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“300 million US dollars, so expensive?!”

Even though Chief Mustafa was not short of money, he was still shocked when he heard the figure of 300 million US dollars.

Lin Kaifeng spread his hands and said helplessly: "There is no way. The higher the technological attributes of the product, the higher the research and development costs will be. Your Highness the Chief may have seen just a drone, but for the researchers in our company, this is their hard work in research."

"Drones use advanced computers, microprocessors, sensors, and special metals."

"Your Excellency Chief, let me introduce you to these scientists. They are the masters of our country's aviation field, and each of them is a top scientist."

Immediately, Lin Kaifeng introduced the identities of Professor Song and others one by one.

I learned that they all came from the military industry, and that the aircraft projects they had previously researched were almost all fighter jets and bombers.

What happened today was totally out of character.

In order to develop drones, Lin Kaifeng invested 300 million US dollars.

A large number of scientific experts in the field of military aircraft research and development were also invited.

Lin Kaifeng said seriously, "I wonder if His Highness the Chief knows what a semiconductor processor represents? It allows drones to fly in the air as if they were controlled by their arms. In addition, our research this time also included complex programming for the processor."

After saying that, Lin Kaifeng patted the big brain display screen beside him.

“All programming work must be done on computers, and drone programs also cost a lot of money.”

"The motors inside the drone, the batteries and other parts, every link is comparable to the mainstream international fighter jets."

"Many materials cannot be produced by our country and must be imported at high prices from abroad."

Chief Mustafa suddenly realized.

No wonder the research and development cost of the drone is as high as 300 million US dollars.

Northern Machinery Company is researching this small drone with the same mindset as researching fighter jets.

There are seven chiefdoms under the chiefdom.

Each has his own troops.

As the chief of the Dicheng Emirate, Chief Mustafa also has a certain degree of understanding of military affairs.

What is a fighter jet? It is a national weapon.

As far as he knew, among the countless countries in the world, the number of countries that could manufacture fighter jets could be counted on one hand.

As the desert world eases relations with the West in an all-round way, it imports a large number of fighter jets from the West every year.

The cheapest fighter jets exported by the United States to desert countries in recent years cost more than 1000 million US dollars.

This small drone not only has extremely high internal technological content.

None of the technicians involved in the research and development are ordinary people.

All of them are big names in the field of fighter jets and bombers.

The investment cost of project research involving top experts is definitely not low.

Considering this, US$300 million in R&D funding is really not expensive.

Chief Mustafa said with emotion: "Please forgive me, Mr. Lin, I really need this kind of drone. Do you think this will work? I am willing to take out some money again to help you solve the funding problem for mass production."

"We conduct joint research and joint manufacturing in the form of collaborative research."

Lin Kaifeng said: "Your Highness the Chief had better reconsider it. If you want to put the drone into mass production, it will probably require a lot of funds."

"I have thought it through clearly. Such good technology is definitely worth our Dicheng's investment."

Chief Mustafa said without hesitation: "My request is very simple. As long as the drones can be mass-produced, I will provide you with all kinds of assistance, including funding and material imports."

Chief Mustafa has his own plans.

The market prospects for Northern Machinery's drones are already clear.

3 kg is not its load limit. Every 1 kg increase will increase its battlefield effect.

If it can reach 5 kilograms, it can also carry an aerial bomb of the same weight.

This type of drone will become an everlasting nightmare for the enemy.

The Emirate's neighbor, the wealthy dog-owner, has purchased large quantities of advanced Western weapons and equipment in recent years.

A large number of weapons and equipment of various types were purchased, but their actual effects were minimal.

The soldiers of Gou Da Hu have no fighting will and their soldiers cannot be called qualified soldiers.

The same is true for the soldiers of the Emirate.

Both countries have become rich from oil, and even ordinary people have much higher income levels than Western people.

If drones are used on the battlefield, they will definitely cause a frenzy among neighboring countries.

Longguo’s drones can capture various conditions on the ground at an altitude of 500 meters, which is equivalent to the eyes of artillery.

Such a good thing, when else would you buy it?

Chief Mustafa took Lin Kaifeng's hand and asked him sincerely to tell him more about the performance of the drone.

With funding and other collaboration, how long will it take to achieve mass production?

Lin Kaifeng said: "If the problem of funding and imported materials is solved, I think we can complete mass production in about half a year."

"very good!"

Chief Mustafa waved his hand and promised to package the two investments.

The Emirates has invested a total of US$10 billion in research and development funding to Northern Machinery.

After returning home, Chief Mustafa will set up a technology company in Di City.

Lin Kaifeng invested in the technology and holds 45% of the shares of the technology company.

As an investor, Sheikh Mustafa holds a 55% stake.

In addition to providing funding, Sheikh Mustafa will also help open up the desert market for solar power generation technology and drones.

The Emirates have special influence in desert regions.

A batch of controlled materials can be imported for Northern Machinery Company from the United States and the West.

Complete mass production of drones as soon as possible.

"Your Highness the Chief is so generous. On behalf of the Northern Machinery Company and the Dragon Nation, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you."

The large number of experts behind Lin Kaifeng were all dumbfounded.

Lin Kaifeng is absolutely right, the local tycoons in the desert are indeed richer than the landlords.

Spend money without blinking an eye.

One billion US dollars is equivalent to half of Longguo’s foreign exchange funds.

To the other party, a one-time investment of 10 billion US dollars is as simple as spending 10 dollars.

"Comrades, I finally understand why Comrade Lin Kaifeng said that once we tap into the desert market, we will get countless research funds. One billion US dollars, let alone we can't imagine it. I think even the superiors can't believe that the other party is willing to spend so much money."

"The desert tycoons are not just rich, they just have a grudge against money."

"Hahaha, let alone 10 billion US dollars, even 10 billion RMB is enough to help us complete the follow-up research of the large aircraft project."

"Forging machines and CNC machine tools have been found. They have all been found!!!"

Shortly after Lin Kaifeng left with Chief Mustafa, Professor Song and others laughed excitedly.

The core equipment issues of the large aircraft project have been resolved.