When Mawei invested in "X-Men 1" was released, it earned a total of 620 million US dollars in box office results. He invested 100 million US dollars in this movie. In addition to the share and tax, he could earn about twice the amount of money, which is 200 million US dollars.

However, this money is just a superficial profit. Because the movies are selling well, it will inevitably raise the stock price of Marvel Studios. It will also drive the hot sales of peripheral products in Marvel, such as Wolverine T-shirts, steel claws, movie items, important props, etc. These are the main big heads of the capital market and are also the most profitable part of the entire industrial chain.

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After completing the movie promotion, Mavi called the Ukrainian Black Sea Shipyard and wanted to ask about the completion status of Russia's newly built nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

"Hey, Chairman Mawei, this is the case. The Ulyanrovsk-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is currently completed at around 72%. It is expected that the construction will be completed in less than a year." The director of the Black Sea Shipyard reported truthfully on the phone.

As for South Korea, which was competing with Russia, the nuclear-powered submarine they bought at a high price, had a completion rate of only 48%. Including the Soviet era, 37% of the completion was equivalent to only 11% of the Black Sea Shipyard in the past two years. It is still a long way from delivery.

"Okay, I understand." Ma Wei said lightly on the phone.

However, after the phone call, he suddenly received a call from the Russian Navy headquarters, "Hey, is Mavie? It's me, how are you doing recently? That's right, our Navy headquarters wants to develop a new generation of aircraft carriers, and may need your support..."

The reason why they need to make a phone call was called by Russian Admiral Nikolayevi. Their navy needed Mavie's support. That's because the shipyards in Russia almost do not have the ability to develop or produce aircraft carriers.

When the former Soviet Union split, the most awesome shipyard was distributed to Ukraine, which was the Black Sea shipyard invested and acquired by Mawei.

Therefore, if the Russian Navy wants to develop a new generation of aircraft carriers, it must support Ukraine. However, Ukraine has the strength to build aircraft carriers, but it does not have the economic ability. It needs to find a reliable middleman with strong relationships and contact us.

"Okay, General Nikolayevi, I'll contact you now." To be honest, Mavi is also considering whether it should invest in R&D and develop the next generation of aircraft carriers to completely improve the strength of the Russian Navy.

Because with the Canadian Navy's US$14 billion orders being recorded, the Russian Navy's budget funds have increased. With this economic strength, let's study the upgraded version of the Ulyanrovsk-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which is Russia's second-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. In fact, strictly speaking, the Kuznetsov-class aircraft carrier also needs to invest in the research and development of the next mothership.

After all, whether it is the Ulyanovsk nuclear-powered aircraft carrier or the Kuznetsov conventional-powered aircraft carrier, they are all products of the former Soviet Union. There are certain flaws in design.

For example, Kuznetsov's conventional-powered aircraft carrier was actually rated as one of the five worst aircraft carriers in history by military strategists. Among them, the British Eagle, the American Assaulter, the Japanese Kaga and the French Beyan aircraft carriers were also known as the British aircraft carriers.

The Russian "Kuznetsov" aircraft carrier has many disadvantages such as low hull quality, the runway for Kuala Lumpur ski jumping and high maintenance costs. The number of carrier-based aircraft, as well as many other indicators, is also relatively inferior.

Even Russian experts have to admit that the "Kuznetsov" is actually a heavy cruiser with aircraft carriers, not an aircraft carrier. This is because in the Soviet era, the construction direction of aircraft carriers deviated from its main theme. Moreover, the cost of aircraft carriers is not low, and the combat capability is not expected to be strong...

Therefore, redesigning and improving it is very necessary for the Russian Navy. However, in the past two years, the funds were limited and the maintenance of existing warships were too busy, so don’t mention the aircraft carrier.

"Then thank you first! Mavie. Let's wait for good news!" General Nikolayevi thanked Mavie.

"You're welcome, General." Mawei said on the phone with a smile. Russia's military strength has improved, and it is the greatest backer and guarantee for an international businessman like him.

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After contacting the Admiral, Mavie called the Ukrainian Navy headquarters again, "Hey, Admiral Petrovi, hello, I am Mavie! I want to trouble your Navy, that is, can you summon scientists to develop aircraft carriers in your country? Our Russian Navy wants to jointly develop the next generation of aircraft carriers with your country."

"Jointly develop a new generation of aircraft carriers? But Mavi, you also know that our Ukrainian Navy has no aircraft carrier. If this proposal is reported, I probably won't necessarily receive everyone's support. I will report it first, then talk about it." Admiral Petrovi said truthfully on the phone.

He and Ma Wei are also old friends, so many words are not hidden.

When someone acquired the soon-to-be-defunct Black Sea Shipyard, it was renewed and revived. This kind of kindness made his relationship with Mavie very good.

After hearing this, Ma Wei nodded and thanked him on the phone, "Then I have to do this first. General, thank you for your support and help!"

"You're welcome, a small matter."

Three days later, a not-so-good news came from the Ukrainian Navy, "Mavi, we have considered it above. We can send 1 to 2 scientists to assist your Russian Navy in developing a new generation of aircraft carriers."

After hearing this, Ma Wei did not give an answer immediately. It is definitely not enough for two scientists to develop an aircraft carrier. This is not an underwater vehicle, but a whole team of scientists is needed.

The reason why the Ukrainian Navy sent such a few scientists is that Mawei speculated that this was due to the decision made by the friendly relations between the two countries. Otherwise, other countries might not even report it.

Ukraine's current economy does not have the strength to have an aircraft carrier. They have done their best to send scientists to Russia for joint research and development. To put it bluntly, there is no benefit.
Chapter completed!