Chapter 1368 New Typhoon

This will be a key decision for the future direction of the German economy. Finding ways to return to Eastern Europe is as important as Germany's monetary policy. Before the war, 15% of Germany's exports were sold to Eastern and Southeastern Europe. After the war this proportion dropped to one percent.

Since Europe split into two opposing camps, the Federal Republic of Germany's foreign trade has been the most severely affected among all European countries. The lack of national and political sovereignty hindered the development of the Federal Republic of Germany's trade with Eastern Europe.

The West's embargo specifically targeting high-tech investment products from Eastern countries has also had a serious negative impact on the traditional export commodities of the Federal German industry. Therefore, although the Federal Republic of Germany is Eastern Europe's largest trading partner, the proportion of its exports in its trade with Eastern and Southeast European countries still cannot exceed 5%.

The situation is obvious. Being limited to Western Europe, the Federal Republic of Germany's economic development is increasingly feeling bottlenecked. After the two mark appreciations after the war, Germany's monetary policy has decoupled from the weak currency that the United States had let go. If it wants to continue to develop the Federal Republic of Germany, it must Think of a way.

Of course, there are still economic and trade exchanges with the Democratic Republic of Germany and the Federal Republic of Germany. Although the diplomatic relations between the two Germanys are still at a freezing point so far, business is business. The Democratic Republic of Germany did business with Eastern Europe, and the Federal Republic of Germany did business with the Democratic Republic of Germany, but in diplomacy the Han and the traitors were still at odds.

Alan Wilson is actually very familiar with this kind of relationship. The relationship between a certain big country in later generations and the Japanese who lived a good life in childhood is a variant of this relationship.

"In fact, Brandt is interested in breaking the ice with the East. Some staff have made preparations to expand economic and trade relations with the East. There are probably several aspects." Pokina handed a document to her sister , the above is nothing more than the scope of economic and trade development with the Democratic Republic of Germany. For example, it strives to develop cooperation with the Democratic Republic of Germany in the fields of economy, science and technology, transportation, post and telecommunications, and adopts a more active economic policy.

Reached agreements on the import and export of steel products and non-ferrous metals, and agreements on the import and export of machinery manufacturing products.

Strengthening the leverage of interest-free overdraft loans in Germany's internal trade has dual economic and political significance; promoting personnel exchanges between the two Germanys through non-commercial financial payments, etc.

"That man was right again." Anna glanced at the content and began to sigh. "He said that if we want to continue to develop, we must look east. But what do you think of the status of the GDR? Admit that Germany has been divided into two National facts?”

Neither the Federal Republic of Germany nor the Democratic Republic of Germany is now a member of the United Nations. Previously signed documents have avoided using country names, and instead replaced the two countries with terms from the Western Mark District and the Eastern Mark District.

"Brandt is different from the previous government, and I can't inquire more about the specific situation. However, this government does have such a voice. Let's handle our affairs first and don't care about political matters." Pokina made a decisive decision, "We will come up with a result in a few days and discuss how to look eastward."

The discussion of monetary policy began at the Hellmann Manor. The long-term problems that plagued Germany after the war. The imported inflation caused by the balance of payments and foreign exchange surplus have always been a stubborn disease of economic policy. The inflationary pressure derived from the foreign trade economy has repeatedly caused the mark to fall into appreciation pressure.

After the run on gold in France, the United States was coping with the run on gold, but it did not print less money when Germany expressed goodwill. This made the German economic community even think that Germany had done something wrong. If they had known that the Americans would not have any scruples. , should join the French in a run on gold.

Faced with Pokina's call, bankers from all sides were very generous, and the capital market capital was the largest. Although the two sisters started their business through tobacco, in any case, the two Hellmann sisters are already the most powerful enterprises in Germany. .

One more thing to say here is that from the post-war period to the present, Germany has not had its own wholly-owned tobacco group and has been importing tobacco to meet the needs of German smokers. German tobacco is still greatly influenced by the United Kingdom.

Whether to unite with the French or the British, support the devaluation of the US dollar and continue the gold peg, or enjoy the last supper, all will have a result in this manor. There is a consensus on one thing from the beginning. Now the Deutsche Bank Group has 70 to 80 billion US dollars in its hands. Cash must not sit idle while the Bretton Woods system is crumbling.

"Based on the current import and export data, there is still pressure to appreciate the mark until next year at most, otherwise it will lead to inflation. However, it has only been one year since the last time the mark appreciated. If the mark is allowed to appreciate again next year, the interval will be just enough. Two years is not a long-term solution.”

Despite this, the appreciation of the mark did not have the slightest inhibitory effect on Germany's balance of payments surplus, which was completely unexpected. About a quarter of Germany's national income depends on foreign trade. Once there is a problem with this trade, it will lead to a terrible economic crisis.

"Support France or support the UK? Both are to avoid the economic risks brought by violent fluctuations to Germany. It mainly depends on who is more beneficial to Germany. Let's talk about your opinions." Pokina faced a group of banking industry representatives and asked which one to look at. One option has more support.

At the port of Southampton, the large wrapped skin attracted the attention of many people. The onlookers were quickly dispersed, and they could only be seen through the outlines of two large fighter jets.

Soon these two unheard-of fighter jets became the rare objects that British military enthusiasts most wanted to decrypt.

There is no way around it. Due to the limited local environment in the UK, it is difficult to find a hidden place for test flights. What's more, the test flights of new fighter jets in Australia are not impeccable. After so many years of development, there will always be some clues leaked out, which can be used by the enemy. Or suspicious allies notice.

Because of this, when it comes to keeping things secret when transporting them back to the country, we can only do our best, keep it secret if possible, and conduct test flights openly if it is difficult.

After many years of investment by the female president, the supreme authority only provided a shell, leaving the F15 Eagle to slowly explore on its own. It was finally time to show results.

This is also related to the current upgrading of British air power. The Vietnam War has proved that the high altitude and high speed of the second-generation fighter jets are not an indispensable indicator. On the contrary, everything relies on missiles and only uses fighter jets as launch platforms, which makes the United States The Air Force suffered huge losses.

Compared with the F105 and F4 fighters, the MiG fighter has an obvious advantage in that it is small in size and flexible, has strong hovering ability in the air, and has an advantage in close combat. Due to their small size, MiG fighter jets are difficult to detect by U.S. pilots.

Once the MiG fighter suddenly flies from the rear of the US F4 fighter to the F4 fighter, the F4 will fall into a fight with the MiG fighter. This is the last thing the U.S. Air Force wants to see. In an air battle, MiG fighters will lure US aircraft to mid- and low-altitude airspace that limits their own performance, and use their aerial cannons to fire at US aircraft.

The second-generation fighter jets participated in the Vietnam War and accepted the test of actual combat. However, they found that they could not meet the requirements of actual combat because the combat methods had changed greatly from what was previously expected.

High altitude and high speed are not the main scope of air combat, so the performance advantages of second-generation aircraft are not the decisive factor in determining the victory of air combat.

This kind of confusion is familiar to Alan Wilson. It is like the British colonial era that encountered an opponent that was weaker than itself in all aspects. Because the more backward army was out of the comfort zone of the British army.

In order to replace Britain's old models that are obviously not suitable for modern combat, the Ministry of National Defense has begun to pay attention to the pre-research of a new generation of fighter jets. Now that the richest woman has produced the finished product, she has decided to surprise everyone with the exquisite product she has developed for many years.

Of course, Pamela Mountbatten also followed her husband's suggestion and officially named it Typhoon as the bidding model for the British Air Force's new generation fighter jet.

Pamela Mountbatten is full of confidence, "I believe that this time the British Air Force will shock the world again."

"I have no doubt about this!" Alan Wilson nodded. It is estimated that McDonnell Douglas is still far away from the test flight. The F15 and Tornado fighter jets were tested in the same year. As for the Typhoon? It first flew in the 1990s and has entered service into the 21st century.

From this we can see how unreliable multinational joint development is. If we really want to unify standards, the best way is actually to follow the F35 route. Other countries only take the money, the United States develops it, and then signs a unified contract.

"I asked Makins to participate in the test flight on behalf of the Ministry of Defense. As for the Secretary of Defense, as long as the performance is outstanding, I believe it will not be a big problem. Of course, I will talk to the Prime Minister about this. The key is to have a good aircraft."

Pamela Mountbatten looked expectantly and said, "My dear, you must give me a promise. No matter how hard I work, it's all for you."

"No problem, it is definitely an epoch-making work." Alan Wilson was full of confidence. Even the strong wind did not show his shadow. The new Typhoon fighter jet will definitely surprise everyone.

The power of the fighter jet is provided by the turbofan engine provided by Rolls-Royce. Rolls-Royce can be trusted in the engine field, because the world's first turbofan engine is the work of Rolls-Royce.

In the field of turbofan engines, Rolls-Royce has been developing for nearly two decades and is definitely a national treasure company in the UK.

It can be said that Rolls-Royce has a place in almost everything that can fly in the UK. The support from orders also allows Rolls-Royce to make continuous progress in engines.

A few days later, Defense Secretary Denis Healey saw the much-rumored test flight of the new fighter jet, and Marks, as the deputy secretary of state, took on the task of introducing it. He said that it was timeless, leading and elegant.

"It's true!" Dennis Healy also admitted that the praise of the Deputy Secretary-General was justified. This fighter jet, codenamed Typhoon, is indeed quite beautiful.

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The readership exploded and I was speechless.