Chapter 913 Capital Chain Issues

After the news about the secret development of 'nuclear-powered bombers' by the Somali Star Group became known to the world, the number of foreign politicians visiting Somalia suddenly increased.

And the third OECD member states have frequent contact with Somali high-level officials under various banners, trying to find out the details of the so-called 'nuclear-powered bombers'.

In the face of this situation, Li Mo ordered the Star Group and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make a statement to the outside world respectively, claiming that the Star Group's 'nuclear-powered aircraft' research plan has stalled and will not rule out the possibility of diseing.

On the other hand, a simulation diagram of a new type of transport aircraft began to appear on the network.

Star Group's 'tactical transport aircraft' plan has finally made breakthrough progress with the efforts of relevant engineers in Somalia, Iran and North Korea. The first verification machine has been produced, and the research and development department is conducting a comprehensive inspection and analysis of the verification machine.

And this news quickly overwhelmed the 'nuclear-powered bomber'. For most people, the 'nuclear-powered aircraft' is just a concept, while the tactical transport aircraft is much closer to everyone. For the national political axe, the meaning of tactical transport aircraft is also different, which represents the improvement of military long-range airdrop, airborne and other capabilities.

Modern warfare is about logistics, and the improvement of logistics supply is the improvement of the army's combat effectiveness.

A Star Group, which used to be unknown, is once again sought after by the world because of a transport plane. Major national organizations have also paid attention to this matter, and some countries have even ordered intelligence analysts to discuss and summarize the national defense capabilities of Somalia, Iran and North Korea after a large number of transport aircraft.

And this tactical transport aircraft named 'albatross' is not a good thing for some airlines, which represents another competitor.

Although Star Group is a rising star, each of its products has novel characteristics. For example, if there is a 'defensor' tank that has not been a secret for a long time, there are good people who call it the 'strongest defensive tank', and the defense surname of the 'defendor' tank can even exceed that of the Mevaka tank.

And another star group's fist product, the 'sparrow' reconnaissance/attack helicopter, also shined in an operation by the Angolan Political Axe Army to wipe out the northern [***] guerrillas. In a battle to eliminate the guerrillas in Angola, an Angolan military 'sparrow' helicopter was hit by a rocket. Surprisingly, the pilot of the helicopter returned to a forward base 20 kilometers away after losing the front power system.

When the news came out, Western countries generally questioned it, but when the Star Group took out a battlefield video provided by the Angolan military, this question was in exchange for the amazement of many people.

Such a valuable propaganda theme is hard-won. Under the instructions of Li Mo, Star Group exchanged a large amount of first-hand information from the Angolan military at the cost of helping the Angolan military repair damaged helicopters for free. After that, the propaganda force was used to publicize it.

Some countries that have ordered sparrow helicopters before have also begun to urge Star Group to deliver them early. And some good people hail the 'sparrow' helicopter as the 'strongest-to-survival' helicopter.

A main battle tank with the most outstanding defense surname, a helicopter with the strongest survivability. Two fist products suddenly made Star Group famous in the international arms market. Although in the eyes of third world countries, Star Group's products are relatively expensive, its excellent surname is still praised by many people, and some economically developed countries are also trying to eliminate political interference and try to break through the resistance to purchase arms from Star Group.

For some small countries, population is a very valuable asset. Unlike some large countries, the pursuit is a small country with a high scale and a good economic conditions. If the population is low, the scale of the army is also small. At this time, more advanced equipment with strong protection for soldiers is needed.

In a series of 'example propaganda', Star Group has taken the second step in the international arms market.

"Boss, we need to add a production line. Now our orders have been arranged for the next year, and we still have to produce enough equipment for the National Defense Force. Only one production line is too late, which will cost us a lot of customers." Colonel Anli, the general manager of the airline, complained bitterly to Li Mo after a bedtime.

According to Li Mo's order, each of the four military regions of the Somali Defense Forces should have its own helicopter units, and each armored brigade and infantry brigade should also have its own helicopter battalion. The navy needs anti-submarine and anti-ship helicopters, the air force needs them, and even strategic missile regiments and several important bases need helicopters. A kind of fast mobile equipment.

After careful calculation, the National Defense Force alone needs more than 200 'sparrows' and navy models and other improved helicopters. In the future, this scale will definitely increase further, reaching 500 or even 1,000.

Based on 1,000 aircraft, even if it is purchased at cost price, it also requires nearly 10 billion US dollars.

At present, the annual products of the helicopter factory are only about 100, and even the National Defense Force itself cannot meet them, let alone meet foreign orders.

Li Mo stroked Anli's smooth back and said with a smile, "I understand the difficulties you mentioned. I am also considering building a military base in a northern state. I plan to use Baidoa Industrial Park as a scientific research base in the future, and the production department will be scattered in the same field as a whole."

Although this plan is still in Li Mo's mind, it is not a recent idea, but an idea that existed a long time ago. Somalia's land area is relatively small, and it has no strategic depth. The south is mostly plain areas, and the industrial layout distribution is unreasonable. In this way, in the event of war, it is easy for the other party to concentrate on the destruction of industrial bases and destroy Somalia's war potential.

In the north-central part of Somalia, which is mostly a plateau and mountainous area, is very suitable for relocating some important military enterprises.

However, Li Mo also knows that this matter is simple to think about and difficult to sit up. First of all, a traffic problem restricts the smooth implementation of this plan.

Transportation has great constraints on industry. Without perfect land and water transportation, it is also difficult for industry to develop.

Don't think about land and water. Many parts of Somalia are still short of water. The railway, so far, is only a southern triangle railway circle, with a total length of less than 1,000 kilometers, while most of the northern plateaus are simple roads. And because of the terrain restrictions, even if the railway is built, the cost is very high and it will take a long time.

Fortunately, Li Mo didn't want to do it overnight. He can first move some more important enterprises with low traffic requirements to the right place.

"I don't think so. Set up branches and assembly workshops in some coastal cities. The branch does not need to have a complete production capacity of parts and components. It only needs to produce some parts that are difficult to transport, such as the body. This can effectively reduce the pressure on the helicopter factory.

Li Mo thought that this method would work for the time being, so he nodded and said, "I think it's okay. It doesn't have to be the body. I know that the main reason for limiting production is the engine. I think you can set up an engine branch. In this regard, you can come up a feasible surname report, and I will approve it."

Li Mo's attitude made the enthusiastic Colonel An Li quickly give a kiss. After a stir, An Li suddenly heard the man's lifelong sigh and quickly asked what was going on.

"What else? I have a headache for money. Now it's a critical period. I'm so worried about asking for money everywhere. Li Mo said with a bitter face that Li Mo tried his best to pat his chest to ensure satisfaction, but in fact, Li Mo almost exhausted his brain cells for money in a short time.

'No. 9 Laboratory' requires money for anti-matter research. According to the report handed over by He Ping, the investment of anti-matter research plan cannot calculate the upper limit for the time being... But for the current urgent need for some equipment, tens of billions of dollars.

And the 'space fighter' plan and the tactical transport aircraft plan have reached the last minute. The capital chain must not be broken, and after it is developed, it will have to be produced, which requires money.

And Anli here and even the expert's Badada Town Industrial Park will also expand the industrial scale. Li Mo estimated that he couldn't play at all without tens of millions of dollars.

If the money is invested by the Somali political axe, it will take ten years to eat or drink, based on the Somali fiscal revenue of less than $3 billion.

But this money needs to be invested by Li Mo. At present, the National Defense Force is Li Mo's 'private army'. Eat, drink and equipment must be solved by Li Mo. Moreover, soldiers can't hold AKs and drag a few cannons with rocket launchers to defend the country, and equip them with advanced weapons as much as possible. In addition, the scientific research investment required for the development and growth of Star Group is astronomical.

Ordinary people can't imagine the pressure on Li Mo at all.

In the last life, Li Mo had to care about the cost of dozens of yuan and hundreds of yuan. In this life, Li Mo still had to calculate where to save money, but a finger did not represent ten yuan and hundreds of yuan, but in hundreds of millions of dollars.

As the general manager of the airline, Colonel Anli can be said to have mastered the most important core part of Li Mo except for the 'No. 9 Laboratory', and is deeply touched by the financial problems that Li Mo is worried about.

"Mo, I think there are some places that can be pressed back temporarily. Let's focus on the funds in our hands and invest them where we need them most." An Li propped up her upper body, and the two regiments on her chest were exposed in front of Li Mo without reservation. She frowned and thought for a moment and said, "The 'Space Fighter' plan should first ensure the safety of the capital chain. Although it has not been produced yet, according to the information in my hand, the estimated production cost of the 'Space Fighter' will not be low. At 100 million US dollars a piece, we currently have less than 10 billion yuan. If we invest in other places, this plan will definitely be difficult to complete.

(to be continued)