The fastest way to get from Tripoli to Quidal is to bypass sea transport and travel directly overland from Algieriya.
The Tuareg tribes are scattered throughout the desert along the way, which is something to be aware of.
Without the strong military presence of Algiersa, they would most likely have caused trouble; however, the more than $10 billion in military spending each year is not for nothing.
The fleet of over 500 T-90SA tanks was upgraded, with all of the original 200+ BMP-2 tanks being upgraded to the BMP-2M standard. Still worried about insufficient firepower, an additional 300 BMPT fire support vehicles were purchased.
It's a monstrous contraption built on a T-72 chassis, armed with two 30mm cannons and four 9M120 anti-tank missiles. With that kind of firepower, even if the Azawad Coordination Movement inherited all of Gaddafi's arsenal, they wouldn't dare to cede Al-Juliya's land to establish a state.
When it comes to picking the softest persimmons, Mali, whose national GDP last year was less than twice that of other countries' military spending, was a soft persimmon. The Azawad Coordination Movement acted decisively, but little did it know that the "foreign aid" had brought in foreign aid again.
Therefore, if he were to actually acquire these obsolete aircraft, even without sending official employees to escort them, the village protection team would still have to be equipped with two BTR-82s.
When entering through Algiersya, they recognize the PMC license issued by the country, and registered heavy equipment can pass through.
Of course, you don't need to register to enter Mali from Niger, but the risk level there is higher than in Mali, so sticking to the safe route is the best option.
Not to mention, Xia Yu also has a business deal he wants to discuss with the Algieriya people, and this deployment in Libya is a good opportunity.
"Boss, over here!"
From the distant helipad, Andrei waved to Xia Yu.
The temporary camp for Jihuo Defense is not in Tripoli; the company has only two F-16s and a leased CH-4 from Busa deployed at Mitiga International Airport.
Ground forces and attack helicopters were stationed at a nuclear facility in the suburbs, where uranium enrichment had ceased even before the civil war began, but it was also the site where large quantities of yellowcake were discovered and leaked.
Xia Yu wanted to start there, but before that, he wanted to check on the condition of the An-124.
“Honey, you and the glider go to the camp first. I have some things to do in Mitiga, I’ll go over before dinner.”
"You must be thinking of buying something again, something that doesn't cost money."
The little white rabbit knew the weasel too well; even though Xia Yu hadn't told her, Liv knew exactly what he was up to.
"Talking about money is so vulgar. Let's help each other out. Wouldn't it be better to just barter?"
Xia Yu was talking nonsense with a straight face.
However, given the current situation, the other party would definitely be willing to barter, and it would be even better if the exchange involved weapons and equipment.
However, under the UN arms embargo, only state-owned enterprises are qualified to provide weapons and equipment to both sides in the Syrian civil war, and independent arms dealers are targeted and dealt with one by one.
Even so, the clashes between the countries behind the two factions remain intense.
For example, if the UAE were to package and deliver reconnaissance and strike drones produced by a major power's production line to Haftar's Libyan National Army, they might very well be seized at a port by a European country.
Who told Old Ha, a former CIA employee, to get involved with the Russian? If we don't teach him a lesson, he'll really think he's still an American citizen!
As for Turkey, which is willing to violate the ban to send weapons to the Government of National Accord during maritime exercises, it also needs to be warned.
They were flirting with the Russians before, and when they bought air defense missiles from them, they canceled the purchase qualification of the F-35 fighter jet. Now they're still acting like this. Who knows, one day they might sell the F-35 to your arch-rival.
Therefore, given the complexity of the situation in Libya, Xia Yu would definitely not have been willing to get involved in this mess without the help of the Chinese.
Even though there's a lot of junk to pick up and a lot of treasure to dig up here.
"Splash splash"
Watching the Super Hornet fly away, Xia Yu followed a representative of the National Unity Government to the hangar where the An-124 was parked.
[Project: Ah-124]
Completeness: 91.2% (Ready for repair)
The white and green painted Condor is only slightly more than 90% intact, no wonder it has been lying in the hangar for so many years.
Fortunately, the unique desert environment has kept the fuselage and parts in good condition. Buying it back as a spare parts unit and letting it sit for a year or two will allow the Ruslan to take to the skies again.
By then, Jihuo Air Transport Company's An-124 fleet will be able to expand to three aircraft, making money all over the world.
“Mr. Sherlock, this is our only remaining heavy strategic transport aircraft. The National Army has tried to destroy it many times, but the airport staff have risked their lives to move it, so it has been preserved until now.”
The representative of the National Unity Government introduced Xia Yu to the An-124's past history, noting that it had survived multiple rocket bombings and could be awarded the title of "King of Bomb Resistance".
Unfortunately, Lady Luck wouldn't always be on its side. As long as it remained parked at Mitiga International Airport, it was only a matter of time before it was caught in the crossfire.
The other party understands this, but no airline would buy an An-124 zombie plane, and even if they wanted to sell it, they have no way to do so.
Fortunately, now Afica has established a second airline operating Ruslan aircraft, and its owner is willing to take over as spare parts.
We must seize this opportunity immediately.
Getting weapons and equipment would be ideal, and Turkey provided them with two types of rocket launchers: the T-122 (high-end version of the Hail) and the TRLG-230 (low-end version of the HIMARS).
The firepower is currently sufficient, but there are still too few armored units such as infantry fighting vehicles, and the defense and firepower of the four-wheeled light armored vehicles that are present in a certain number are not very good.
They were either opened by the National Army or captured and used by the enemy; they needed some more powerful ones.
For example, the flagship product of Jihuo Defense is the BTR-82S.
The armor of this large eight-wheeled vehicle is a bit fragile, but its powerful firepower makes up for this deficiency. The 20mm autocannon may seem a bit small in caliber, but its long-range firing power completely suppresses the horizontally positioned twin 23mm anti-aircraft guns.
It can detect and destroy enemy 30mm cannons first, and has always had a good reputation in Afica.
"I'm sorry, Jihuo Defense cannot sell any weapons or equipment to your side or the National Army."
When the other party subtly expressed their desire to exchange the aircraft for a BTR-82S, Xia Yu righteously and firmly refused.
He knew that Libya was a huge arms market, but the cost of getting a share was too high, so he decided to stick to the orders from the EU and the UN.
"However, we have some civilian products that we're unsure if you'd be interested in."
Xia Yu changed the subject, piquing the other party's interest.
"Mr. Sherlock, please specify what kind of civilian product it is."
The representative asked him.
“300 ZTE pickup trucks with bulletproof steel plates welded to their doors, and 200 modified DJI drones.”
Xia Yu quoted a price.
One product is for transportation, and the other is for aerial photography. Both are civilian products that the government urgently needs for ethnic unity, and they are more useful than seven or eight BTR-82S vehicles.
As for whether these events will escalate the intensity of the Libya battlefield and threaten Grenfell's business with the National Army, that remains to be seen.
Actually, there's no need to worry about this at all. These aren't military equipment, so they can be sold to both sides. Besides, thanks to Xia Yu's reminder, Old Yev purchased several Tunguska anti-aircraft vehicles.
Not to mention the aerial photography drones that can be converted to bombs, even disposable FPV racing drones can easily handle twin 30mm cannons. "These are all good stuff! We're willing to accept them."
The representative readily agreed.
The total value of the two products multiplied by their quantity exceeded $10 million, which met their psychological price point. More importantly, it seemed like the other party was teaching them how to fight a war.
Xia Yu, don't overthink it. This is clearly the experience they themselves summarized from Ace Ace.
However, he felt that since the two sides had been locked in a stalemate for seven or eight years without a clear winner, it would be better to escalate the intensity of the conflict.
Only by ending the war as soon as possible, restoring peace, and allowing the people to recuperate can Libya be revitalized.
A protracted conflict not only consumes lives, but also erodes a nation's development potential.
Xia Yu cannot guarantee whether this drastic measure will be effective. The weaponization of consumer drones is an unstoppable trend, and all he has done is accelerate this process.
After receiving a positive response, and following the other party's communication with their superiors, they signed a letter of intent, stipulating that the goods would be delivered in two batches within six months.
After the first batch is delivered, the An-124 will belong to Jihuo Air Transport Company, and Xia Yu has the right to take it back to Mali.
The wings will have to be removed eventually. With a wingspan of 73.3 meters, it wouldn't fit even in an eight-lane road, let alone in Afica's traffic conditions.
"Splash splash"
Before dinner, Xia Yu successfully arrived at the campsite, and Lao Wu's six dishes and one soup had just been served.
Both factions in Libya were prepared for his arrival, and the third force in the country, the tribal assembly composed of various ethnic groups and tribes distributed throughout the country, also received the news.
This also includes the Tuareg people. According to the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, the Tuareg people originated in Libya Fezan and then expanded to the entire Sahara Desert.
However, they have never evolved from tribal civilization to modern civilization, and their ties remain very close to this day. So this news passed through several hands before finally reaching the Azawad Coordination Movement.
"These guys disappeared for a while after leaving Mari, and now they've suddenly reappeared in Libya. Did the Government of National Accord or the Libyan National Army hire them?"
"No, neither. The intelligence from our informants indicates that they are still being hired by the French. Bali was almost hit by a dirty bomb attack recently, so they are clearing out the enriched uranium left behind in Libya, as well as the weapons left over from the battlefield."
"And our armory..."
"Yes, leader, that's their target too."
The newly promoted deputy shared his speculations with the recovered Tequadda.
"Because of the inconvenience of transportation, we had to leave those heavy equipment in Libya, and now they have become a thorn in the side of those Europeans."
"Hmph, let them come. It's good that we can't use that kind of weapon in Kidal, so we don't have to worry about civilians now."
"Taiquedda said resentfully."
The civilians he was referring to were just Tuareg people; if Kidal were a black city, he would have made a big fuss about it without hesitation.
Unfortunately, now that Kidal has turned to the dark side, they can't go back.
“We’ll head to Libya now and move the remaining high-value heavy equipment to a safe location before they find the armory.”
Tequadeda made a decision.
Most of the light weapons and equipment in the armory were taken out by them piecemeal, but some of the heavy equipment still fetched a good price.
These are all assets that will allow the Azawad Coordination Movement to make a comeback in the future; they can be salvaged if they can be.
As for the remaining part, it is also a good bait to lure the concentrated fire defense into a trap, so as to avenge the arrow shot by Marie.
And the "weapon" he mentioned was quite simple.
"It's mustard gas, a vesicant. During Gaddafi's time, chemical weapons were produced and stored in large quantities, but due to various concerns, they were never actually used, just like his abandoned nuclear program."
In the conference room, the boss's wife was explaining to all the employees on the screen the threats they might face in the upcoming battle.
"Enriched uranium is safe to hold as long as it is not inhaled, but mustard gas can cause redness, blistering, and even ulceration when it comes into contact with the skin. Therefore, personnel engaged in close combat must be protected at the highest level."
"If the protective suit is damaged in the battle, please report to the commander immediately. After an orderly withdrawal from the battlefield, Mingtu and I will provide medical intervention as soon as possible."
Liv concluded, and then the boss took the stage.
"Chemical weapons are very toxic, but due to various restrictions, there have been few cases of their use since the two World Wars. However, this time we are looking for Gaddafi's secret arms depot, where there is a high possibility that chemical weapons and enriched uranium were stored, so we must prepare for the worst."
“The Azawad Coordination Movement, as a separatist armed group, is not as extreme as extremist groups, but we must also be wary of them resorting to desperate measures.”
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, Xia Yu comforted everyone.
"And all of this is predicated on our successful location of this armory; otherwise, it's all for nothing."
"Boss, with you personally taking charge, how could we not find it? Don't you all agree?"
Mariano chimed in from below to liven things up.
"yes!"
Everyone joked in unison.
The boss handles the brain-related tasks, while they take up arms and go into battle – that's what concentrated fire defense is all about.
"Alright, you guys, I'll take care of finding the armory, but you're in charge of clearing out the light weapons. I won't be giving specific orders!"
Xia Yu assigned tasks to each other.
The client has paid, so even if those weapons can still be sold for money, they must be destroyed in a centralized manner, just like the ivory burned by the Kenniya people.
However, the recovery rate of elephant populations is far slower than that of industrialized gun production. If one AK is destroyed today, ten can be produced tomorrow.
But as long as they can form a shield at Libya and keep these weapons and equipment out of Afika, their money will be well spent.
Now we're blocking weapons; in the future, we'll be blocking people.
Some illegal immigrants have taken on low-paying jobs in Europe, but others have caused harm. When the disadvantages outweigh the advantages, this loophole will naturally be closed.
"Yes, boss!"
The group answered with great confidence.
This task isn't difficult, especially since Xia Yu provided funding. They can focus on both acquiring weapons from the public and cracking down on arms smuggling organizations.
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