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Chapter 135 The Great Powers Are Myself? ! ([-]-character chapter)
"They recently started conducting weapons experiments in the South China Sea again."

In the Sasebo Port Naval Base, the intelligence officer wearing a blue navy uniform looked at the various reports in front of him and said to Mike, the supreme commander of the base.

When they conducted weapons experiments before, because they did not send any planes or warships for reconnaissance, they did not obtain much detailed information.

But this time, when Qin Ming and the others conducted the weapon test, they had divided the military restricted area for the exercise in advance and restricted the navigation of many ships.

The naval base also sent a lot of ships and aircraft to track it down.

Although they did not really enter the military restricted zone they divided, they still obtained a lot of data through various observation methods.

The first is the test distance of the weapon. According to the data obtained by several of their monitoring ships, the distances of the four target ships range from [-] kilometers to [-] kilometers.

"So, they really developed a hypersonic missile?"

Mike looked at the intelligence summary results in front of him, and he couldn't believe his own judgment.

Not to mention their commanders are unbelievable, intelligence officers are the most unbelievable.

Because according to the information obtained by the intelligence department from various aspects, the anti-ship missiles of Longguo are basically subsonic anti-ship missiles.

Not only is the speed not high, but the range is also not far. Judging from the Eagle Strike 8 anti-ship missiles displayed by their current equipment, the longest range is no more than [-] kilometers.

Compared with the long-range weapon with a maximum range of nearly [-] kilometers this time, it has changed drastically.

"Is it possible that it is an upgraded version of 'Eagle Strike-8'?" At this time, the intelligence officer gave a possible answer in his opinion.

At this time, although the upgraded version of the Eagle-8, the Eagle-83, has completed the research and development work, it has not been publicly displayed on various occasions.

Therefore, among the information obtained by intelligence officers from various channels, although they know that Longguo is currently developing an upgraded version of the Eagle Strike-8 anti-ship missile.

But he didn't know the specific performance of the upgraded version of the YJ-8 anti-ship missile, so the guess he made seemed a bit out of his mind.

But it's not without possibility.

"This probably shouldn't be very big."

After thinking about it for a while, Mike gave his own judgment.

It's not that he hasn't seen the Eagle-8 missile that hasn't been upgraded.

After all, this missile has been exported by Longguo in large quantities in the past ten years.

In many countries, there are not small stocks.

They also obtained a few rounds from channels in third countries and tested them.

It is found that the performance is not much different from that of its own Harpoon anti-ship missile, and it is actually lower in all aspects!
"As a light and small anti-ship missile, the YJ-8 cannot suddenly increase its range by more than ten times no matter how it is improved!"

As the top person in charge of an overseas military base, Mike is not one of those behind the scenes.

He has a very good understanding of the opponents he will face.

Of course, this is what he thinks he understands, and now his previous cognition has become a fog that prevents him from discovering the truth.

"However, judging from their final radar detection, it still fits the characteristics of an ultra-low-altitude sea-skimming anti-ship missile."

The intelligence officer also gave his own basis at this time. At this time, there are not so many anti-ship missiles capable of ultra-low-altitude sea-skimming flight.

Among the Dragon Kingdom's arsenals they learned, the only one that is more in line with this point is the Eagle-8 anti-ship missile.

"Judging from the speed calculated based on the distance, the possibility of the YJ-8 anti-ship missile is basically ruled out!"

What Mike said is also very reasonable, because according to their average flight speed calculated from the test distance and flight time, the average flight speed of Longguo's latest test weapon has reached Mach 7!

The YJ-8 anti-ship missile generally has a speed of Mach 0.9.

There is a gap of nearly 8 times between the two. It is hard to believe that the latest test weapon is an upgraded version of the Eagle-8.

"The size of the radar reflection signal is measured. The length of the test weapon is probably longer than the original Eagle-8."

At this time, the intelligence officer also gave some key information.

"From the comparison of the radar information and the photos taken by our personnel, the length of the weapon they tested is about eight meters."

"The diameter of the projectile is not much different from the YJ-8 we have come into contact with before."

"Could it be that they have made any major progress in the missile's solid rocket motor technology?"

"Increased missile range and speed?"

"But isn't this level of improvement too exaggerated?"

He didn't even dare to believe the conclusion that the intelligence officer finally came to.

At this time, Mike also seemed to think of something, and asked the intelligence officer beside him:

"Did they announce an unlikely-sounding space program last year?"

"What exactly, do you remember?"

Although intelligence officers are responsible for almost all intelligence information in the base, they are mainly biased towards military information.

In the cognition of military officers at this time, the space program is generally not used for military purposes.

So the intelligence officer couldn't remember for a while what the commander was talking about.

After a while, he replied uncertainly:
"You mean their space satcom program?"

"They are said to have high hopes for this project, and the first phase of the construction plan has just started not long ago."

"However, at present in our country, we are not optimistic about Dragon Kingdom's space satellite communication construction. After all, their technology is not very advanced."

After listening to Mike, he frowned and asked after thinking for a while:

"Do you still have an impression of their launch vehicle?"

"I remember they boasted a lot about their rockets."

The intelligence officer now also remembered the relevant information about this rocket that he had received before:
"It should be regarded as a good performance. Last year, they also launched two satellites we made for Southeast Asia."

"According to the intelligence information obtained from NASA, their rocket engines are also very advanced."

Hearing this sentence, Commander Mike hammered the steel table hard, and he felt that he had discovered the truth of the matter:

"They must have applied the technology originally used on the launch vehicle to the anti-ship missile, which has improved the performance of the missile so much."

At this time, although the intelligence officer would like to remind his chief, one of these two guys is a liquid rocket engine and the other is a solid fuel rocket engine, basically they are not the same thing.

But looking at the fist mark that appeared on the steel table, he remained silent.

"Get me through to the old man in the White House, I want to report this matter to him personally!"

Mike seemed to regain his composure at this time, looking at the intelligence officer with a gloomy face and said.

Although it was close to midnight at Sasebo Port at this time, the white house on the other side of the earth was just morning.

As the top person in charge of an important overseas base, Mike's call was quickly connected.

"Ha, it turned out that our little Mike called me, the old man!"

The old man on the other end of the phone sounded pretty good, even in the mood to tease.

Mike didn't really care too much, after all, the two families have had a good friendship since a hundred years ago.

In Mike's generation, the old man on the other side of the phone even baptized him when he was just born and was his godfather.

"Sir, I am now talking to you as the supreme commander of the Sasebo Port Naval Base."

In order to enhance the importance of his conversation in the heart of the old man opposite, Mike straightforwardly described his identity.

"Ok."

"If there is something important, please tell me!"

At this time, the other end of the phone also became serious.

"According to the latest information we have received, the people of Longguo have completed the research and development of hypersonic anti-ship missiles."

The term hypersonic anti-ship missile is really too professional. Although the old man can understand every word, he doesn't know the specific meaning when combined.

"What do hypersonic anti-ship missiles mean? Is there anything powerful about it?"

On the other end of the phone, came the old man's doubtful voice.

Mike also knew that the person opposite him was not born in the military anyway, so it was hard to understand and it was normal.

So after a little thought: "This is a missile with a speed exceeding 6 times the speed of sound, mainly used for anti-ship strikes."

"As for whether it is powerful or not."

"I can only say that we currently don't have any means to stop this attack!"

"Neither our anti-missile missiles nor near-anti-aircraft guns can intercept such high-speed targets."

At this time, in the white room, the old man who was half lying on the seat and only thought of it as a normal chat with his junior also sat up.

"Fernando, bring us the information about hypersonic weapons."

The old man said to the well-organized assistant who usually had no sense of presence by his side, but who could arrange all kinds of work.

"Little Mike, you continue to talk about their hypersonic anti-ship missile situation."

Mike didn't hide anything, but told all the information he got, including all the previous guesses:
"Their anti-ship missiles have an average speed of Mach 7 and a range of up to [-] kilometers."

"And judging from our investigation results, the accuracy is also very high, often four shots can completely sink a large warship."

"And you know that our current Sasebo port base is only more than 800 kilometers away from their land!"

"This means that they can launch a devastating blow to our ships staying in the port without even reaching the middle line of the East China Sea!"

The old man on the other end of the phone was also shocked that Mike didn't even give an exaggerated description.

Coincidentally at this time, Fernando also sent the information he could find about hypersonic weapons, especially hypersonic anti-ship missiles, to the old man's desk.

Looking at the only two pages in front of him, the old man looked at his assistant who had always been outstanding.

Fernando also bowed apologetically:

"Sir, that's all the information that can be found."

The old man had nothing to do at this time, he could only lower his head and look at the only two pages of information in his hand.

As a result, most of the above are all kinds of ideas about hypersonic weapons, and there is only a simple description of hypersonic anti-ship missiles.

The white-haired old man also understood at this time, instead of relying on his assistant to collect information, it is better to ask Mike on the other side of the phone directly.

At least the other party is the first-line commander of the navy, and he should not be particularly unfamiliar with these.

"Mike, you've been talking about their hypersonic anti-ship missiles."

"Don't we have such weapons?"

"We are the most advanced country on this planet!"

Listening to the question from the other end of the phone, Mike was silent for a while.

He himself didn't know how to explain it. The Yingjiang Navy, which has the most military expenditure in the world, is not as good as the poor Dragon Kingdom.

Do you want to say to yourself that in fact, the navy's military expenses were spent by them going out to drink with Sakura sister?
"The Navy once had a plan to develop a hypersonic anti-ship missile, but it was rejected by Congress during the review."

In desperation, Mike could only find a reason to explain why there were no hypersonic anti-ship missiles.

Although they didn't really think that it could be passed when they submitted the development plan to Congress, they didn't delay using it as an excuse to fool the old man who didn't know much about military affairs.

"This is incredible!"

The old man said in surprise on the other end of the phone.

"Are those people in Congress a bunch of stupid pigs?!"

"Can't they see that we are already behind in this regard?!"

At this time, Mike really wanted to say that everyone did not expect that there was such a stunned young man in this world who could research such a perverted weapon.

This is also an important reason why it failed the review. After all, no one wants to spend a lot of money to develop a weapon that may not be used in the future.

But Mike didn't say much, after all, this is a good opportunity for Congress to pass the military spending increase plan.

"The amount of money required to develop hypersonic weapons is simply too great, and they may be trying to save us money."

Not only did Mike not defend himself, but he also fired a wave of fire towards Congress.

"How did Dragon Kingdom develop the hypersonic anti-ship missile?"

The white-haired old man also felt something was wrong at this time. If the research and development funds for hypersonic anti-ship missiles can make his family feel the pain, then where does the Dragon Kingdom get the money to develop?
"They may have applied certain technologies on high-thrust rockets to hypersonic anti-ship missiles!"

Although what Mike said was possible, the old man on the other end of the phone sounded as if he had obtained evidence.

"The warships in the Sasebo Port Naval Base should go to a farther naval port before they have sufficient protection."

After thinking for a while, the white-haired old man gave his own suggestion.

However, he then made a promise:

"I will get Congress to pass funding for the development of hypersonic weapons as soon as possible."
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Next Monday, in an unremarkable conference room.

The white-haired old man stood on the podium with a heavy complexion, and made an impassioned statement about the threats to the navy in the east.

At the beginning, the congressmen in the audience still didn't believe the authenticity of this incident.

Just treat it as a lie woven by the Navy to increase funding.

After all, the Dragon Kingdom threat theory is not a particularly new topic these days.

But when the white-haired old man took out many photos obtained by the intelligence department of Sasebo Port about Longguo's hypersonic anti-ship missiles.

Most of the people present were holding a dubious mentality.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Dragon Kingdom's hypersonic anti-ship weapons have now entered the weapon testing stage, and our weapon research and development plan has not even passed."

"Guys, aren't you ashamed?"

Although the old man on the podium was very excited, most people in the audience were still unmoved.

After all, the research and development plan proposed by the Navy requires too much funding, reaching tens of billions of dollars.

Even Yingjiang's family is rich, but it can't stand such a toss.

After the old man finished speaking, a typical white elite stood up and asked:

"Sir, can you guarantee that we will avoid their weapons from hitting us after we have developed hypersonic weapons?"

The problem pointed out by this white elite is very critical.

It's as if there are two people confronting each other with spears. Originally, everyone's spears were short, and it was difficult to hurt each other if they were not close to each other.

But suddenly one day, one of them upgraded his spear, so that he could poke the opponent without being close to the body.

At this time, what should the other side do first is to upgrade their spears to ensure that they can hit each other?
Shouldn't it be to improve one's own defense ability first?
"Sir, allow me to explain to you."

At this time, an officer who had been sitting in the front row stood up and began to explain to everyone in the meeting room.

"Unlike traditional weapons, hypersonic weapons are positioned closer to our mushroom eggs."

"In the face of mushroom eggs on land, we can build underground nuclear bunkers to avoid blows."

"But we are now facing attacks at sea. Except for submarines, all our current ships are within their strike range."

"Nor do we have any means of defending against such a sea attack."

"Then we can only develop the same weapons and maintain mutual deterrence with each other!"

"Like a nuclear deterrent between us and them!"

The white elite has nothing to say at this time, after all, the other party has brought out such a big banner as mushroom eggs.

However, a congressman who looked like he weighed [-] catties stood up and spoke again at this time:

"Even if we want to develop such a weapon, how long will it take?"

It is still the naval officer, answering everyone's questions:

"We're now referring to a timeline of developing our first hypersonic missile within five years."

"Gentlemen, now this country needs such weapons to defend its security and defend against the threat of powerful enemies in the east!"

Zhang Xingyang, who was far away in the sky and was busy with rocket launch work, didn't know yet.

Inadvertently, I made Longguo a strong enemy in the eyes of others.

As the saying goes: I sit up in a dream in the middle of the night, and the great powers are actually me? ! ! !
(End of this chapter)