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

Chapter 440: Intercepting again, humph, want to escape? (Monthly ticket requested!)
"Sherlock, you're still fighting in the Sahel right now, right?"

After the call was connected, the old king's tough voice came from the receiver.

“Yes, your majesty, we are fighting the Coordination of Azawad, the rebellious Tuareg, in Maree.”

As Xia Yu answered, he couldn't help but wonder in his heart whether something had happened with the business he had negotiated with the old king during the two days when the aircraft carrier museum opened?
The Royal Tank Museum of York opened, and Xia Yu took his wife to support it. The third phase of the Afika War Museum opened, and the old king, who happened to be interested in carrier-based aircraft, also brought the queen to experience it.

When discussing the issue of air force construction, he mentioned the plan to retire all F-5 Tiger II fighter jets.

What else could Xia Yu say? Of course he took over all 21 aircraft.

With a little modification, these are 21 unmanned MiG-28s, which are also the best meal for the big cat.

Of course, two-seater models in particularly good condition can be de-weaponized and delivered to your home in countries where the law permits, and they can also be legally upgraded with firepower and held by Afica.

But the old king's sudden call made him think that something had gone wrong.

"Gaddafi's mercenaries, huh? They're definitely not as brutal as Ace Ace. It's not difficult for you to deal with them, but the Magnesium people have given me a problem!"

The old king changed the subject smoothly.

"They want the batch of F-5 fighters you paid for. I said I had already sold them, but they said they could get you one. I'm just calling to let you know!"

"Another Chinese guy from Magnesium? Aren't the F-5s from Ruishi enough? Why are they buying more?"

Xia Yu was also wondering why Lao Mei was so obsessed with this second-generation aircraft. He bought it to use as a target aircraft, and the other party definitely didn't have that luxury.

"The people who came are not official. They are a company called Tactical Air Support Company, a PMC like you, but they only focus on providing AAS services. After all, as you know, the Magnesium people disbanded their Air Force's adversary squadron and outsourced all the confrontation training work to private military contractors."

The old king's tone was full of ridicule.

The batch of F-5s that Xia Yu obtained from Rui Shi was resold to the Magnesium Navy. They and the Marine Corps have a total of three adversary squadrons that are still in operation. Only the Air Force's approach is more wild, and it has been outsourced to the PMC company established by retired military officers.

It is said that this can save budget, but based on past cases, it is not impossible to end up overspending several times.

There are a total of seven such PMC companies, operating a series of fighter jets such as Mirage, Lion Cub, Albatross, L-7, F-159, etc.

Tactical Air Support (Tac Air) chose the Navy's favorite F-5 Tiger II fighter.

The best quality of this veteran model is the one produced by Swiss, with an average flight time of about 1000 hours over the past few decades, followed by the one produced by Yoyo.

Because the main force is the F-16, their F-5 has always been used in the second line. In the many years from the purchase to the sale, each aircraft has only flown for an average of 2000 hours, not to mention that the dry climate in the desert is conducive to the preservation of fighter jets, so the condition is slightly worse than that of Swiss products.

The Tiger IIs operated by other countries and regions are so ugly. Which one of them does not have 4,000 to 5,000 hours of maintenance?
It's worth buying it just to take apart some accessories, and it can't be used for high-intensity operations at all.

Therefore, when Tac Air learned that this batch of F-5s had been intercepted by someone, it immediately used its connections to inquire about the situation of Jihuo Defense and its boss Huangyou.

It is such a sin to buy such a new fighter jet and turn it into a target aircraft!
No, they must rescue these 21 Tiger IIs.

Xia Yu had not expected that the global acquisition of F-5s would have such benefits. He was clearly just buying some cat food.

To be more precise, he is not just eyeing American aircraft. The company has already purchased nearly 21 MiG-100s, and it looks like it will need another 100 in the future.

There is no way, when the fortune comes, it cannot be stopped. Just like what my cousin said, Huang Moulang’s fate is extremely prosperous.

Since the target drone cannot be modified, what should Xia Yu replace it with?
Although the other party is not the old magnesium air force, it has close relations with the official. As long as Tac Air is determined to obtain this batch of F-5s, it must do its best to meet its requirements.

"Thank you for your reminder, Your Majesty."

Xia Yu expressed his gratitude to the old king over the phone.

The value of the Yosagi family's barrel dip in Lao Mei's hands is very high, but he doesn't really like these guys. Of course, it's good to have fun watching them.

"I should be the one to say thank you. A guy in Shat is willing to pay 2500 million for my Tiger King. I didn't expect these antiques to appreciate so quickly."

The old king said it was nothing and was surprised at the speed at which the World War II tank appreciated in value.

To be honest, 2500 million is definitely a premium, but 1800 or 1900 million US dollars is a fair price. After all, money has been depreciating.

However, the old king, who had no shortage of the 10 or 20 million, did not reluctantly part with the Tiger King. He was just happy that the Tiger King received such an offer.

The two F-16s were worth it in exchange. He even wanted to find another Leclerc UAE in Xiayu if it was suitable.

But if Xia Yu wants to add new armored units, there is no need for him to fleece the old king.

For new cars, you can get a damaged version from Yemen, or you can directly ask Lao Ha to buy a few new cars in stock. The UAE has less than 1000 million people, but it has purchased nearly 400 Leclercs. The reason why it sent two battalions to Yoha was because of excess inventory.

He wanted to show off his martial virtues so he had a fight with the Slippers Army, but ended up being beaten to a pulp.

Can we say that the hairy Chinese are selling the monkey version?
Not really. The same weapon has different effects in the hands of different people.

You should just ask a mercenary to play for you. This is what happens if you insist on doing it yourself.

As for asking for concentrated firepower on defense, Ha Xianxin did not express this inclination, and Xia Yu was not stupid either.

Don't underestimate the infantry of the Slippers Army. They have powerful weapons in their hands. If an aircraft carrier passes by their door, they may be slapped in the face, not to mention the ground armored forces.

A few big pencils are flying towards you and are going to smash you all!

This is completely different from bullying the weak in Afika. Similarly, this is why you have to pick the weak ones to bully. There is no need to be stubborn and insist on earning that money.

They chatted for a few more sentences before hanging up the phone. Both of them were busy people.

One was busy fighting, the other was busy visiting. They would chat for a few minutes whenever they had time, and then go back to their own business.

The Chinese people in Magnesium had just boarded the plane and had to land in Muscat first and then transfer to Niger. It would take at least until tomorrow to reach Kidar.

Xia Yu still has a full 24 hours to inquire about the other party's intelligence.

Since this company is investigating him, he also has to investigate them carefully to find out where these guys come from.

I made a few calls while having breakfast, and now all I have to do is wait for news.

I confirmed Hans's situation in the city, checked the maintenance of the old Deer Tiger, confirmed the mounting plan, and watched the employees work. After lunch, I took off with the Cuckoo Bird crew. However, Xia Yu only flew one sortie today, and stayed in the camp after launching all the ammunition. He did not return for a second round of output like the Longbow Crossbow.

One is that the counterattack of the Azawad Coordination Movement has become much weaker, and there is no need to maintain the firepower density of the double crew.

Then there was a response to the information he had inquired about, and encrypted information worth tens of thousands of dollars was sent to Xia Yu's private mailbox.

After transferring the money, I got the password. The unzipped file covered the complete company structure of Tac Air, as well as the resumes of all employees from the CEO to the grassroots.

The company is headquartered at Reno-Stead Airport in Reno, Nevada. Its CEO, Thompson, is a former Air Force major general, and the backbone of its business is the instructors and logistics personnel from the Air Force's Nellis Weapons School in neighboring Clark County.

No wonder they want to buy F-5. It turns out that the employees are most familiar with F-5. If they buy back a batch of F-18s, they must hire a group of naval pilots, right?
What private military contractors want is immediate combat capability. Instead of paying the bill for pilots to modify to other aircraft models, it is better to directly hire experts who have been flying one type of aircraft for decades. This also saves them from having to run to a big country to get high salaries.

It was hard for Xia Yu not to suspect that Lao Mei's business outsourcing did not involve such an idea. After all, their veteran placement work was quite poor, even at the level of fighter pilots.

Of course, the focus is still on the retired general’s entrepreneurship.

Documents show that Thompson's connections even extended to the reorganized Northrop Grumman Corporation.

This is the manufacturer that manufactured the F-5 Tiger II. Although the production line has long been gone, there is no problem in modifying and upgrading the old platform.

It is certain that the other party will definitely make major modifications after getting this batch of the latest fighter jets, just like Xia Yu’s comprehensive upgrade of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

How can you compete with those fighter jets in the Air Force if your avionics are not good?

But as a businessman, you must pay attention to the input-output ratio.

The fewer flight hours the upgraded old platform has, the better. The Navy has already taken the initiative against Rui Shi. If Yue Qie doesn't succeed, what business is he going to start?
I will withdraw the investment I have attracted, write my memoirs, give speeches at universities and sell books!

Lao Mei has so many generals, but not everyone is qualified to go through the revolving door.

While Xia Yu was studying how to control Thompson, General Tang... no, CEO Tang was also studying Boss Huang the Weasel in his business class seat.

The first-class ticket was too expensive, and the economy class was crowded with several of his employees. Only Thompson paid extra for the business class ticket. After all, he had to ensure his mental state for tomorrow's negotiations.

Not to mention that he also has to know himself and his enemy so that he can fight every battle without defeat.

"He started out in the PMC industry, and later ventured into museums and mineral development. He likes to collect all kinds of military equipment, ranging from World War II to the modern era. This guy is definitely a winner in life!"

Seeing that Xia Yu had just turned 30, the older entrepreneur who had been relying on hair dyeing to maintain his image complained in a low voice.

It’s nothing, a certain real estate businessman’s golden hair is all dyed!
However, the Navy was blackmailed by Sherlock for three F-3 Tomcat fighter jets, so what will they have to pay?

F-16 Fighting Falcon?

People have had this thing for a long time, and it was even used recently in the Sahel region, so there was no need for Tac Air to go through it.

What about the F-15 Eagle?
This really can't be sold. An F-18 Hornet is more reliable than a Twin Eagle. But the Navy tried this trick before, but they didn't expect that the other party is a party of appearance and doesn't like the ugly Hornet at all.

He had no choice but to see what the other party needed at that time. Thompson didn't brag. He had no connections except in the Navy, but his connections in the Army were also very strong.

As long as the equipment is not overly sensitive, he can find a way to get it.

As for the Marines, get out of here, you stinking beggars.

Even after retirement, the chain of contempt still exists. Thompson will not watch a movie unless the protagonist is Ma Run.

In this way, as the two sides studied each other, time came to night and the Tac Air team successfully arrived in Xisai.

Unlike Xia Yu's advance transfer, Thompson and his companions took a helicopter directly to the magnesium military base in Djibouti, and then took a C-130J of the Air Force that was transporting supplies to arrive at the forward base in Niger.

The benefit of maintaining relationships on a regular basis was reflected at this moment. As long as there was a need, he could fly to magnesium military bases all over the world. The disadvantage was that military aircraft were not that comfortable.

So if possible, he would rather sit first class. The former major general, who is completely disenchanted with military equipment, and now the CEO, just wants to make money until he can afford the Gulfstream G650.

It’s hard to imagine that this guy used to fly an F-22. He can be said to be an example of someone who hates his job.

After having a taxpayer-paid breakfast at the forward base where the Green Berets were stationed, Thompson flew directly to Kidar on a Black Hawk assigned to him, landing at the village camp just in time for Xia Yu to have breakfast.

This was almost 12 hours earlier than he had expected before dinner. It could be said that Tac Air and Thompson were quite sincere, but the planned offensive plan could not be stopped.

"Mr. Thompson, my employees and Party A are waiting for our air support in the city. I don't have time to discuss business with you right now. Everything will be discussed after I come back."

Looking at Xia Yu sitting in the old deer tiger and disappearing into the distance, followed by another longbow Appaloosa?

There is radar but no APAA. Only the people of Magnesium have the habit of naming their weapons after scalping tribes.

However, the fact that both armed helicopters were equipped with mast-top devices still gave Thompson a huge shock. Their arrogance was only one aspect, and the technical support behind them was another.

With such a combination, what can the Tuareg people use to fight?

To be honest, Taiquidda had been beaten to the point of doubting his life.

Why is the combat effectiveness of a PMC company stronger than that of the Chinese? Was it really a mistake to take over Kidar?

When the Coordination of Azawad gained territory and formally declared independence, it had already made a big mistake. It was only a matter of time before it was driven back into the desert. The deployment of concentrated fire defense only accelerated the process.

Mali is not a rebel. The huge population disparity means that they can only harass government forces, rather than sitting back and waiting for others to attack them.

Apart from the Alliance, few extremist organizations can grow to thousands of soldiers like the separatist armed forces.

Even if they had learned a little from the Boko Haram, concentrated their firepower on defense and wiped out the Hairy People even if it took a whole year to complete the wipeout, but they thought they were well-equipped and concentrated so many people in the city, the outcome can be imagined.

"Run, run to Tinkebatu. Staying in Kidar will lead to death."

Taiquidda, who had come to his senses, said to his deputy who was hit by a stray bullet.

"Without the cover of the desert, we Tuareg people are just lambs to be slaughtered in the city."

(End of this chapter)