9: Chapter 9: Procurement of anti-aircraft missiles not exceeding $500 million

Israel's main aerial combat aircraft are the F-15 Eagle fighter jet and the F-16 Fighter Jet, with a practical ceiling exceeding 15,000 meters. Indeed, only the Tianlei Type IV Anti-Aircraft Missile could reliably shoot down Israel's fighter jets.

Lieutenant Colonel Haidari had researched the combat performance of the Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missile, and the first thing that came to his mind was the Tianlei Type IV Anti-Aircraft Missile.

"I hope your side can succeed in one go. Please let us know once you have news," Lieutenant Colonel Haidari said, looking at Li Yi with hope.

As long as Israel's fighter jets are shot down, Israel will not dare to fly openly over Syria before they have investigated the matter clearly, and the pressure of Syria's airspace being violated will be greatly reduced.

"We will do our best," Li Yi nodded slightly and continued, "May I ask what quantity of each model of the Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missile your side intends to procure?"

Lieutenant Colonel Haidari did not answer, but instead asked: "I have reviewed your quote. A single set of the Tianlei Type I Anti-Aircraft Missile costs $120,000. Is there any possibility of a price reduction?"

"If the procurement quantity is large, we can appropriately lower the selling price. The more you purchase, the greater the discount."

Li Yi took out a new price quote document and handed it to Lieutenant Colonel Haidari.

The price quote document listed the discount details for each model.

"A single set of the Tianlei Type I Anti-Aircraft Missile originally costs $120,000, and a single missile costs $100,000; for procurement quantities exceeding 500 sets, the price per set drops to $110,000, and a single missile costs $90,000; for procurement quantities exceeding 1,000 sets, the price per set drops to $100,000, and a single missile costs $80,000.

A single set of the Tianlei Type II Anti-Aircraft Missile originally costs $600,000, and a single missile costs $500,000; for procurement quantities exceeding 100 sets, the price per set drops to $550,000, and a single missile costs $450,000; for procurement quantities exceeding 300 sets, the price per set drops to $500,000, and a single missile costs $400,000; for procurement quantities exceeding 500 sets, the price per set drops to $450,000, and a single missile costs $350,000; for procurement quantities exceeding 1,000 sets, the price per set drops to $400,000, and a single missile costs $300,000.

A single set of the Tianlei Type III Anti-Aircraft Missile originally costs $1.2 million, and a single missile costs $1 million; for procurement quantities exceeding 50 sets, the price per set drops to $1.15 million, and a single missile costs $950,000; for procurement quantities exceeding 100 sets, the price per set drops to $1.1 million, and a single missile costs $900,000; for procurement quantities exceeding 300 sets, the price per set drops to $1.05 million, and a single missile costs $850,000; for procurement quantities exceeding 500 sets, the price per set drops to $1 million, and a single missile costs $800,000.

A single set of the Tianlei Type IV Anti-Aircraft Missile originally costs $15 million, and a single missile costs $8 million; for procurement quantities exceeding 10 sets, the price per set drops to $14 million, and a single missile costs $7 million; for procurement quantities exceeding 50 sets, the price per set drops to $13 million, and a single missile costs $6 million; for procurement quantities exceeding 100 sets, the price per set drops to $12 million, and a single missile costs $5 million; for procurement quantities exceeding 300 sets, the price per set drops to $11 million, and a single missile costs $4.5 million; for procurement quantities exceeding 500 sets, the price per set drops to $10 million, and a single missile costs $4 million."

Lieutenant Colonel Haidari carefully examined the pricing. It was indeed true that the more one purchased, the greater the discount, and compared to similar anti-aircraft missiles, the competitiveness was quite strong.

The combat performance of the Tianlei Type I Anti-Aircraft Missile is comparable to the Stinger anti-aircraft missile, but it is much cheaper.

The USA's domestic procurement of the Stinger anti-aircraft missile reaches $119,000 per missile.

The Tianlei Type I Anti-Aircraft Missile can go as low as $80,000 per missile, which is much more competitive.

The Tianlei Type IV Anti-Aircraft Missile is superior to the Patriot 3 anti-aircraft missile, and the prices are about the same.

The maximum interception range of the Patriot 3 anti-aircraft missile is 50,000 meters, while the operational range of the Tianlei Type IV Anti-Aircraft Missile can reach 80,000 meters.

A single Patriot 3 anti-aircraft missile costs $4 million, and the lowest price for the Tianlei Type IV Anti-Aircraft Missile is $4 million. Although the price is much higher if the procurement quantity is small, the operational range is also much larger.

Furthermore, the price of the supporting launch equipment for the Patriot 3 anti-aircraft missile is far higher than that of the Tianlei Type IV Anti-Aircraft Missile; the launch equipment for the Tianlei Type IV Anti-Aircraft Missile is only $7 million.

After pondering for a moment, Lieutenant Colonel Haidari said: "Our side initially plans to procure 500 sets of the Tianlei Type I Anti-Aircraft Missile, plus 1,000 supporting missiles; 100 sets of the Tianlei Type II Anti-Aircraft Missile, plus 200 supporting missiles; 50 sets of the Tianlei Type III Anti-Aircraft Missile, plus 100 supporting missiles; and we will only purchase one set of the Tianlei Type II Anti-Aircraft Missile for combat testing."

Major General Rahim did not particularly trust the Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missile provided by Li Yi, so when giving instructions to Lieutenant Colonel Haidari, he only authorized the procurement of anti-aircraft missiles not exceeding $500 million.

Lieutenant Colonel Haidari could only purchase a batch at the minimum quantity first, and see if they should make additional purchases after there were actual combat results.

After a preliminary calculation, it would cost approximately $452.5 million, which did not exceed Major General Rahim's authorized limit, and this was within Lieutenant Colonel Haidari's control.

Li Yi was quite satisfied with the procurement quantity reported by Lieutenant Colonel Haidari. A $450 million arms deal was considered a big order.

"Are you sure you only want to purchase one set of the Tianlei Type II Anti-Aircraft Missile? Would you like to purchase a few more?" Li Yi asked.

Lieutenant Colonel Haidari shook his head and said: "For now, only this much. When can your side complete the delivery?"

"Where will the delivery location be? Syria or Iran?"

"It is best to deliver directly in Syria."

Li Yi did not have enough capital to purchase all the Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles from the Myriad Worlds Arms Trade at once.

It would be best to have Iran pay a deposit first, then deliver the first batch of anti-aircraft missiles.

After the final payment for the first batch of anti-aircraft missiles is made, then deliver the second batch of anti-aircraft missiles.

Li Yi considered and said: "Delivery needs to be carried out in three batches. The first batch of anti-aircraft missiles will be delivered within three days after your side pays the deposit. The second batch of anti-aircraft missiles will be delivered within one week after the final payment for the first batch of anti-aircraft missiles is completed. The third batch will be delivered within three months at the latest."

Lieutenant Colonel Haidari had no objections to delivering all the Tianlei Series Anti-Aircraft Missiles within three months.

Some arms deals take several years to complete delivery, which is a very normal situation; three months is not too long.