"Principal Su, it's all settled, 2 billion! How much does this set of HQ-16FE air defense missiles cost approximately?"

The Zangnang Desert R&D base, along with previously invested R&D funds,

All of them were provided by Commander Li of the Second Artillery Corps.

To be precise, the HQ-16FE air defense missile system belongs to the military defense project.

All profits must be reviewed by the military.

"1.2 billion!"

"Even if we sell one unit, we'll only make 800 million. If you had just said 1.2 billion, I would have quoted 4 billion directly."

"Our Pakistani brothers wouldn't know anything about this stuff!"

"I'm talking about the full version, the 1.2 billion one, including the launch vehicle."

The version exported to Pakistan was a downgraded version, containing only ground-based launch equipment.

There are only four fire control units, and the cost is at most 200 million!

"200 million? That means we'd make 1.8 billion from just one set??? Principal Su, you really know how to do business!"

It's said that military exports are highly profitable.

To ensure the smooth export of its weapons and equipment, the United States sometimes even deploys its own troops.

Indeed, conflicts have arisen in various parts of the world.

This intensifies the demand for military weapons and equipment, thereby generating substantial foreign exchange earnings.

The high profits can support the research and development of advanced and cutting-edge technologies.

It's a closed loop now.

Nowadays, European and American airplanes and tanks are no longer favored by the wealthy people in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

The requirement is that it be MADE IN AMERICA!!!

The Type 90-II main battle tank project, which started in the middle of the year, directly emptied the Northern Military Region's military budget.

Commander Wang said that in order to advance the development of the J-20, the Southern Military Region is now tightening its belt.

The Second Artillery Corps, not to mention, already has a smaller military budget than these large military regions.

The HQ-16FE air defense missile system will likely not be included in any other large-scale projects this year.

That leaves one Western Military Region and one Eastern Military Region.

The Western Military Region is already facing a tight budget and harsh environment, with most of its funds being used for infrastructure construction.

There is also the logistical support for a large number of soldiers.

Almost all of China's most cutting-edge technologies are handled by the three military regions of the North, East, and South.

The Western Military Region is the best experimental base.

"It's only 1.8 billion. Don't you even think about how much the US sells arms to in a year?"

That's right.

1.8 billion, in RMB, is just a drop in the ocean compared to the money the US military earns from arms sales.

According to figures released by the U.S. Department of Defense and the Treasury Department.

Last year alone, the US arms exports reached over 20 billion US dollars.

As for the profits from arms dealing, everyone knows the answer.

The gross profit margin is at least 30%, and that's for conventional weapons and equipment.

If it's cutting-edge weaponry, then it's a pure seller's market.

Profits can even reach several hundred percent!

Currently, the world's two largest arms exporters are Russia and the United States.

If China could secure a place in the world, it could not only reverse the embarrassing situation of relying on Russia, but also...

It can also generate a large amount of foreign exchange, with more funds flowing into the research and development of military equipment.

"Principal Su, are you interested in reforming Lanxiang University into a university directly under the Central Military Commission of China?"

A university directly under the Central Military Commission of China?

The most famous of them all is the National University of Defense Technology.

With this title, Lanxiang Vocational College can set its own admission criteria.

They don't even bother competing for the empty titles of 211 and 985 anymore.

Of course, autonomy will be reduced.

After all, Lanxiang Vocational College is still a private college.

Su Lin owns 100% of the shares; he's the one who calls the shots.

"What? You're offering amnesty???"

"Principal Su, what you're saying is... If you have a question, you can ask it."

I know we'll find a way to solve it, and I understand how important Lanxiang is to you.

We can have the Northern Military Region hold 1% of the shares, and you hold 99%.

How about this?

Unexpectedly, Commander Tang offered a condition that he could not refuse.

If Lanxiang Vocational College were sold off now, it would only be worth a few hundred million.

One percent of the shares is only worth tens of millions.

"You're giving me such a huge benefit for free? Commander Tang, that's not like you!"

The original development plan for the J-20 showed that...

The Northern Military Region and the Southern Military Region jointly invested 20 billion yuan to develop the latest J-20 series fighter jet.

As a result, this kid went straight to Commander Wang and said the research and development expenses were 30 billion.

They swindled Commander Wang out of 5 billion yuan.

Commander Wang is still a Mongolian, completely kept in the dark!

Su Lin knew that Commander Tang was a man of one word: meticulous and calculating.

"Isn't all of this for the sake of strengthening China's military power?"

I have absolute confidence in the research and development capabilities of your Lanxiang University.

Moreover, as long as Lanxiang Vocational College is merged into a university directly under the Central Military Commission of China,

Your Lanxiang Vocational School is a genuine military-industrial enterprise.

When the time comes, Principal Su, what do you want to research and develop?

What do you want to export? What do you want to export?

All profits do not require approval from the military region under its jurisdiction.

Isn't this a huge benefit?

Su Lin smiled slightly.

It seems like I got a great deal.

I never expected Commander Tang to have such a long-term vision.

As long as Lanxiang Group obtains the qualification to independently develop military equipment,

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