Chapter 143 Not Feasible
While the B22 was successfully executing its aircraft movements, the intelligence support team of the Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii was troubled by another matter.
One side of the conference room.
Commissioner Lovren from the Joint Staff Office kept turning over the reports in his hand and said to the head of the Indo-Pacific Support Group.
“It has been confirmed by the Central Command intelligence department that a large number of new drone equipment have appeared on the battlefield in the Middle East.”
"These are several reports of our side being attacked in many battles. There were seventy of them in just three months."
"And half of the attacks have been effective."
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Leonard, the person in charge of the Indo-Pacific, had a somewhat relaxed attitude and asked meaningful questions.
“This is not the case reported by the Ministry of Defense. They said the losses are negligible.”
Lovren was a little helpless: "Old man, what's wrong with you? Do you still need me to explain such a simple truth to you? When did the Ministry of National Defense correct it?"
Of course the Ministry of National Defense will deny it again and again.
Leonard knows this too.
He just expressed his attitude to Lovren through this question - it is none of my business.
Lovren can also make some guesses.
It's none of your business, just hang it up high.
So Leonard adopts this perfunctory attitude to deal with the problem.
After all, the root of the matter occurred in Central Command, not Indo-Pacific.
So he brought up a topic that Leonard could not escape.
“Central Command analyzed the drone wreckage and came to a conclusion with great difficulty.”
"These drones will definitely not come from the local area."
"They have narrowed the scope to East Asia."
"So now this is your Indo-Pacific problem."< br>
Leonard felt a little funny after hearing this.
Does this kind of thing still need to be analyzed?
He thought with his toenails and could imagine that the drones came from East Asia.
It is even possible to determine which country the drone comes from.
So he said angrily: "Thank you Central Command for solving such a difficult problem of the century. What a great work result."
"Old man, you have such an attitude. Can't solve the problem"
"So what is the problem you bring?"
Lovren held an order in his hand, but his tone was very gentle and his words were convoluted.
“Although this batch of drones, like all previous machines, are cheap and simple.”
“But the performance of the aircraft itself is huge compared to those made by local armed forces. Upgrade."
"The threat to our troops stationed in the region is gradually increasing."
"So the Joint Staff hopes that the Indo-Pacific side will trace the source of the drone."
"If possible, come up with countermeasures as soon as possible."
Speaking of this.
Lovren deliberately paused for a moment and looked into Leonard's eyes, trying to put some pressure on him.
"Old man, you and I both know where these drones come from."
"But guessing, even if it is 100% correct, is futile."
"What we need now is evidence before we can deploy the next steps..."
Leonard interrupted Lovren: "Evidence is more difficult than direct sanctions."
If it is General country.
There is no need to collect evidence, just send an official letter directly.
Or directly deploy local intelligence teams to inspect and seize the goods.
If that doesn't work, the navy or air force can also be used to intercept the goods en route and directly attack the goods.
But not for Dongda.
Each of the above operations may be a proposition.
So evidence collection + exposure + sanctions is the most effective strategy.
Leonard confessed: "It's not just the problem of Central Command having drones."
"There are also some in the Indo-Pacific."
"Do you know how many unknown types of unmanned equipment fly into the sky every year from Dongda?"
"You can't even imagine the numbers."
“I have so many models that I haven’t identified yet. It’s not realistic for you to ask me to allocate manpower to check these machines.”
At this point, Lovren can only move out Order test: "But this is an order from the Joint Staff."
"If you want to talk in this way, then I can only agree to it, but I won't guarantee the time limit."
Leonard spread his hands and his attitude was impeccable.
There will never be disobedience.
But it’s hard to say when it will be found out.
They are all tricked by the intelligence system. Who is afraid of whom?
However, for the sake of personal friendship, Leonard still pointed out a clear path for Lovren.
“Actually, if you ask me to investigate, I only have a few reconnaissance aircraft.”
“But if you let the Intelligence Bureau do this job, they have a ground network that has been operating for many years. "
"It works better than me..."
As he said.
A subordinate suddenly knocked on the door: "Team leader, information!"
"Come in."
A young man walked in quickly, but saw someone outside his group in the conference room exist.
Speak very carefully.
"Team leader, there is a new situation at Dongda University."
According to common sense, Lovren should avoid it.
Lovren remained motionless after hearing the content of the intelligence.
Leonard also liked what he heard and waved his hand to signal his subordinates to let go.
The young man said specifically.
“Dongguan University suddenly closed the airspace near Yongji Island last night.”
Leonard raised his head: "What's the reason?"
"Their claim is that they adopted consular control due to security issues."
"What's the fact?"
"The weather conditions in this airspace are normal and there is no force majeure. After analysis, we believe that there is military action in this airspace."
The young man produced another report. "In addition, friendly ground radar stations have detected that unidentified flying objects have indeed taken off from Yongji Island Airport."
That’s all.
Leonard sat up.
"What do you mean? What is unidentified."
"Friendly forces have limited detection methods and can only capture abnormal signals and have no ability to identify them. However, friendly forces can confirm that it is not Dongda that has entered service. aircraft.”
Leonard stood up and came to the map.
Staring at the location of Yongji Island, I was puzzled.
The so-called unidentified flying object means that it appears in the radar field of view for the first time.
In other words... a new plane?
“I’m not surprised that Tokyo University is testing new aircraft.”
"But why did they choose this place to test flight?"
"Is your brain broken?"
Lovren also stood up, full of questions like Leonard.
If it is a new aircraft, normal people would be eager to test it in a hidden place inland.
Why did you end up at sea?
Even if you want to simulate the extreme flight conditions of the ocean, you should do it in an ocean area that you have complete control over.
Where is Yongji Island?
A place as big as a palm is crowded with several forces.
Planes in the sky, ships on the sea and radar stations on the ground, eyes are everywhere.
How dare they?
"Yin Chui Si Ting, what did the Intelligence Bureau say?"
"They are still confirming."
"Speed up." Leonard thought for a moment: "Send this information to you Kadena Base, let them send 135 out to take a look. If they really dare to test equipment here, it will be an absolute opportunity for us."
"Understood!"
The young man quickly recorded the order and exited the office.
A smile appeared on Leonard's lips.
Whatever you want comes to you.
Just when I was trying to shirk the task brought by Lovren, there was a new situation on Yongji Island.
In this way, he was more confident: "Old man, you have also seen that it is not only the Central Command that has trouble with drones."
"We also have it."
"The University of Tokyo has been going crazy these years, with new planes appearing every day."
"There are too many screening tasks on my shoulders to count, how can I still have the ability to track them down?"
Lovren was a little helpless: "So your analysis, about their test flight this time...?"
"Several projects we have should not have reached the stage of test flight, so This time it is probably a completely undisclosed project..."
Halfway through the words.
Another subordinate walked into the office.
“Report, the Intelligence Bureau has news.”
“According to their judgment, there is no suitable large-scale military equipment project.”
“But their ground intelligence shows that, A company called Shunfeng seems to have projects under construction."
"At the same time, they have also been active near Yongji Island."
"Tailwind?" Leonard's location sounded familiar. "What kind of company."
This is not the first time Lovren has heard this name: "A logistics company has entered the drone industry with high profile in recent years."
"Think of it The Pearl River Air Show?”
“Yes, they released a plan at the Pearl River Air Show, which caused a lot of discussion.”
Leonard scratched himself. His head: "I remember that I demonstrated this project at the time and concluded that it was not feasible."
"It's not that it's not high, it's that it's not high. The Joint Staff judged that the project was purely a private enterprise's imagination, with no military use and no possibility of realization."
"Then the problem is, they are in Yongji What are you doing?”
Leonard had a vague feeling of uneasiness.
It stands to reason.
If a private enterprise takes action, it is almost certain that there is no threat.
But the location where they appear is too sensitive.
Cannot be measured conventionally.
As an intelligence officer, he is most taboo about this counter-intuitive phenomenon.
Five minutes later.
He moved to the intelligence war room.
"Report, the 290 reconnaissance satellite discovered that a suspected aircraft took off from Yongji Island Airport, which is consistent with the time when friendly forces obtained the information. It can basically confirm the fact that Yongji Island is undergoing flight tests."
"Friendly comprehensive reconnaissance ships and ground The radar station information confirmed that the aircraft lost its signal at an altitude of 300 meters. They suspected that the aircraft was unmonitorable."
Leonard shook his head after hearing this: "I don't believe it is possible that the aircraft took off. Then it crashed? "
" Denied that the reconnaissance satellite did not detect any abnormality at the airport. "
Leonard: "What about RC135?"
"Coming online! The channel has been transferred."
RC135: "This is Thunderbird 1. I have launched, the radar has opened its eyes, and no abnormal electronic and electromagnetic information has been captured yet."
Leonard: "Continue to advance and ensure coverage. Once abnormal information is obtained, upload the link immediately."
After giving the order, Lovren suddenly came to Leonard's side.
“Look at this.”
"What?"
Lovren handed over the phone: "This is public information from the air show. The plane is called B22."
A black plane came into view. .
At the same time, there are several huge titles below, indicating the selling points of this aircraft.
【High-altitude and long-endurance large-scale high-speed carrier platform】
[Nationally produced turbofan small bypass ratio engine]
[Waverider-like body layout]
[Stealth layout]
……
See By the last one, Leonard couldn't help but feel his scalp tightening.
"You mean, this is the plane we saw?"
"Other than that, what explanation do you have?"
Leonard refused: "But The General Staff Headquarters judged that this plan was not feasible at the time..."
"When did the General Staff Headquarters review this?"
(End of this chapter)