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The new FRFT algorithm iterates very quickly. It took only two days for the key coastal early warning radar base to complete the system update.

However, since there is no ARES system as an offensive and defensive verification, in fact, even after the system is updated, Huaxia does not know whether the new radar system can effectively eliminate interference signals.

Therefore, the development of new jamming equipment has become an urgent task.

Chengdu, in the office.

Chen Nian sat across from Chen Guo, frowning as he looked at the report in front of him.

".So in the past two days, they haven't made any new provocative moves?"

"Yes, Ishigaki Island is very quiet, no planes have taken off these two days."

"Similarly, they also denied our inquiry—in short, they did not admit any electronic interference and insisted that it had nothing to do with them."

"The other party is so persistent?"

"Yes, the caliber is very uniform, and it is said that our own radar system is malfunctioning."

Hearing this, Chen Nian could not help but sigh.

Then he opened his mouth and said:

"If that's the case, then their intentions are basically clear."

"The last possibility has been ruled out. Now we can be sure that they are not testing new equipment, nor are they making pre-war preparations. They are purely to consume our troop deployment resources."

"Look, in a few days, after our combat readiness patrol is lifted, they will continue to come and harass."

Chen Guo nodded and said in agreement:

"This is a very accurate judgment—however, after the FRFT algorithm is updated, we can have a greater initiative in dealing with harassment."

"That's not enough."

Chen Nian shook his head slightly, and replied:

"The FRFT system can last half a month to a month at most, and the opponent's ARES system is more powerful than you think."

"It is an open system, as long as the system suite is constantly updated, the performance can be continuously improved."

"It's definitely not a difficult task for them."

"Our only way out is to fundamentally eliminate their harassment."

"Or, as you said, using electronic interference to trigger internal strife between them?"

"That's not as simple as it sounds."

Chen Nian spread his hands helplessly, feeling a little depressed.

This cannot be blamed on him, in fact, this is the first major blow he has experienced since establishing Starfire.

He used to think that Xinghuo would always maintain a crushing posture, but now it seems that this kind of thinking still underestimates the opponent too much.

The situation in Africa can be regarded as an asymmetric response made by the other party, and now that ARES has appeared nearly 15 years in advance, it has dealt him a heavy blow.

This made him understand that the opponent's hand is definitely more than what they have shown. To really shake their dominance, it is not enough to rely on an economic crisis, nor is it enough to rely on a few advanced weapons.

Only by fundamentally disintegrating the order they established, will it be possible for the latecomers to take over and snatch the authority of this world from them.

Thinking of this, Chen Nian sighed lightly.

Then he continued:

"Technically speaking, we must come up with more advanced electronic jamming technology as soon as possible."

"Although it is judged that the anti-jamming capability of the opponent's radar system is relatively backward at this stage, it cannot be ruled out that the anti-jamming system will be upgraded in the near future."

"But our electronic warfare systems are also being upgraded."

Chen Guo interrupted Chen Nian and spoke.

"They must be targeting our upgraded system, and they are not stupid."

"As long as there is a 'starting point' of technology, they can deduce the entire context of technological development."

"All right."

Chen Guo hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help retorting:

"But I still think it's very difficult for their technology to reach the level you would expect."

"Before it happens."

Chen Nian's tone carried a trace of unquestionable authority, which was extremely rare in his communication with Chen Guo.

It is conceivable that in his heart, the seriousness of this incident has surpassed all previous situations.

After a brief pause, he continued:

"In addition to technical aspects, we also have to think carefully about tactics."

"To do that, we have to have two jamming systems running at the same time."

"The first system paralyzes the communication link between the two bases."

"The second system disrupts the radar identification of both sides."

"As long as the two systems are in effect at the same time, it is possible for us to make them enter into mutual hostility-of course, this is also an extremely rare event."

"The high probability is that the two sides may enter combat readiness simultaneously, but they will first confirm their intentions through other means."

"However, even that is enough."

"If it doesn't work once, come a few more times, and there will always be one time, and they will miss the shot."

"Understood, the purpose is to muddy the water and let them have accidents themselves."

"That's right."

Chen Nian continued to explain:

"Even if the best effect is not achieved, it can be regarded as repaying the person in the same way."

In fact, Chen Nian is quite confident in this strategy.

In short, it is not necessary for them to actually use hot weapons to fire, as long as they constantly mobilize the opponent's combat readiness and let them form internal friction, that is enough.

Chen Nian put down the report in his hand, leaned back slightly, and changed into a more relaxed posture.

Then, he asked:

"Leaving aside the matter of electronic countermeasures, how is the sea trial of 055 going?"

"Very well, the radar system has been tested in the past two days."

"The basic subjects have been completed, and the next step is theoretically to enter the ocean route experiment——but, judging from the current situation, the superior should not plan to transfer it to Africa."

"As long as you go there, you won't be able to come back within half a year, but the Liaoning ship really needs its guard with a knife."

"So, in the end, it should still take a safer route."

Hearing this, Chen Nian nodded again.

In fact, it is indeed a very radical strategy to directly let 055 perform important tasks during sea trials. Although I am very confident in 055, under the current situation, it is better to seek stability.

However, things in Africa also had to be sorted out.

It seems that we can only rely on the 052C that has traveled a long distance.

Meanwhile, in the Atlantic.

The 052C-class destroyer Zhengzhou and the supply ship Weishanhu sailed in the waves, heading directly towards the Red Sea.

In fact, this 052C-class destroyer was only commissioned last year and is one of the second batch of four ships.

It should have been a star ship in the navy, but with the official launch of 055, its original beauty has almost disappeared.

In the bridge command room, Captain Hu Shuming held the rudder tightly, carefully controlled the direction, and steered the ship vertically across waves.

It was not until he sailed out of the big wave area that his expression finally relaxed.

The first officer at the side handed him a bottle of water and said:

"The tonnage of this 052C is still too small, and the waves will make you shake your head. It would be fine if you drive a 055. It is 16,000 tons, and you are not afraid of any waves."

Seeing the chief mate's fascinated expression, Hu Shuming shook his head amusedly, and then replied:

"That's not what you said when you got on the ship, and you said that if you can drive the 052C in this life, you are already complete."

"What's the matter, it's only been a few months, and you're starting to like the new and dislike the old?"

"Ham, people go to high places, old Hu, you have a conscience, you don't want to drive 055?"

Hu Shuming rolled his eyes and moved his gaze to the sea again.

Then he replied:

"Think about it, even dream about it."

"But a dream is a dream, not all dreams can be realized so quickly."

"Now there is only one 055, and the sea trial has not been completed, let alone open, it is not easy to go up and have a look."

"If you really want to open it, let's wait until there are more in two years - then we will have enough qualifications, maybe we can really get it?"

"That can definitely be fished!"

The first mate said with a smile.

But immediately, his expression became a little emotional again. After a long silence, he continued:

"Seriously, if only we drove 055 this time."

"Just relying on this 052C, I'm going to meet Laomei's Fifth Fleet, I'm really a little bit"

"feel a little scared?"

Hu Shuming asked.

"Afraid? How is it possible!"

"It should be said that it is a worry - fear that they will not be able to do it, and it will embarrass the country."

Hu Shuming nodded silently. In fact, he could fully understand the chief mate's mood.

After all, at this moment, his mind is not much different from that of the other party.

They are all worried, they are all worried, and they are all confused.

He is very clear about his mission and the bottom line of the mission.

Under the premise that force cannot be used, this 052C must break through the "de facto" encirclement of the Fifth Fleet, arrive at the port of Djibouti, and then turn around after Weishanhu completes the replenishment of the other 052 left there. Go to Port Sudan and stay there, waiting for the next possible evacuation mission.

Although it sounds like just a few simple actions, in fact, even if it is broken down to the smallest detail, it is not easy to complete any of them.

The first is to cross the Red Sea.

The Fifth Fleet has deployed a large number of military forces near the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. It is called an escort, but it is actually an intentional blockade.

If the Zhengzhou ship wants to pass, it will inevitably be intercepted by them.

At that time, they will find various reasons to interfere with the Zhengzhou ship's right of free passage, and it is impossible for their own side to take advantage of the process of "reasoning" with them.

As for playing a game regardless, and grabbing the road?

Don't say whether the superiors allow it to do this, even if the superiors agree, 052C is not enough to beat the opponent's Burke and Ticonderoga.

Even if this step is successfully completed, the task of evacuating overseas Chinese from Port Sudan will not be that simple.

Now the entire Port Sudan has been controlled by the Revolutionary Front organization. According to the intelligence from the front, the other party is well-equipped and unruly.

"Unruly" means that they may attack their side.

Once this happens, the Zhengzhou ship will have to rely on ship-borne weapons for defense, and at the same time form an absolute deterrent to prevent the Revolutionary Front from attacking the Suhua people who are about to evacuate.

Defense is okay, it can be sheltered.

Hu Shuming asked himself that 052C is almost impossible to do.

The range of naval guns is too short, missiles cannot be launched at will, and the range and armament of helicopters are weak. Electronic warfare will not play a big role in facing those little blacks.

Perhaps in the end, Djibouti's air force assistance is still needed.

However, if the Air Force wants to reach Port Sudan, it must pass through the old US air defense identification zone.

This is an irreconcilable paradox

Hu Shuming sighed and said involuntarily:

"It's so frustrating."

"Yeah, it's really frustrating."

The first officer on the side echoed:

"You said, it's okay if you can fight directly, but weapons are not good, even if you hit me, they will sink them."

"The most troublesome thing is the current situation. You can't fight, and you have to make the other party admit it."

"Subduing the enemy without fighting is easy to say, but in fact it is not so easy."

"Really, it would be great if 055 was here, that would be the real tiger-like tiger."

"In less than five minutes, you have said it three times."

Hu Shuming interrupted.

Afterwards, he took a sip from the water bottle in his hand, and then threw the capped water bottle back into the mate's hand.

"Don't think about unrealistic things, the East China Sea is not optimistic now."

"It is said that there was a strong electromagnetic interference two days ago. It was the old American EF-18 who wanted to create another huge air situation for us."

"Fortunately, we just updated the radar system and there were no serious consequences."

"So, in the short term, 055 should not sail to Djibouti, we can only rely on ourselves."

"but."

"Even if we rely on ourselves, it is not necessarily completely helpless."

"any solution?"

The first officer asked a little curiously.

"I don't know! Take a step and see!"

Hu Shuming answered angrily.

But then, he solemnly said:

"Whether there is a way or not, when it's time for us to go, we have to go."

"Back then, when we put the tanks on the ship, we dared to ask those grandchildren to go to the board. Now that the ship has guns and missiles, don't we dare to go on board?"

"Isn't it Laomei? Let's touch it and see who is tough."

"They have a way out, but we don't."

"This time in the past, we will not only want to win Africa."

"Over there, there are compatriots waiting for us."

"This ship is their last hope."