Don't talk about martial arts, I'm a war contractor

Chapter 405: Changes in the Sahel, new business (double monthly ticket warm-up!)

For a few hundred to a thousand dollars per night, you don't have to worry about water or power outages that are common in Afika, and you can enjoy the most considerate and considerate services, and the decoration and facilities are on the same level as the world's mainstream five-star hotels.

As long as money is not very tight, this is the best choice for the well-off and middle-class groups.

Their number is much larger than that of Fu Ge. During their stay in Kongluga, except for the expenses at the museum, all the money was spent on food, accommodation and transportation.

Xia Yu thinks this project is very promising, but the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars cannot be afforded by the Huo Defense family. After all, the third phase of the project has cost hundreds of millions.

In this way, he was responsible for taking the lead, investing 5000 million to get 40% of the share, and raising the remaining 60% to the outside world at 1.5 million US dollars.

Yes, you need to pay a premium to get in.

This type of supporting projects is not the business center of Jihuo Defense, so there is no need to dwell on 51% of the shares. Even of the 40%, Xiayu also gave 10% to employees for subscription.

Because of the generous remuneration and the fact that they have bought a RV and don’t have any big expenses, they don’t have a lack of investment channels for their spare money. If they invest in this, they will definitely make a profit without losing money.

Not only was there no risk, but the returns were higher than financial management products. Employees naturally participated enthusiastically, and US$1875 million was quickly raised.

Compared with the 100% premium from external funds, the internal price is 50% discount. However, the hotel shares are not lifelong. After the employees leave, the company will pay to buy them back and sell them internally.

This is also because Concentrated Fire Defense uses a considerable number of short-term employees.

Not only do we want them to enjoy the policy, but we also don’t let them make mistakes. It’s good to make a reasonable and compliant amount of money during their employment.

In this way, Xiayu spent more than 3000 million to complete the supporting facilities of the museum's high-end hotel.

Holding 30% of the shares is enough. The cash flow he saves can be invested in other projects.

Xia Yu has always kept in mind the principle of not putting eggs in one basket.

In the mining sector, due to the importance of uranium mines, the company adopts a direct operation model. However, for less sensitive projects, cooperative development can achieve the same or even greater profits with less manpower and energy.

For example, the gold mine that he has never been involved in!

The profits from the seizure of those illegal mines are very fast, but on the one hand, they are unstable, and on the other hand, those mines are wasted.

After the withdrawal, the new leeks grew too slowly, and the concentrated fire defense has developed to this point. It is time for Xia Yu to end it personally, even if it is in a cooperative way.

In Afika, the Sahel region is also a famous gold mining belt. As long as it can operate more than 20 mines, Xiayu can put together more than 20 Weasel S3 or BTR-82S vehicles according to the size to station at the mine.

Several mines share an armed AS 550. The Little Antelope Xiayu is still for sale, but it has been used as a replacement for the Fennec Fox, and is just a product to make friends with poor friends.

For those who have a little bit of ability but really can’t afford a new phone, Jihuo Defense now strongly recommends second-hand Fennec Fox and Old Hind.

There are big and small ones, just buy according to your specific needs.

The inventory of Xiayu Mi-24V and Mi-24P remains at around 20 aircraft all year round, while the AS 550 is relatively scarce.

Excluding the 6 used by the company for its own use, he only has less than 10 in stock. After all, it is a new light helicopter platform that succeeded the Gazelle and is relatively new.

Similarly, this is also the reason why fennec foxes can sell for such high prices.

Next, whenever he has time, Xia Yu will visit more than a dozen countries equipped with this helicopter, or chat with people from the country.

Their AS 550 is the earliest equipment. After so many years of use, it is time to retire it and replace it with a new one. If you don’t replace it, where will the order from Eurocopter come from?

The Tiger and NH-90 are so rubbish and the price is so expensive, isn’t it because there are too few orders?

Maozi's Mi-17 series can be sold so cheaply because of the terrifying production capacity accumulated in one series for decades.

Buying more new aircraft is the best support for enterprises.

The retired second-hand mobile phones can also be used to restore health, allowing poor guys to enjoy top-notch military light helicopters.

The Magnesians still have a little bird to support their appearance, while Maozi’s Ka-26 series is not famous. The Red Dolphin from his hometown is also a heavy-duty aircraft (4-ton class) among light aircraft.

Only the old European light helicopters of about 2 tons are the best, taking into account both firepower and protection. This has also led to the production of nearly 2000 Gazelles.

If you want to buy second-hand military mobile phones, you really can't get around the people from the country.

But just like the A-400M, it’s hard to say how many years this capital can last.

…………

Just when Xia Yu was watching the fleet training and still talking about the people from the country, the people from the country were also talking about him.

"General, this is the message from Bakoma."

In the Balal neighborhood of District 15 of Bali, in the hexagonal building (National Defense Ministry) where Xia Yu had been, a lieutenant colonel handed the document in his hand to the general behind the desk.

The capital of Mali, Bakoma, to them refers specifically to the Barkhane Sand Dune Operation Command of the Sahel Army. This document is the news sent back to the country by the Sahel garrison.

"Chaos has broken out again. These extremist organizations and opposition forces are suppressing more and more people. Our garrison has no deterrent effect at all."

The general couldn't help but rant while looking through the documents.

These are things that can be complained about, such as their plundering of local mineral resources and hindering their economic development. As more and more gangsters are born, hunger and tribal conflicts (resource distribution) have given rise to the development of extremist organizations and opposition armed forces. These are all topics to talk about. There are also issues that cannot be discussed.

Yes, no one who is a general is a fool. It just depends on which side you sit on.

Perhaps when he retires and they are forced to evacuate Afika, he will be able to speak out many of the things he is holding back.

Now they still have to find ways to maintain their influence in the Sahel.

Well, in the name of counter-terrorism.

There is nothing wrong with counter-terrorism. Extremist organizations and opposition armed forces that commit murder and arson cannot be eliminated without eradication.

Even if the Mao people evacuate, the local economy will only develop stably if the house is cleaned first.

It's just that the Mao Army's counter-terrorism efforts are more like papering. They will put in as much effort as the country approves of special budgets.

Limited by its own combat capabilities and considerations of casualties, it is also common to outsource strikes and patrols to PMC companies.

"Then shall we launch a new round of offensive like last year?"

the lieutenant colonel asked the general.

"Of course, but we have to wait until next year. It is not appropriate to launch military operations during the Christmas period. After the year, we will formulate a three-stage strike and clearance campaign."

The general replied in the affirmative.

Crack down once every six months and manage for half a year.

There are less than 5000 troops stationed in the Sahel region, and they cannot afford to fight every day. Therefore, they mainly focus on defense, patrol, and training of local government troops.

Concentrate resources to carry out intensive attacks, only once or twice a year.

Each attack will be subdivided into three stages, of which they are responsible for the initial stage and the final stage.

This is also easy to understand. At the end of the day, I always pick the easy jobs to do, and the more difficult ones are directly outsourced.

During the period when the Mao Army was at peace with the opposition armed forces and extremist organizations, it was not that they did nothing. The data and intelligence collected allowed them to get a good start in the initial stage of the attack.

But when all these targets were completed and the stalemate reached, they became headless flies unable to find their targets.

Or if you feel that you will definitely suffer losses during the fight, you may simply leave these tough issues to PMC. Therefore, the main force in this second phase is private military contractors, and the army is only responsible for cooperation and providing some equipment support.

When these PMC companies get their rewards, they also get the results, and the military operation has entered the third stage - the end!
This is not very dangerous, and it is convenient to bring reporters to promote it, so the military will naturally do its part.

As for a weak military country like Niriliya, the ending was not good. After a few days of rest, Hans and the others were still running around in the forest with them!

Fortunately, the intensity is not too high, and the absence of Xia Yu, the boss of ACE, will not affect the performance.

"Let Bakoma come up with a plan for the first phase. As for which companies to cooperate with in the second phase, I don't care about anything else. This concentrated fire defense must be indispensable."

The general focused on concentrated fire defense.

His impression of this PMC company was not very deep. There were not many people, but the equipment was absolutely well-equipped.

The other side even has their own Leclerc tank, which uses the power package of the German Leopard 2. It is not a pure-blooded German car.

Pure-blooded Chinese cars are fine elsewhere, but they will definitely stay in the Sahel region. Not to mention that they have no deployment, and they have never sold the original SACMV8X 1500 ultra-high-supercharged diesel engine.

"I heard that they have strengthened their air power again?"

The general then asked the lieutenant colonel.

"Yes, they purchased two F-16s from York and have completed the modernization and modification!"

The lieutenant colonel replied in the affirmative.

"What's so good about the Chinese fighter jets? They should buy the Mirage-2000."

The old general is very patriotic and wants more countries and PMC companies to use their country's fighter jets.

But Xia Yu's achievements were all achieved by shooting down Mao's domestic products. Delta-wing fighters were not the first priority in his collection, let alone equipment.

Or buying a second-hand Rafale is not out of the question!

It can fight in the air, attack the ground, and eject from ships. Apart from being a bit expensive, the Rafale is really a perfect multi-purpose fighter.

There are many countries where equipment can be purchased, but there is really no PMC company that uses Rafale.

The expensive price is only one aspect, and the Chinese people will not sell this fighter jet to private military contractors.

"But if this is the case, can they accept more ground strike contracts?"

The general then asked.

Taking into account public opinion, the military has limited the number of fighter jets stationed in the Sahel region. However, this year one was shot down by extremist groups.

Another Mirage-2000D was transferred from China, but the quantity was still not enough.

In this way, the PMC company that cooperates with them will also take into account every fighter jet it operates.

"Yes, General, the bomb load of the F-16 is still very good. It is stronger than the Mirage F1, but the operating cost per hour is also higher."

The lieutenant colonel hinted that the charge for centralized fire defense would be very expensive.

"Then they should operate a few more Phantoms."

When it comes to money, the general doesn't worry about the Mirage-2000 anymore. It's the same old guy as the Mirage F1, but the F-4K is cheaper and has a larger bomb load.

But with such a conscience, the profits from fire defense are less.

Only by changing to a red fighting falcon can the charging standards be increased. It is enough for the Spey Ghost to take care of Afika's poor brother's business. More is boring.

"They operate several more Phantoms and even our Super Ensign, but they all seem to be used for the aircraft carrier museum project."

Thinking of the rare sight of the Brest Naval Shipyard, the Lieutenant Colonel mentioned it again.

"Yes, yes, if you didn't tell me, I almost forgot. This guy is really good at making money!"

Remembering that their Foch (Saint Paul) returned to its home port, the general couldn't help but say.

"Just because it makes money, the other party prefers to use military equipment to offset the contract payment. Many of their equipment are exchanged. Of course, there are also Germans who are rushing to send new cars."

The lieutenant colonel said with a sour tone.

I can't afford it myself, and I don't allow others to sponsor it. No wonder Grandet is from the country.

"The Germans are pretty good at doing business, but it's a good thing to be able to use equipment to offset it. Applying for a budget for approval is much more troublesome than decommissioning equipment."

The general gave a different opinion.

It's just that it's not sensitive equipment. They can replace anything, and the freed up equipment can be replaced with new ones.

"Where is the other person? Bakoma's authority is too low. It's better to let him come directly to the Ministry of Defense."

After reading the document, the general finally said.

"I'll ask!"

The lieutenant colonel turned and left the office.

They are the Ministry of National Defense, not the Bureau of External Security, so they don't know that Xia Yu is in the country now.

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"What? About the Sahel crackdown? Okay, I get it, for this week!"

A week later, Xia Yu, who was taking a nap on the big bed in the presidential suite of the Sao Paulo, received a satellite phone call.

The caller was his contact person, Jean!
The other party expressed his willingness to have an interview, which indicated that the other party was finally going to launch an annual clearing operation.

Boko Haram with less than 10,000 people can be wiped out in one deployment, especially with tens of thousands of armed forces in the entire Sahel region.

The Mao people only plan to attack two to three thousand people every year just to show off.

With the help of concentrated fire defense, they have exceeded their mission this year. Now that the new year is approaching, they have to plan a strike plan for next year.

After ending the guest room experience ahead of schedule, Xia Yu stood up quickly, went to the desk and turned on the computer.

The other party took the initiative to find him, so he had to make some preparations in advance to see if they had any other good stuff that interested him.

As soon as the third phase of the project is put into operation, it can be said that the money printing machine has been started directly, so Xia Yu is not interested in money now. He just wants to take this opportunity to get some things that are difficult to buy with money to improve the combat effectiveness of fire defense.

"Boom~~"

After opening the document for more than an hour, the noise of fighter jets ejecting and taking off came from the window, interrupting Xia Yu's thoughts.

This is daily life on an aircraft carrier!
After the aircraft carrier museum is officially put into operation, the rich guys who live on the ship can only rest during a fixed period of time. It's okay at night, but they can't sleep in during the day, and they can't take a nap all afternoon.

Xia Yu, having her thoughts figured out, closed the computer screen and took the elevator to the flight deck.

He was going to the hotel, and Liv had been staying on the shore, where it was quiet.

(End of this chapter)