Chapter 198

I looked at the funds in the system. Last time, 20 billion US dollars were charged. Now there are 8.45 billion left.

“System, recruit 7 heavy armored brigades, 10 light armored brigades, and 15 light infantry brigades.”

After careful consideration, Louis said silently in his mind

“Ding, 5 heavy armored brigades were recruited successfully, and 1.449 billion US dollars were deducted”

“Ding, 10 light armored brigades were recruited successfully, deducting $8.766 billion”

“Ding, 15 light infantry brigades were recruited successfully, deducting 6.- 7.5 billion US dollars.”

30 brigades, an additional 230,000 troops.

Together with the original 330,000 and 70,000 young soldiers, the troops he can mobilize in America have reached an astonishing 630,000 army. If Africa and the Middle East are added, this number will be 30,000 to 50,000 more.

After the new recruitment.

Columbia will have 14 heavy armored brigades, 21 light armored brigades and 43 light infantry brigades.

The number of tanks alone has reached more than 3,400.

They are all third-generation main battle tanks. In terms of quantity, they are not as good as Su Xiong, but this number should not be much different from that of the United States. Moreover, the United States also deploys a large number of troops overseas.

In terms of the number of third-generation main battle tanks, it is definitely the first in the world. Another $200 million was spent on buying Leopard 2 and 15 tanks, using 100,000 artillery shells, 300,000 rockets of various types, and a total of 3 billion bullets of various types.

After fighting several wars in a row, the ammunition depot, especially rifle bullets and rockets, was consumed a lot. After buying the army,

Louis changed the screening category to the air force.

The first is electronic warfare aircraft. After several wars, electronic warfare aircraft have played a vital role, and this aspect must be strengthened as a priority.

At present, Columbia’s main electronic warfare aircraft is the Sharp 16D, with a total of 12 aircraft in 1 squadron.

Louis decided to purchase 3 more squadrons to expand the number to 48.

In addition, he had to purchase more powerful and professional electronic warfare aircraft.

Such as the EC-130H EC-37B, these two are professional electronic warfare aircraft.

In the process of electronic warfare, it mainly depends on who has greater power, who can suppress the opponent.

Normally, the 16D and F/A-18G electronic warfare aircraft is not as good as the EC series, but it still depends on the radar

EC-37B is the latest electronic warfare aircraft developed by the US military, which is modified on the basis of Gulfstream.

EC-130H is the current electronic warfare aircraft of the US military and has just been put into service.

In terms of performance, EC-37B will crush the former.

Moreover, the flight altitude of EC-37B can reach 15,000 meters, while EC-130H has 7,600 meters, which is too short.

In line with the principle of buying new rather than old,

Louis chose to buy 12 EC-37B electronic warfare aircraft to form a partnership with Sharp 16D to comprehensively enhance Columbia’s strength in the field of electronic warfare aircraft.

The price of one EC-37B is not cheap, it is more expensive than Sharp 16D, reaching 750 US dollars per aircraft.

There are now 15 squadrons of Sharp 16 heavy fighters, and he does not plan to increase it.

This number is enough. The number of F35A fighters has reached 10 squadrons, that is, 120 aircraft.

He decided to add 5 squadrons, so that the number of F35A fighters can reach 180.

He also purchased 15 squadrons of F35C carrier-based versions and 3 squadrons of F35B vertical take-off and landing models.

In addition, he also plans to equip the F22 stealth fighter.

According to the information provided by the system, the United States has already approved the project and is probably still in development. It was not until 1997 that it first flew.

If the Americans saw that what they were developing was already in service in Colombia, they would probably feel as uncomfortable as if they had eaten shit.

【F-22 Stealth Fighter】

【Price: $18 million to $23 million]

The $18 million version is the first version to be put into service. Although its avionics system is not as good as the latest Snapdragon 3 fighter, it is better than the F16 and F15.、F/A-18 is still much stronger.

Of course, what we are talking about here is the version currently in service in the US military.

For stealth fighters, even if the avionics are not good, it doesn’t matter. With early warning aircraft as eyes, as long as the air-to-air missiles have a long enough range, they can still turn the tide of the war.

18 million US dollars per aircraft.

Louis bought two squadrons of 24 to show off and disgust the Americans. He still thinks it is worth it.

Snapdragon 3 fighters, 10 squadrons have been added. Anyway, it is cheap, and one aircraft is only 1.7 million US dollars. This thing is easy to use.

In terms of the navy, there is no plan to add submarines, and there is no need for warships, but to increase aircraft carriers.

The next focus of Columbia is the Middle East.

After all, it is related to the new oil peso.

If the control over the Middle East is not strengthened, how can the new oil peso strategy be realized?

If you want to realize the new oil peso, you need to station troops overseas like the Americans.

Only by ensuring the safety of the big oil producers will they be willing to accept the new oil peso.

In terms of aircraft carriers, he plans to adopt a high-low combination.

The high configuration is definitely the Ford-class aircraft carrier of the Americans.

For a low-end aircraft carrier, he plans to choose an amphibious assault ship.

After carefully comparing the amphibious assault ships of various countries, he finally decided on the Izumo class of the island country.

The reason is that the deck is wider, with a width of 38 meters, which is the widest deck among the two attacks at present. (To read the violent novel, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

The wider and longer the deck is, the more fighters can be docked.

Moreover, the appearance of the Izumo class of the island country is really good, and it still looks very delicate.

The price is also cheap, cheaper than the US and Longguo Zero 75.

As for the hangar, it can only accommodate 12 F35s, but it’s nothing.

The deck can accommodate at least 8 (loose, leaving enough space for ship-borne helicopters and early warning aircraft.) There are 20 in total.

As for why an amphibious assault ship is used, it is mainly due to tactical needs and saving money.

For some small tasks, there is no need for an aircraft carrier to travel.

Although the vertical take-off and landing combat radius of the F35B is poor, it can still be used to cooperate with ground forces, short-range operations, or provide firepower support for special operations. It

’s still okay to buy a small amount.

It is not worth it to equip in large quantities.

Three squadrons can be used on two Izumo-class attack ships.

【Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier】

【System price: $500 million】…[]

【Izumo-class amphibious assault ship】

【System price: 35 million US dollars.

The price is not expensive.

Especially for the Ford class.

This is a nuclear-powered super aircraft carrier of more than 100,000 tons.

After thinking about it, I bought 4 ships.

In this way, there are always two ships that can go to sea for combat and conduct combat readiness cruises.