Four precision-guided rockets were launched in quick succession and disappeared into the night sky.
The air force of major powers employs a "shoot-b" strategy: early warning aircraft detect targets at long range, and stealth fighters, without activating their radars, launch medium-range missiles to silently eliminate the target.
This small company's army aviation is different; reconnaissance drones approach and lock onto targets, while attack helicopters launch precision-guided rockets from a distance.
Although they both involve shooting from point A and guiding from point B, their approaches are completely different.
"Boom boom boom boom"
After flying six or seven kilometers, the first round of four rockets, guided by the coded laser beam, accurately hit the earthen house containing the multiple rocket launcher.
The 90mm caliber has a larger propellant charge than the 70mm. The American version, in order to inherit the Hydra missile, not only has a low efficiency in destroying buildings with its warhead, but also a shorter range. When launched from a helicopter platform, it can only reach a distance of 5 kilometers.
No wonder these things are mounted on combat caravans; even single-turboprop fixed-wing aircraft can provide more initial speed, thereby increasing their maximum range.
If mounted on those armed versions of the Little Bird missiles, they wouldn't gain any speed and would be stuck within the effective range of portable anti-aircraft missiles.
Therefore, the batch of apkwsii acquired earlier will be used for personal purposes at most, or ported to F-16s, but the majority will be sold for profit.
Just like those countries that buy ScanEagle, they also bought apkwsii with a tight nose. If there were a cheaper way to get it, who would still buy in bulk at a unit price of fifty or sixty thousand!
Buying just a small amount is enough. This batch of goods hasn't even been shipped back to Afica yet, but Xia Yu successfully sold 800 rounds with just one phone call.
As the first country to export apkwsii, the Joaquin's green gunboat AC-235 needed this thing, but the price was really expensive.
Upon hearing that there was a cheap way to acquire concentrated fire defenses, the old king immediately asked for 800 rounds.
There's no oil underground, and their backs aren't strong, so they have to be very careful with every penny they spend, which has also led to their tradition of managing their finances.
Using this is definitely better than using Hellfire. The export price of that thing has risen to nearly $200,000 per shot. It's an anti-tank missile that's more expensive than long-range artillery. It's truly a flying AMG.
"Boom boom boom boom"
Soon, the second round of four guided rockets also accurately hit the target.
"Knock knock knock"
As the distance closed, the Longbow Crossbow's 30mm machine gun also opened fire.
High-explosive tracer shells, visible in the night sky, continuously hit houses marked by lasers but invisible to the naked eye; nearly a hundred shells pounded into them.
"boom"
Not only was the directional tube damaged when the rocket hit its target, but the rockets piled up in the corner were also ignited and detonated after hitting the target.
This is the price of "guns and bullets never being separated"—one end becomes the whole nest.
But that's all extremist groups are capable of; they don't have any regulations on weapons and equipment.
"Knock knock knock"
"Boom!"
Continue the attack on the fourth target marked by Sparrowhawk B. Moments later, the mud house, riddled with holes, exploded violently.
After finishing their work, the flying squirrel crew officially returned to base.
As for the surviving members of the extremist group in the village, a convoy consisting of mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles and Humvees is already on its way, ensuring the organization remains intact.
After retaliating against the attack, Kabul Airport enjoyed two more days of peace until Tata arrived on the third day.
The Americans have all withdrawn, and the government troops who fled at the first sign of trouble only managed to hold them off for a few days. They should be here soon, but knowing that Jihuo Defense is still stationed at Kabul Airport, the other side has chosen to enter the city first.
After taking control of the entire city, they finally arrived at the international airport located in the suburbs.
Like several other air force bases, this place has received promises of weapons and equipment from the Americans.
There's one problem: all of these things are broken.
The damaged parts can be repaired, but the ones that were promised to be repaired are less damaged, while the ones that weren't promised to be repaired are more difficult to fix.
Tata's capabilities are limited to handling Mi-8/Mi-171s at best. The Black Hawks, due to their larger numbers, can be assembled into a dozen or so complete aircraft, which can still be flown after accepting the defection of former government pilots.
But are the remaining UH-60As really only good for serving as spare parts for these dozen or so aircraft?
Akhal-Teke is currently impoverished and in dire need of rebuilding. Tata is certainly unwilling to waste resources like this. In addition, like neighboring Persia, it is a mountainous country with rugged terrain, and they desperately need these helicopters.
"You want to commission Jihuo Defense to repair this batch of UH-60As?"
Xia Yu looked at the bearded man in front of him, who was wearing a headscarf and a black vest over his robe, and confirmed it again.
"Yes, Mr. Sherlock, we hope that Concentrated Fire Defense can help us."
The other person said in English.
Asking Xia Yu for help was the result of their meeting.
Although a certain NATO country that considers itself Turkic is willing to provide them with assistance, if they can handle these Black Hawks themselves, they can use this favor to exchange for something else.
"We don't have much cash on hand for the expenses, so we hope your company can accept the offsetting of military equipment and supplies."
From the moment Tata officially took over the airport, everything here belonged to them.
From camouflage uniforms to tactical vests, and even the light weapons in their hands, the soldiers outside are fully equipped with American gear from head to toe. If you didn't know better, you'd think that the soldiers hadn't left!
The assets belonging to the Firepower Defense Command consist of those aircraft and armored units that clearly do not belong to the United States.
Xia Yu can take these belongings and leave Afuhan, but everything else requires Tata's permission.
This is normal. Most of the profits from the company's deployment in Central Asia have already been secured and temporarily settled in Yilaoke. The profits from now on are all unplanned.
As a general-purpose helicopter, the Black Hawk has a huge global presence, used for both civilian and military purposes, so obtaining second-hand parts is not difficult. Xia Yu felt that he could take on this job.
"Then I'll have to trouble your company."
Having received Xia Yu's affirmative reply, the bearded man breathed a sigh of relief, and then brought up another matter:
"Furthermore, we would like to purchase a batch of An-2 transport aircraft from your company."
There is oil underground in Yilang, but underground in Afuhan, the imperial graveyard, there are only some minerals that are more difficult to mine.
They can't afford the Airbus A340, and even the air caravans left behind by the Americans are very difficult to operate, costing $1,500 per hour.
Replacing them with biplane An-2s would only cost a few hundred dollars, and they wouldn't be too picky about takeoff and landing conditions. This kind of aircraft, which Xia Yu could only use as a target drone, is very suitable for their use.
However, the other side doesn't need to go to great lengths to find concentrated fire defenses; there are quite a few red An-2s right next door, and it would be too much trouble to bring over those target drones from the museum.
Xia Yu helped them connect with the person who could make the final decision and directly handle the deal, since he had happily accepted that batch of Cessna C-208Bs!
At this point, with the maintenance team from Yila Ke over to refurbish the Black Hawk, the company's main force can also withdraw.
But a message from Pakistan interrupted their journey home.
"This organization called BLA is really bold, daring to kill our people."
The Baloch people are an ethnic group living on the border of Akhan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan.
They can basically be equated with the Tuareg people. They spontaneously formed the bla, a monster organization with divisive and extreme attributes, and it is said that they have Indian support behind them.
In recent years, the BLA has frequently caused trouble in Pakistan, then fled south of Akbar before the local military and police could react, committing numerous major crimes that have proven difficult to eradicate. Previously, Central Asia was not the main battleground for concentrated firepower defense, limiting their reach to such a distance.
But this time, thanks to the Americans, they came to Afghanistan to assist with the withdrawal of troops. Since they're already here, it wouldn't make sense not to take this blah blah along.
Since the company's two Red Falcons were still in Pakistan and hadn't been withdrawn, he was determined to teach these Baloch people what cruelty truly meant.
"This organization has a powerful background and definitely has portable anti-aircraft missiles, but the south is a mountainous area, and our Cheetah A9s can't get in!"
Xia Yu frowned.
"It seems we have to use that. Arrange for a Tsian-124 to deliver the goods, along with a sufficient number of laser-guided bombs."
"Yes, boss!"
The staff went to work; he had been preparing to deal with the Chamkarmon youth team, especially considering that the target had shot down helicopters multiple times.
We cannot ignore the portable anti-aircraft missiles in the enemy's possession, hence the existence of that equipment, but it has never been used until now.
Unexpectedly, before entering the Sumali Mountains, they had to venture deep into the Afuhan Mountains.
This can be considered as accumulating practical experience in advance, since in the past it has all been exercises and training, and we have never fought in actual combat.
While they were waiting, more detailed information came in, and Liv, who had temporarily returned to the fruit, delivered a big, healthy baby boy for Dorothea.
"Hans, have you decided on a name for the child?"
Looking at his brother-in-law on his phone, Xia Yu asked.
"Shuke, how about Shuke Fisher? What do you think of him as your uncle?"
Xia Yu suddenly thought of a little mouse that flew a helicopter. Shuck (or Schuck) is a typical common German name, which was chosen by the "German Name Translation Handbook" published in China.
The creator of the animated character Shuke once sued a German company that used this translation, but it's unclear whether he won the case.
"It's a good name, Shuke would be fine."
Xia Yu didn't tell Hans that calling him Shuk could easily lead to legal trouble, since his parents were both German and calling him Shuk wasn't excessive.
“My mother is already in Kongluga. I will stay for two more days and then come to Afuhan.”
Hans didn't even take his maternity leave; knowing the company was taking action, he immediately wanted to return to work.
"No need. This operation is different from the one we envisioned for the Kumari Mountains. There is little vegetation on these mountains, and the main force is all air power. Armored units are only playing a supporting role."
Xia Yu advised his brother-in-law.
At this time, his wife and children are the most important; as for work, he, as the boss, will personally oversee things.
"Alright then, I'll have Liv go back as soon as possible; you can't manage with your three children."
Hans hung up the video call and found his sister, telling her about it.
"I'm destined to be a busybody. You just stay here with Dorothea and Shuk. I'll be leaving tomorrow."
Liv said helplessly.
Her brother is like a German, but in some ways he is not like a German, and he was able to find a wife largely because of Xia Yu.
After packing her luggage, Liv boarded the Fisher early the next morning and returned to Amur.
Another aircraft passing by was an An-124. After landing, it raised its nose and lowered the cabin ramp, revealing the Chinook inside.
Even the C-17 Globemaster III can transport large helicopters, let alone Ruslan. The Sea Knights that Xia Yu obtained have already been loaded onto ships and sent to Afica. This time, Chinook will have to be deployed.
The long cargo hold contained two vehicles, which were the most important equipment for this operation.
"Mother!"
As soon as the gangway was placed on the Airbus A319-CJ, the three little ones, who hadn't seen their mother for almost a week, immediately rushed over.
Dad is great, but a family can't be without Mom!
Although Liv wasn't as robust as Dorothea, she could still easily carry all three children, who were no more than 10 years old, on her back and in her arms.
“I feel like a possum, covered in children.”
Looking at her husband walking over, Liv smiled and spoke.
“Then I’d be willing to become an anteater and carry you and the child on my back.”
Remembering a short video she'd recently seen, Xia Yu picked up all four of them—one adult and three children—and carried them.
But a weasel is still a weasel; it only held on for a dozen seconds before letting go of everything.
"This time, we are operating deep in the mountains, so the Weasel K1 helicopters cannot be deployed nearby. Once the company's Chinook helicopters have delivered personnel and vehicles, they will be quickly converted into medical helicopters to deal with emergencies."
Xia Yu then started talking about work.
"Well, I had some free time last year, so I learned helicopter field medic from Mingtu. I didn't expect that she would have a baby this year, and now I'm the one who has come in handy."
Liv spoke with some emotion, realizing that in crucial moments, they really had to rely on her, the boss!
“Dad, Charles and I can help too.”
Little Yuzu quickly pulled her younger brother along, saying they also wanted to help.
"Daddy, I can give injections to the dolls too."
Charlotte was not to be outdone.
"Okay, okay, the whole family will pitch in..."
This is of course impossible, as weasels go out at night, and firefighting operations are mostly carried out at night as well.
As long as you drain the child's energy during the day, they won't wake up no matter how much you call them at night, and you can blame the child for it the next day, thus absolving yourself of any responsibility.
The old father had one trick after another, and Xiaoyou and her two siblings had plenty of them for the rest of their lives.
Soon, the fire support team moved to Kandahar, the closest air force base to the southern mountains. Two of the company's Red Falcons also flew over, ready to be deployed for subsequent strikes against BHA.
The Kandahar base, which had been occupied and then sealed off by Tata, has become lively again. There is a sufficient supply of fuel here, so there is no need to worry about aircraft being grounded.
The most important thing now is to find the traces of those Baloch people, which are really hard to find in the vast mountains.
Fortunately, Xia Yu received absolute support without even having to apply. The satellite scanned southern Ayuhan repeatedly, marking all the villages of the Baloch people.
Their total population in Aktobe is only 500,000, and given the various conditions, it is much easier to investigate them than to start from Pakistan.
During the investigation, Jihuo Defense received assistance from Tata. Although the Pashtuns have limited influence over ethnic minorities, they were able to help eliminate some of the interference.
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