In the end, what kind of conclusion will he draw? It's not Fang Lang. Can control it.
In fact, Fang Lang didn't want to control the other person's thoughts.
"But if Brazilians appear on the battlefields in Greece and Turkey, will it have any adverse impact on our country?"
Fang Lang was a little surprised when he heard this. He looked at the other person and laughed, patted the other person's arm and said:
"Don't worry! Our company is a regular military contracting company. We only accept regular employment contracts from the government and will not do illegal work. In this case, no one will care where these soldiers come from."
General Laita thought about it and thought it made sense, so he said nothing more, but in the end he still gave Fang Lang a thumbs up and said:
"Fang, you are a powerful guy."
Hearing this, Fang Lang burst out laughing, pushed open the door of the company's conference room, invited the other party into the room, and then said:
"Haha... I am not the only one who is great, the products produced by our company are also quite powerful!"
How could General Laita not understand what Fang Lang meant? They were beginning to sell the shipyard's products to him. He was not disgusted with this, but rather appreciated it very much.
After all, according to the information provided by the Fangyuan Group Shipyard, the two patrol boats that came for inspection this time indeed met their needs very well.
