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

Chapter 447 1.88 Very auspicious, a wonderful small country (asking for monthly tickets!)
The price was also pushed down very low, and the profit was reduced a lot, but the quantity was too large!

"Of the total 118 VCTP infantry fighting vehicles, we are willing to upgrade the firepower of 100 vehicles in better condition."

Alfredo confirmed the number of this transaction. The remaining 18 vehicles could be disassembled for parts or left to the military academy as training vehicles. There was no need to upgrade all of them.

As for whether the Rh202 machine gun eliminated by VCTP should be modified into BTR-82S, Achan Ting, whose per capita GDP ranks second to Afica, simply does not look down on this fragile infantry fighting vehicle.

The wheeled combat platform they are bidding for must be like the upgraded VCTP IIS, equipped with a 30mm caliber machine gun, and it would be best if the ammunition could be interchangeable.

"If the Rh202 cannon is used as a partial payment and the power system remains unchanged, the upgrade cost of each vehicle can be reduced to 220 million US dollars."

After some calculations in his mind, Xia Yu gave a price for the bicycle.

After all, he needed 100 sets of brand new MK30 2/ABM machine guns. This could not be done by simply printing them through the system and purchasing them in bulk from the market. He had to actually purchase these 100 sets of machine guns from Rheinmetall.

Then there are the Kornet anti-tank missiles. A single-soldier version with a launch system costs more than 100,000 dollars, and the missiles alone cost tens of thousands each.

Therefore, the price quoted for the integrated anti-tank module is 50. Considering the annual military budget of the armed forces of the Armed Forces of China of about 40 billion, Xia Yu estimated that it would be impossible to integrate all the top-level firepower.

"Well, Mr. Sherlock, what is the price for a single vehicle without the anti-tank module?"

Alfredo asked with a little hesitation.

"170?"

Hearing the price, he was slightly relieved because Xia Yu was not asking for it blindly.

If Rheinmetall takes on this order, the starting price is 200 million, and at most they can help you integrate the long spikes, but it is impossible for them to help you with the raw products. Only third-party companies like Jihuo Defense can provide customized services.

"If we want 50 standard models and 50 anti-tank models, can the price be cheaper?"

Alfredo continued to inquire.

也就是说在50×220加50×170得1.95亿美元的基础上，再多给点折扣。

Of course he can. The wool comes from the sheep. At most he can cut off the basic ammunition that comes with the machine gun and lower the price to 1.8 million.

"What about ammunition? Do you buy it yourself or from Rheinmetall, or do you want a cheaper substitute?"

Xia Yu asked the other party after making a "concession".

From 5.56mm peanuts to 155mm howitzer ammunition, almost all NATO ammunition can be supplied by a certain major country, and the price is even cheaper than the original factory.

Jihuo Defense now supplies both types, it depends on the customer's choice.

"Can we buy 1 each first?"

The people of Azhenting are relatively cautious. They buy both and try them themselves to know whether they are good or bad.

"Okay, 1.88 million, I like this number."

Xia Yu immediately made the decision and confirmed the firepower upgrade contract.

It won’t be too late once all the subsequent ammunition contracts and other vehicles are delivered, and by that time, the price of artillery shells will probably have increased as well.

It's not that he is cruel, but Rheinmetall wants to adjust its prices. The prices it pays to the Federal Armed Forces will go up, and the prices of Fire Defense will also have to increase accordingly.

After the deal was done, Alfredo did not stay at the exhibition site, but went straight to the airport and left Bali, preparing to return home to confirm a series of details.

After all, it is an upgrade contract, and the infantry fighting vehicles have to be transported to Afika before work can begin. In addition, in order to avoid several mechanized infantry regiments being in a situation where there are no vehicles available, the modification work has to be carried out in batches.

That is to say, 25 vehicles are upgraded each time, and after completion and delivery, the next batch of 25 vehicles are taken away. These cannot be achieved overnight and must be discussed in meetings.

To earn these few hundred million, the entire modification delivery cycle may be extended to several years.

Take your time. Rheinmetall doesn't have that many machine guns in stock. If they work in eight-hour shifts, these 100 guns will be enough for them to use for half a year.

However, as the end consumer turned into an intermediate dealer, the purchase price of a single machine gun was also reduced to 80 euros, and the difference in price was the profit of Jihuo Defense.

"How was the first day, Mr. Hudson?"

After returning to the hotel, Xia Yu picked up some food from the buffet restaurant and sat opposite Lao Ha, asking him about his performance today.

"There are many people who are interested, but we still need to discuss the details. I think the most sincere people are the Hungarians!"

Hudson swallowed the pasta in his mouth and answered.

"Their mechanized infantry will be looking to upgrade their equipment in two years, so they are very interested in the KF-41. However, like most countries with weak military industrial capabilities, we have to support them in building an assembly plant."

This is selling the production line. Although many modules are still finished products manufactured in German factories, the assembly line of infantry fighting vehicles is equally important.

Just like Shatt, which has oil at home, it bought so many reconnaissance and strike drones and also had to package the production lines.

Xia Yu only sells used cars and provides upgrade services. For the wheeled platform that the people of Azhenting are bidding for, there is definitely a requirement to build a factory.

The production line of Jihuo Defense was built in the subspace of the boss's retina. In reality, there was only a workshop. Business like this was destined to be isolated, but the second-hand market was enough for him to eat. There were less than 200 countries and regions in the world, and most of them were third world countries with little industrial potential.

"The same is true for the Audalians?"

"They have better skills, but they ask for more. They would rather pay more to use their own turrets."

Hudson couldn't help but complain.

"We can just use the existing spear turret. To be honest, I'm afraid that using a turret that has not been tested in actual combat will damage Rheinmetall's reputation."

"Hudson, you're overthinking it. They don't have a chance to actually fight."

Xia Yu comforted the other party.

In history, only the Japanese invaders have reached the mainland of Audaliya. They have bought so many expensive military equipments, and apart from maintaining deterrence, they basically have the mentality of a mine owner.

He buys whatever equipment is expensive. You may say he is paying protection money, but he really wants the fun stuff!
It's not like they are forced to do so with a knife at their necks. If they don't waste it like this, the military budget will never be spent.

"Indeed not. If it's not too difficult to deal with, we would prefer such customers the most. They can effectively avoid negative news about war damage."

Although we don't want to admit it, the military equipment developed and produced by Rheinmetall and other German companies are almost all luxury goods.

In peacetime, showing strength is the best option for old money and nouveau riche. In wartime, all equipment becomes consumables, and they will go back to the old path of World War II and will not be able to increase production capacity at all.

"As long as it is weapons and equipment, losses on the battlefield are inevitable. The Tuerqi people have lost so many Leopard 2s. This will not affect your order!"

Xia Yu, who was full, wiped his mouth and said.

He also had to thank the native chicken for his two toy leopards.

"You are right. The second-hand Leopard 2A4 will be a good project. This is also the focus of Rheinmetall's next work." Hudson agreed with Boss Xia's opinion.

The new A7 and A8 cars are the market of KraussMaffei Wegmann. What Rheinmetall can make money from is refurbishing the second-hand short-barreled Leopard 2, upgrading it to an improved model with combat effectiveness equal to or even exceeding the level of A6, and then selling it.

This type of product is aimed at countries with a certain level of spending power. A price of five or six million yuan can buy a lot of new main battle tanks, but there is no threat of war at all. Does it matter whether the car is new or not? Does combat effectiveness matter?

The important thing is that this is Leopard 2. You can understand it by comparing it to those people who buy second-hand luxury cars.

The Weasel that is used to match the Leopard 1 does not have such brand value, otherwise there would be no need for concentrated fire defense. Wouldn't it be better for them to sell it themselves for four or five million?
But if we don’t replace the main gun, it will cost two or three million. If we replace the main gun, they can also make supporting products and make a lot of money, so there is no need to do it ourselves.

"Our focus is on the T-64 and T-80 series, and we will go to Ziros to purchase them next month."

Xia Yu also took the opportunity to talk about the next work direction of Jihuo Defense.

"The Leopards are indeed more suitable for the Afika. They are much better than the Leopard 1."

As the head of the vehicle department, Hudson personally disliked the theory that armor was useless. This also prevented the Leopard 1 from being as long-lasting as the T-64 and T-72, and it was quickly eliminated.

"But one of these two vehicles has a bad suspension, and the other has a gas turbine that's difficult to maintain. Can you handle both?"

Hudson, who had also finished eating, stood up and said.

There is a reason why the T-72 was a global best-seller back then. Moderate performance is the best.

But the selling point of Jihuo Defense is differentiation. Xia Yu will not sell T-72. He wants his customers to be able to crush T-72.

"Of course, we have improved the strength of the T-64 suspension structure, and the T-80 uses a diesel engine solution. In addition, we will simultaneously set up a professional logistics support team to provide door-to-door service as quickly as possible if there are any problems."

Xia Yu said confidently.

"Then I wish you all the best. The market for two to three million is very empty. It just so happens that the Tungkorlan people don't sell military equipment to the outside world. After they squander their little wealth, I'm afraid they will have to buy back all kinds of equipment."

After Hudson finished speaking, their elevator arrived. They said see you tomorrow and went back to their rooms.

However, after closing the door, Xia Yu was still thinking about what the other person said.

Does Ermao still have enough money to buy back equipment?
Maybe someone can help pay the bills!
Spending hundreds of billions of dollars can weaken Russia. This deal is extremely cost-effective. After all, Russia has spent nearly 2 trillion dollars in the past decade in Afghanistan.

Going into the battle personally is really a bottomless pit. Spending money to support equipment is the most effective solution, but even then the account will be settled.

It seems that the 100 million he prepared is not enough. If he does not purchase large quantities of goods during peacetime, he will not be able to buy anything when a war really breaks out.

Xia Yu quickly called the museum's financial department and asked them to "lend" the money to Jihuo Defense.

The accounts of the parent company and the subsidiary have always been separate. If he wants to use the money in the museum's account, he must write an IOU.

The same goes for mining companies, because all payments are in RMB, and all the goods that Jihuo Defense imports from its hometown go through its account. Only after the parent company has settled the payment can the payment be made.

In this way, Xia Yu should be able to raise $3 to $4 million in funds before setting off.

The remaining money cannot be moved for the time being and must be kept to maintain the normal operation of each company.

He hung up the phone, washed up, and fell into a deep sleep until the new day came.

After breakfast, Xia Yu came to the exhibition center and met another German customer, Zhili.

As for the old and fragile Leopard 1 that Hudson looked down upon, Renzhili still has more than 100 of them in use, and the rest are all Leopard 2A4s.

The infantry fighting vehicles used in conjunction with the tanks are 173 Marder A3s, which makes people think they are the Federal Armed Forces at the end of the last century!
No, judging by the temperament of the military parade, it should be like the Wehrmacht during World War II.

They approached Xia Yu because they were naturally attracted by the firepower upgrade plan of the Weasel S30.

Zhili's per capita GDP is higher, but the total amount is low. Its military expenditure is similar to that of Azhenting, but it still has to maintain a stronger air force (dozens of F-16s). Naturally, everything that can be cut in other areas has been cut.

In the past two years, they couldn't even afford to use the Cheetah, and they didn't even care about their reputation and just returned all of them to the Germans. This shows how little budget the army can allocate.

But it still needs to be upgraded!

It's the 21st century now, and this 20mm machine gun is really not enough. We must upgrade to a 30mm one.

The poorly-funded Zhili Army delayed upgrading its armored units' tanks and instead prioritized upgrading infantry fighting vehicles because they were cheaper.

The budget for upgrading one Leopard 2 can be used to upgrade two Marder S30s, so this is a very simple multiple-choice question.

"Mr. Sherlock, we don't need anti-tank missiles. Just help us upgrade the MK30 2/ABM machine gun."

An army major general with half of his hair white said to Xia Yu.

People are poor and have low aspirations, but they really can't get any military funds, so it's just right to cut the anti-tank capabilities that are not so important. Missiles will expire after being stored for a long time anyway, and we can't really expect infantry fighting vehicles to stop tanks.

Besides, the Air Force eats up so much of the budget, shouldn't they be protected if a war really breaks out?

"What about the quantity?"

Xia Yu took out a notebook and asked.

Zhili Army has a much larger number of Weasel A3s than Azhenting’s VCTPs, but Xia Yu feels that the number of upgrades they have made is still not as much as theirs.

“80!”

Sure enough, Xia Yu’s intuition was correct. In terms of proportion, it was only half of A’tang’s, and it was all the “beggar version” without missiles.

"Then it's a sincere offer of $1.36 million, and we will give each vehicle a basic amount of ammunition."

Xia Yu made an offer.

This price is already the best it can be. The old generals who have had contact with Rheinmetall and asked for the price understand this very well.

But they had their own insistence on ammunition. They did not want cheap substitutes, nor did they want to resort to concentrated fire defense. They negotiated with Rheinmetall themselves.

The previous deal was not done, but the benevolence and righteousness are still there. Compared with the newly-acquainted Fire Defense, the Zhili people are naturally closer to Rheinmetall.

Xia Yu was not jealous at all, he just thought it was weird. After all, no one could get along with Lu Zhi.

"Yes, absolutely. But your country is behind the Agong Army, and delivery may have to wait for three years."

We won't indulge ourselves. Let's take it step by step according to the order. If we start delivering in the third year, it will probably take until the fifth year to complete the delivery. Then we can buy Rheinmetall's ammunition at 3 Euros per round. It will definitely have the aroma of oil paper bags.

"We can wait, but please ensure the quality."

The major general also knew that the Azhen people had gotten there first, but they were not in a hurry. After all, their weasels were all picked up at a discount after the Cold War, and they could not afford to buy them at the original price. This patience has also been retained to this day.

(End of this chapter)