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"But, Chief Fang," Jovic suddenly thought of a key question, "If Longguo is willing to provide us with such advanced weapons, why not provide them directly to the Russians? They were also under tremendous pressure in Stalingrad."

Fang Yu and President Lu exchanged a glance, and Fang Yu slowly said, "Minister Jovic, the relationship between countries is very complicated."

"The Russians are our traditional ally, and we will certainly do our best to help them. However, the Russians are, after all, a superpower with a complete defense industrial system and its own strategic considerations."

"Their demand for and willingness to accept weapons and equipment is different from countries like Yugoslavia."

President Lu added, "Furthermore, some technologies are too advanced to be handled with caution, even among allies."

"We believe Yugoslavia will use these weapons to defend its own country, but the spread of technology is always an issue that needs to be seriously considered."

Jovic nodded in understanding. He knew that Dragon Country's willingness to provide Yugoslavia with such advanced weapons was driven, on the one hand, by strategic considerations, hoping to foster a reliable ally in the Balkans, and, on the other hand, perhaps also by its appreciation of Yugoslavia's technological accumulation and geopolitical value in certain specific areas.

"Well," Fang Yu turned his gaze to a fighter jet parked on the other side of the warehouse. Although its appearance was not as sci-fi as the J-20, it also looked very powerful and modern. "Regarding air force assistance, I have prepared this for you."

Jovic followed Fang Yu's gaze and saw a single-engine, single-seat, medium-sized fighter.

Its wings adopt the layout of a pointed delta wing and a canard front wing, the fuselage lines are smooth, and the air intake is located under the belly. The overall appearance is very capable and full of power.

"What is this...?" Jovic was not particularly knowledgeable in the field of fighter jets, but he could see that this plane was no ordinary one.

"This is the J-10C multi-role fighter jet independently developed by our country," Fang Yu said with pride. "Although it doesn't have the full stealth capability of the J-20, it is an extremely high-performance fourth-generation and a half fighter. Its comprehensive combat capability even exceeds that of the Eagle's F-15 and the European Typhoon fighter."

Jovic's eyes lit up.

Although it is not the J-20, if the Yugoslav Air Force can obtain a fighter jet with performance surpassing the F-16, it will be a huge improvement for the Yugoslav Air Force.

The main fighter jets currently equipped by the Yugoslav Air Force are still the old MiG-21 and MiG-29, which have almost no ability to fight back against NATO's F-15 and F-16.

Fang Yu walked to the J-10C and began to introduce its performance in detail.

"The J-10C is equipped with our latest generation of domestically produced turbofan engines, with a maximum thrust of over 14 tons, giving it excellent maneuverability. Whether it's climb rate, angular velocity of turn or instantaneous turning capability, it has reached the world's top level."

Pointing to the aircraft's radome, he said: "It is equipped with an advanced active phased array radar (AESA) with a long detection range and strong anti-interference capability. It can track and attack multiple air and ground targets simultaneously. Many of the technologies of this radar are actually simplified versions of the J-20 radar system."

"In terms of weapon systems," Fang Yu continued, "the J-10C has 11 external hardpoints that can carry a variety of air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground missiles, precision-guided bombs, and electronic warfare pods. This includes our newly developed PL-15 long-range air-to-air missile, which has a range of over 200 kilometers and can effectively hunt down enemy early warning aircraft and tankers."

Jovic's heart surged with emotion. PL-15 long-range air-to-air missile?

This means that the J-10C can launch an attack outside the effective range of enemy fighter jets!

This beyond-visual-range strike capability is exactly what the Yugoslav Air Force has always dreamed of.

"Most importantly," Fang Yu's tone became more confident, "the J-10C's avionics system and human-machine interface are very user-friendly. Your pilots will be able to master them after a short training period. Furthermore, it is relatively easy to maintain, making it very suitable for Yugoslavia's national conditions."

Mr. Lu added, "Minister Jovic, the J-20 is a good fighter, but it's extremely expensive and complex to maintain. More importantly, many of its core technologies are state secrets that even our allies can't easily access."

"In comparison, the J-10C is an excellent fighter jet with a very high cost-effectiveness, strong comprehensive combat capabilities, and the ability to quickly form combat effectiveness. With it, we are more than enough to defend the skies of Yugoslavia."

Jovic stared at the J-10C in front of him, his heart filled with gratitude.

He knew that the weapons provided by Longguo might not be the most advanced sci-fi equipment, but they were definitely the most suitable weapons for Yugoslavia and could quickly enhance its national defense capabilities.

"Chief Engineer Fang, General Manager Lu," Jovic said solemnly, "once again, on behalf of the Yugoslav government and people, I express my most sincere gratitude to Longguo! These weapons will become our strong shield to defend our homeland and resist aggression!"

Fang Yu smiled and said, "Minister Jovic, as we often say, it is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. In addition to providing these weapons and equipment, we will also transfer some production technology and maintenance capabilities to Yugoslavia to help you build your own defense industrial base."

"What we hope to see is a truly independent, prosperous and powerful Yugoslavia."

These words moved Jovic deeply.

The assistance from Longguo is not only a timely help, but also aims at long-term common development.

"Regarding the specific delivery plan for these weapons and the personnel training program," Fang Yu continued, "my team has prepared detailed documents. We can begin discussing the details right away."

Over the next few hours, Jovic, General Lu, Fang Yu, and technical experts from both sides held in-depth consultations on the specific details of military aid.

From the tank model configuration to the missile ammunition ratio, from the pilot training course to the establishment of the logistics support system, every link has been carefully discussed and meticulously arranged.

Jovic found that the Dragon Kingdom's military experts were not only highly skilled but also very pragmatic. Many of their suggestions hit the key points of Yugoslavia's defense and fully considered Yugoslavia's actual ability to bear the consequences. This gave him confidence in this cooperation.

As night fell, the two sides finally reached a consensus on the first batch of military aid plan.

According to the agreement, Longguo will provide Yugoslavia with a large number of advanced weapons and equipment including Type 96B main battle tanks, PLZ-07 self-propelled howitzers, Red Arrow series anti-tank missiles, FN-6 portable air defense missiles and J-10C fighter jets in the next three months.

In addition, Longguo will send an advisory group consisting of hundreds of military experts and technicians to Yugoslavia to assist in equipment reception, personnel training and defense industry construction.

In return, Yugoslavia will open its important ports in the Adriatic Sea to Dragon State, allowing the Dragon State Navy to establish a supply and maintenance base there;

The two sides will also sign a series of economic cooperation agreements to strengthen cooperation in energy, infrastructure construction and high technology;

In international affairs, Yugoslavia will maintain close communication and coordination with China to jointly safeguard the interests of developing countries.

When Jovic solemnly signed his name on the agreement, he felt the pen in his hand was unusually heavy.

This is not just a military aid agreement, but also a strategic decision that concerns the fate of the country.

From this moment on, Yugoslavia will be closely linked with the great power in the distant East to face the challenges and opportunities of the future together.

As they left the secret experimental base of the Great Wall Military Factory, the night sky was dotted with stars. Jovic looked back at the mysterious and powerful military restricted area behind him, his heart filled with endless reverie about the future.

He knew that the world was undergoing profound changes, and Yugoslavia was fortunate to have found a reliable ally in this era of change.

On the way back to the State Guesthouse, Jovic couldn't calm down for a long time.

He believed that through cooperation with Longguo, Yugoslavia would not only be able to overcome the current crisis, but also play a more important role on the world stage in the future.

And Longguo, the rising giant of the East, will also win the respect and friendship of more and more countries because of its responsible role as a major power.

The flames of war may be about to ignite in the Balkans, but new hope is also rising in the East.

This crisis, unilaterally provoked by the US, may eventually turn into a historical turning point where the old hegemony declines and a new order emerges.

And he, Jovic, was fortunate to be a witness and participant of this great historical process.

He looks forward to returning to Belgrade to report to President Gantō on this fruitful trip to the Dragon Country and, together with his people, to facing the upcoming severe tests and bright future.