"It's that simple?" Lin Rui frowned......

Long Zhengwu shook his head and said, "If you knew the value of that kind of drone, you wouldn't think so. This drone is the latest product, although it is still in the testing stage. However, it shows that all its performance has completely surpassed the Global Hawk series currently equipped by the US military. So this UAV is very likely to be the next generation of UAVs that will replace the Global Hawk. ”

Lin Rui was slightly startled and said, "In this case, this prototype is indeed worth a lot of money. ”

"Once the military and Raytheon signed this sales contract. Not only the prototype itself, but also its core components, commonly known as the black box, are all the original test counts, which are crucial. Once these things are lost, it means that Raytheon's hundreds of millions of dollars of business are very likely to be lost. Long Noon said slowly.

"Hundreds of millions of dollars?" Lin Rui said with a slight surprise.

"The drone industry is a profitable business in itself. Raytheon has invested a lot in this area. And once the wreckage and core components of the drone were given to international buyers, then there was an extremely strict technical leak. The military will not purchase the leaked drones, especially since the original test numbers of this aircraft have all been exposed. This means that all the advantages and disadvantages of this drone are exposed to the eyes of others. Raytheon is unwilling to bear such losses, especially the negative effects that come with it. Long Zinoon shrugged and said, "This is the mentality of large military enterprises. ”

"Do we have any more information about this mission?" Lin Rui thought for a moment, "I want to get more complete information." Where is the center of operation of the drone, and the route it flies through. Also, who was the tester who was flying the drone at that time, and why did the plane fly over that area when you knew the situation was unstable?"

"This has nothing to do with us, and according to Raytheon's confidentiality principles, they will not provide us with relevant information. They just need us to find the drone. Of course, in order to facilitate contact, Raytheon will appoint an expert to follow you on the action. Long Noon said slowly.

"Drone expert, act with us?" Lin Rui said after a moment of silence, "But this is a battle, and the bullet doesn't know any drone expert." Andira's situation is complex, and it is now completely mired in war, with many armed groups of all kinds. Even more dangerous than Santuyak. ”

"I understand what you mean, to find a drone in this case is not an easy task. Not to mention the need to protect that so-called expert. But we have no other way. The silver wolf smiled bitterly.

"Why? Why don't we just go find the drones and give them back? Let's take it easy, we don't have to protect a layman on the battlefield. Their experts can also relax and just sit at home and enjoy our services. Lin Rui frowned.

"Have you ever wondered why drones with such a high level of secrecy will be tested in central Africa? Aren't they afraid of leaking secrets before?" Long Zhengwu looked at Lin Rui and said.

"yes, I thought so too. What are these people from Raytheon thinking, going to Africa to test drones?" Lin Rui frowned.

"This was actually a long-distance interstate flight. This is a large drone. With more than 7 tons of fuel on board, a maximum range of 30,000 kilometers and an autonomous flight time of more than 40 hours, it can fly across continents. The silver wolf said slowly, "Originally, this drone took off in Israel and entered central Africa. The reason why they will not worry about leaks is because there are self-destruct devices on the drones. ”

"Is there a self-destructing device on the drone?" Lin Rui frowned.

"Yes, this self-destruct device would have exploded after the signal was sent by the control station, or it would have automatically detonated within three hours after losing contact with the control station. But for some reason that is not yet known, this self-destruct device was not activated. The silver wolf said slowly, "Otherwise, they don't have to worry so much at all." ”

"Maybe someone removed the self-destruct device. Lin Rui thought for a while.

"This is impossible, and the reason why the self-destruct device can be the last line of insurance for the advanced technology of the drone is because it cannot be dismantled. Even a real bomb expert could not dismantle this self-destruct device. Silver Wolf shook his head, "The self-destruct mechanism is designed to interact with the black box, and any attempt to dismantle the black box will detonate immediately. ”

"Damn it, who designed this thing. Lin Rui said helplessly.

"So, that drone expert has to go with you. Unless he dismantles the self-destruct device on the spot, you don't even want to dismantle the black box. The silver wolf looked at him and said.

"I'm starting to like the assignment less. Lin Rui smiled bitterly.

"We didn't like the mission either, but we all liked Raytheon's money. Long Xiaowu smiled and said, "Let's go back and prepare." Gather your team members and make a plan. The day after tomorrow at the latest, you're going to leave. ”

Lin Rui sighed and said, "Okay." But how can I get backup?"

"The latest satellite communication system has been set up and we can give you any information support you need. Long said at noon, "Even if you are far away in Africa." ”

"That's good news. Lin Rui nodded, "However, what about our armament, and how should we go?"

"You don't have to think about armament at all, this time we are working for the world's fifth-largest military industrial enterprise. Whatever you need, Raytheon can get it, and many of them produce it themselves. As for the planes, don't think too much, they'll be responsible for dropping your entire team to the predetermined location. Long Xiaowu explained, "This operation, it is said that they hired us. But in reality it amounted to a joint operation. ”

"Raytheon's service is so thoughtful?" Lin Rui smiled.

"Actually, they're trying to limit your access to other confidential information as much as possible. That's why it's like this, it seems that we are considered everywhere, but in fact, we are monitored and restricted everywhere.

Actually, you don't have to be angry at all, and it's the same with me. Because once the number of prototypes tested is on the black market, the value will definitely not be low. Naturally, they don't trust mercenaries like us casually. Not to mention us, even their internal members are not trusted. These large military-industrial complexes are such character, they never believe in people. The silver wolf laughed