King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer
Chapter 964 - 865: Setting Terms

Joe Ga certainly agreed to the deal without hesitation...

He had always been worrying about how to sell off the surplus munitions.

The 8 Little Gazelles and Blue Sword Missiles sponsored by China, with the latter becoming the main force on the battlefield, while the former had not been reused due to the problems with their range and anti-aircraft missiles.

Originally, Joe Ga wanted to trick the Iraqi Government into buying all the Little Gazelles, after all, shipping them back plus the freight cost would be more expensive than buying new ones from Seville and sending them over.

Shipping from the Montenegro Republic to Tubruq in Liberia is indeed a long journey.

Now that the French have popped up and are buying 4 units at once with an offer of 3 million for each, what's there to hesitate?

Not to mention that these Little Gazelles are cost-free, even if there were costs, a 10 million price tag would not only cover the cost of 8 Little Gazelles, but also profit several millions.

With this deal done, even if the remaining four Little Gazelles cannot be sold, they can be kept for the Iraqi branch as means of transportation.

And a team of more than a hundred people can't just need helicopters; you've got to prepare a few dozen Humvees and weapons to go with them, right?

Why would you transport munitions all the way from your home country when you can supply locally?

What Boss Qiao doesn't lack now is armed Humvees and ammunition...

Not to mention the Humvees that mercenary groups have been shipping to Iraq, the Iraqi Government itself had a lot of surplus Humvee military vehicles, all of which were greedily bought by Boss Qiao at a low price.

He plans to pack most of them up and send them to Tubruq in Liberia after the war is over.

This stuff might be dime a dozen in the Middle East, but in North Africa, it's a coveted item.

Actually, this is the world's largest arms trade in terms of turnover, buying surplus munitions and delivering them to places in need, usually such trades could net a profit of 300%.

Looking at Pierre with his pitiful face, Joe Ga said with a smile, "Buddy, you should learn from your American counterparts, it's not your own money you're spending, so who are you showing that poor look to?

Trust me, give me 20 million euros, I'll prepare enough munitions and vehicles for you, and guarantee that your people will safely reach the Syrian Military Base.

If you have sufficient budget, I suggest you get a Black Hawk Helicopter, that stuff is really good...

15 million, 70% new, if you want, I can spare you two..."

Pierre was tempted for two seconds, but in the end, he shook his head and said, "Hu Lang, 20 million is no problem, but let me finish discussing the issue with Africa Daddy, then we can talk."

Joe Ga put on an attentive look and walked over to the liquor cabinet, pouring two glasses of whiskey.

He passed a glass to Pierre, clinked glasses with him, and said, "This glass is to celebrate our big deal..."

As Joe Ga took a sip, he said to Pierre, "As for Africa, you talk, I listen, but I really don't think you need me there."

Pierre took a sip of his drink and after a moment of silence on the sofa, he said, "Do you know about the Red Moon Dune project?"

Joe Ga nodded as a matter of course, "Of course, France's anti-terrorism plan in the West African desert is quite renowned.

We had cooperated in Niger the year before last, I'm well aware of it."

After hearing this, Pierre nodded slightly and said, "We suffered heavy losses during that operation in Niger, and after several battles and downsizing of personnel.

The primary base for the Red Moon project is now in Senegal, but the anti-terrorism area we've delineated is too large, including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

The frontline is stretched too long, and the cooperation between various government forces is lacking, causing tremendous pressure on our people."

While saying this, Pierre looked into Joe Ga's eyes and spoke, "Hu Lang, your lawyer is lobbying Congo, Burundi, Chad, Niger, hoping to form a Central African joint air force.

A couple of days ago, your Su-27 crossed the border and struck the poachers in southern SD...

This kind of long-range fighter jet, just so happens to include Niger and Mali within its strike range."

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga feigned curiosity, widened his eyes and said, "What are you guys up to? If you're interested in the Su-27, just name your price directly. I've always been of the mind to sell these money-burning machines if there's a buyer.

My two are not exactly new, but well-maintained, if you like them, you can take them for 20 million each."

As he spoke, Joe Ga rubbed his hands together and laughed, "Actually, I think you should consider the F-16; that's the new model Turkey spent a lot of money on.

You buy them and park them in Senegal, whether they can fight or not is secondary - just the sight of them would scare the terrorists to death."

Pierre looked at Joe Ga who seemed a bit 'clueless' and, after hesitating for a moment, he got straight to the point and said, "The base in Senegal isn't equipped to maintain fighter jets, and our Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier can't possibly linger in West Africa for long.

So I want to ask you, that so-called joint air force, is there any chance for us to have a slot?"

Pierre's words seemed particularly humble, but his underlying message was very clear...

Wanting to establish a joint air force in Africa is impossible without Africa Daddy's nod.

The so-called 'reserving a slot' is actually aiming to freeload on the combat use rights of the P·B fighters.

The Su-27 has already proven its capability to operate across large areas, so if France could join the joint air force and obtain certain rights, it would breathe new life into their Red Crescent Dunes project.

Joe Ga was amused by Pierre's shamelessness and waved his hand, saying, "Buddy, let's talk straight as good friends. P·B's capabilities are limited; I can't afford so many fighter jets, which is why I'm thinking of bringing in partners.

The operating cost of the Su-27 isn't too high, but every takeoff still makes me wince in pain.

Your operations in Mali and Burkina Faso are too frequent, P·B really can't support your Red Crescent Dunes project.

Here's what, I'll sell you the F-16s at a discounted price of 20 million.

I really can't afford to maintain these expensive old things; only a responsible major country like France can easily shoulder them."

Joe Ga's impervious demeanor made Pierre scratch his head in frustration. He waved his hand helplessly and said, "Hu Lang, we don't need F-16s. We need you to play a bigger role, of course, it wouldn't be for free."

Upon hearing this, Joe Ga seemed particularly interested and asked, "What's the 'not for free' deal?"

Pierre hesitated for a moment before saying, "50 million euros a year. We need to send people into the management of the joint air force, and the joint air force needs to enter Mali and Niger when French troops require it..."

Joe Ga laughed at Pierre's proposition, waving his hand and saying, "Buddy, you wish!

If you were in my shoes, would you take such a deal?

I'd rather let the planes rot at home than agree to your demands; this is a robbery, one that's prepared to bankrupt me."

Pierre has known Joe Ga for a while, he knew Joe Ga wasn't joking, so he sighed and said, "Can we not be so blunt?

Now when I say I have another proposal, it will seem a bit weak..."