Chapter 998 Leveraging Navy and Air Force_2
"Sir, I can help a bit. Now I want to know what exactly you mean by 'feedback'?"
Juste Fandan looked surprised at Qiao Ga. He couldn't understand how things suddenly became easier; Boss Qiao just made a few phone calls...
Seeing Boss Qiao's serious expression, Juste Fandan raised three fingers and said, "I know you want to borrow France's airbase in Djibouti. At our naval base there, we have an Aquitaine-class destroyer and two Laffitte-class frigates docked...
If you can facilitate this deal, I can persuade the naval personnel to cooperate with your Mukalla plan.
Of course, direct involvement in the battle is impossible, but we can help protect the rear.
Also, if necessary, we can offer you certain assistance in the name of counter-terrorism."
After hearing this, Qiao Ga reached out and said, "We have a deal!"
Seeing how decisive Qiao Ga was, Juste was momentarily stunned, instinctively reached out to shake Boss Qiao's hand, and said, "I haven't finished..."
Qiao Ga smiled and said, "My main goal is achieved, but if there are more benefits, I certainly won't refuse!"
After hearing this, Juste calculated for a moment and said, "I assume you're not interested in taking an intermediary fee. I can gift you a Sea Hawk-43 of the initial version.
This ship was originally developed as a high-speed missile boat, incorporating France's top shipbuilding technology...
Hybrid technology, the most advanced electronic radar system, and equipped with two anti-ship missiles.
With three Sea Hawk-43s in your possession, you know how excellent they are!"
Juste Fandan watched Boss Qiao, who indeed showed interest, and with a smile, asked, "Hu Lang, do you think we have a chance to compete for Greece's new frigate order?"
Qiao Ga listened and shook his head disapprovingly, saying: "Greece has prepared a budget of 3 billion to purchase four missile frigates.
The price is certainly acceptable, but I don't think you can compete with America's multifunctional Littoral Combat Ship solution.
Your advantage lies in having a lower price than America and a more reliable delivery timeline.
However, we all know the Greeks are concerned about Turkey; if you can't show your determination to protect them, I estimate you won't get this order.
And honestly, I really don't think you can compete with them..."
After hearing this, Juste Fandan leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes for a moment, and said, "Hu Lang, if, I mean if we truly want to compete, what do you think is the success rate?"
Qiao Ga hadn't expected the old man to be so determined. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "It depends on whether you have the resolve to comprehensively compete with America on other military procurement contracts.
Comprehensive competition means you can negotiate from other angles to force America to make concessions.
I can't help much with this..."
Juste Fandan listened and earnestly said, "But you have the ability to delay Greece for them, right?"
Qiao Ga naturally nodded and said, "Of course, large warship trade is done in units of five years, so it's easy to delay them.
But what benefits will I gain from doing this?"
Juste Fandan smiled and said, "Hu Lang, what you seek is influence. I can't provide this for you.
But our newly appointed president can!
Macri, an economist by profession, will definitely be pleased to meet someone who has helped us a lot to ease the fiscal pressure.
I have accurate information that Macri plans to send reinforcements to both Syria and Libya in a month.
I'm not too optimistic about his plan, but I think the result will be different if you get involved.
Macri needs to build his tough image while deepening French influence in the Middle East.
If you are willing to cooperate, you can not only secure large contracts but also strengthen your influence in two regions."
Qiao Ga paused for a moment and then suddenly laughed...
The poor performance of the French Army in Syria indeed has them deeply embroiled.
Retreating hastily is impossible; a new president coming on board only to slap their own face means many things won't proceed smoothly.
So even knowing Syria is a bottomless money pit, they still have to tough it out.
Cooperation with the French in Syria is impossible because it's all our people around the safety zone.
Moreover, the identity of the safety zone troops isn't suitable to get involved in Syria's internal conflicts because ISIS there has been utterly scattered.
Without the label of counter-terrorism, Boss Qiao wouldn't let his people walk into the vortex.
However, not Syria, but Libya and Mali directions are still possible...
No need to win against anyone, just send P.B. troops over, outperform the French, and genuinely improve the local situation, effectively spreading influence.
This is really not difficult at all...
Because of Aaron the double agent, sent people to regain control of Africa's arms channels, now hitting it off with African Jihad organizations.
Terrorists truly have no capital to contend with P.B.!
At that time, P.B. exerting efforts in both Yemen and Mali, the influence gained is not simply a matter of one plus one.