Before falling into Lan, Pei Chengyi asked Dongfang Wen to prepare this tea cake......

"To tell you the truth, before boarding the plane, Lao Liu of the Military Intelligence Bureau had already told us about the relevant things. "Liang Guoxiang was originally a straight person," along the way, Bo Qing and I were discussing. Like General Pei's fears, we also feel that Du Qiwei is plotting a naval and air showdown. We don't have to consider the political reasons, but only militarily, if we want to reduce the damage caused by this war to the United States, we must end the conflict as soon as possible. ”

"At the end of the day, the Falklands conflict is our conflict with the United States." Qiu Boqing added.

"Of course, regardless of why Dugway wants to end this conflict as soon as possible, judging by what the US and British authorities have done, we must admit that he is working in this direction."

"It's an indisputable fact." Unifying the basic point of view, Pei Chengyi said. "Whether a slap is made or not, whether to fight this decisive battle or not is not up to Du Qiwei alone. Whether to participate or to stop depends on the actual situation, that is, whether we can win this decisive battle. ”

Liang Guoxiang nodded and said, "It just so happens that General Hua is also here, so let's consider it from all aspects." ”

"Obviously, the key is air power." Hua Jianfeng smiled and said, "Only by effectively using the combat strength of the Argentine Air Force can it be possible to achieve victory." ”

"The Air Force alone is definitely not enough, and the Navy and especially submarines must be considered." Qiu Boqing interjected.

Pei Chengyi shook his head with a smile and said, "It seems that only the army has no share." I said, since our views are not very different, you should not be polite about this. In this case, let's ask General Liang to introduce air operations, and then Lao Hua will introduce sea operations later. ”

"Then you're welcome." Liang Guoxiang lit a cigarette and took two puffs before saying, "There is no doubt that the Argentine Air Force has a tactical aviation unit with the strength to deploy, and even if you look at the world, you can rank among the top 20." The question is. The construction of the Argentine Air Force has always been biased and has focused too much on tactical aviation. Not much attention is paid to other combat forces. Don't say anything else. The Argentine Air Force's support aviation is too weak, and the ratio of fighters to tankers and early warning planes is over 30, while the normal ratio should be within 20. Also, according to what I understand. The Argentine Air Force also has problems with the chain of command, not to mention the intelligence system. To put it mildly, in addition to having a lavish tactical aviation to prop up the façade, the actual combat capability of the Argentine Air Force is very questionable. ”

Pei Chengyi did not rush to express his position, after all, Liang Guoxiang is an expert in this area.

"Of course, this is for a first-class country, and if Argentina faces an ordinary country, even a regional power, its air force strength should not be underestimated."

After Qiu Boqing finished speaking, Liang Guoxiang continued: "It's a pity that Britain can be regarded as a first-class country, and if you count the influence of the United States, the situation of the Argentine Air Force is not optimistic.

"You're saying you can't count on an empty year in Argentina? Hua Jianfeng asked very directly.

It depends on what it means to hope. Liang Guoxiang smiled and said, "If you rely only on the air force to deal with the task force, Argentina will not be far from defeat." The reverse is not true, i.e. there is no air force. It will definitely not be able to deal with the task force, and Argentina will definitely be defeated. ”

"It's very simple, and I want to know the specific situation." Pei Chengyi didn't mean to be verbose, and pointed out the theme.

"The specific situation is that the actual combat effectiveness of the task force is probably much higher than we expected."

Pei Chengyi frowned slightly, and motioned for Liang Guoxiang to continue.

"Maybe you don't know. The military intelligence has just received the message. The task force is equipped with the latest forced electrical collision jamming system. ”

"What?" Hua Jianfeng's eyes immediately widened.

Pei Chengyi's brows jumped a few times. His expression was also gloomy.

"Lao Liu of the Military Intelligence Bureau asked me to take the talk, and after confirming the reliability of the news. He will reach out to us. ”

Pei Chengyi nodded. said: "Lao Liu only mentioned this, didn't say anything else? ”

"He also said that if there are any technical problems that you don't understand, you can find Zhang Xiaolong, and he will provide detailed information."

Pei Chengyi looked at Hua Jianfeng.

"I'll contact Zhang Xiaolong later, and ask him to prepare the information."

"It's not about the technology." Qiu Boqing finally seized the opportunity to show his head. "On the way here, we have already looked at the relevant materials. If the intelligence provided by the Military Intelligence Agency is not wrong, I am afraid that this naval battle will rewrite history. Interestingly, the same naval battle that was born in this area more than 50 years ago also rewrote history. ”

"What do you mean?" Pei Chengyi asked directly.

"The performance of the third-generation forced electromagnetic interference system developed by the United States is no worse than ours, and even a little more advanced in some aspects." Qiu Boqing paused slightly and said, "That is to say, if the task force has this extremely advanced equipment. I'm afraid that the anti-ship missiles of the Argentine Air Force will all become ornaments. ”

Pei Chengyi nodded and didn't ask any more.

Because after the Indian War, Pei Chengyi served as the director of the Equipment Office, specifically responsible for examining and approving the equipment development and production of the three armed forces of the Republic, so he is very aware of the performance of the third-generation forced electromagnetic interference system, and even more aware of the impact this new weapon will have on the war. Not to mention anything else, under the influence of the third military reform, the equipment items of all branches of the armed forces have been cut and reduced, and very few of them have been able to pass the examination and approval of the equipment office, while the "third-generation forced electromagnetic interference system" has not only passed the examination, but has also been rated as a priority project.

During the Korean Peninsula War, the forced electromagnetic interference system was subordinated and showed a shocking performance

In fact, the five nuclear powers were already conducting research on this before that. Before the advent of composite batteries. In order to increase the energy level of the jamming system to the actual combat level, there are two main ways, one is to shorten the jamming time, and the other is to use a larger energy source. The typical representative of the former is the electromagnetic pulse bomb that can destroy all electronic equipment in the killing range in an instant, and the latter is classified as a nuclear weapon "functional enhancement special bomb, although these two munitions are very powerful, but they are limited by innate factors." None of them became decisive weapons to change the face of war.

The electrical pulse is not widely used and only has an impact on unprotected electronic devices. "Special bombs. And because of its "nuclear weapons." is limited on any occasion.

After the advent of composite batteries, the problem of limiting the energy of electric collision weapons exhibitions was solved.

During the Japanese War, the forced electromagnetic interference system showed its might.

Exactly, after the war of Japan. The major powers have begun to develop forced electromagnetic interference devices, and the Republic and the United States have begun to develop a second-generation forced electromagnetic interference system. During the Indian War, the Indian Navy spent a lot of money to introduce the forced electromagnetic interference system from the British played a very important role, although it did not change the ultimate fate of the fleet. But no one denies the prospect of forced electromagnetic interference systems.

After the war in India, the Republic and the United States began to develop the third generation of forced electric collision jamming systems.

Because the technological superiority of the Republic over the United States is extremely obvious. Coupled with the rapid transformation of international relations, all but a qualified and ambitious regional power like Russia has abandoned research in favor of republics or annihilation.

It was at this time that Britain gave up its own research and cooperated with the United States to develop the third generation of forced electromagnetic interference devices.

The problem is that the threshold for third-generation forced electromagnetic interference systems is very high.

The first generation of forced electromagnetic interference system solves the problem of whether there is or not, and the second generation focuses on solving the problems existing in the first generation. For example, the devastating blow to its own electronic system, the third generation expands the application range and adaptability of the forced electromagnetic interference system on the basis of the second generation, and focuses on solving the problem of miniaturization.

According to Pei Chengyi's grasp of the situation, the main design index of the third-generation forced electromagnetic interference system, which is directly under the responsibility of the Logistics Equipment Department of the General Staff, is miniaturization. In other words, if all design indicators are met, the forced electromagnetic interference system can be installed not only on the warship, but also on the vehicle. Even in the form of a pod mounted on a fighter plane. If the manufacturing cost can be reduced, it may also become a missile warhead.

Imagine that if forced electromagnetic interference systems were to become widespread, there would be no hiding place for electronic devices.

Among other things, all open electronic systems will lose their living space. What's more, almost all detection systems are open electronic systems. Even passive detection systems are open electronic systems. Other words. When the forced electromagnetic interference system is extended to a certain extent. The war will once again return to its primitive state, and the most effective detection tools will not be radars and thermographs, but human eyes and ears.

There is no doubt that at this point, the face of war will completely change.

The question is. Is it possible that the United States will be ahead of the Republic in developing a third-generation forced electric collision jamming system?

Pei Chengyi felt that it was unlikely, but he did not dare to completely deny it.

To put it simply, the core technology of the third-generation forced electromagnetic interference system, that is, the main technology required for miniaturization, is the technology of energy storage and energy conversion, and the basis of these two technologies is conduction. Because the Republic has an undeniably huge advantage in missile technology, it is unlikely that the United States will pass the Republic in this field. However, in addition to the core technology, the third-generation forced electric collision jamming system also needs a lot of other technical support, which tests the design ability and innovation ability of engineers. In any case, there is no shortage of good engineers in the United States, let alone genius in innovation. According to Pei Chengyi's estimate. Even if the United States does not have a way to solve the problem of miniaturization of the energy system, it can adopt a step-by-step approach, that is, using existing technology, two and a half generations of forced electromagnetic interference systems. After a breakthrough in key technologies, the third generation of forced electromagnetic interference system will be opened, and finally the third and a half generations will be opened.

In fact. The Republic is doing the same.

Because the threshold is too high. It's hard to bang on it in a short period of time. The troops also needed a new forced electromagnetic interference system, so before leaving the equipment office, Pei Chengyi not only suggested that the third-generation forced electromagnetic interference system be opened in stages, but also called Xiang Linghui, hoping that the chief of the general staff would pay attention to this matter. There is no doubt that with Pei Chengyi's influence, as well as the personal relationship between the two. Xiang Linghui will certainly not ignore this very important suggestion.

To put it simply, among the four generals seated, Pei Chengyi knows the third generation of the forced magnetic jamming system best.

Of course, Hua Jianfeng is also very clear.

Seeing that Pei Chengyi didn't plan to speak, Hua Jianfeng said: "In this way, we must prepare for the worst

"That's exactly what we suggested. Liang Guoxiang glanced at Pei Chengyi and said, "Although the purpose of the war is to recapture the Falklands, it cannot attack the Argentine mainland. In order to achieve this goal, Duchway could only find an opportunity to defeat the Argentine Air Force. Because there is no choice of a war of attrition, but a general decisive battle, we have enough reason to believe that the task force will enter the strike range of the Argentine Air Force at the right time, forcing the Argentine Air Force to fight a decisive battle. It is impossible for Dudgway not to understand. If the task force is still ashamed, we can respond to the situation and wait until the Royal Navy has to send the Marines ashore to sneak a sneak attack on the landing fleet and the losing fleet, rather than dismissing the special fleet. ”

"That is, the Argentine Air Force will be able to devote its full combat strength?" Hua Jianfeng asked.

"Not all, but partial. To be exact. It is to convince the Argentine Air Force or to convince us that it is possible to defeat the task force even without using all its strength. ”

Pei Chengyi frowned slightly. looked at Liang Guoxiang.

"Previously, we always believed that the task force would wait" for revenge. arrived, gathered three aircraft carriers and then drove into the war zone. The question is, is this necessary? Or is it necessary to gamble on the entire assets of the United Kingdom? Liang Guoxiang sneered a few times and said, "There is no doubt that not to mention the loss of three aircraft carriers, as long as one aircraft carrier is sunk, the British authorities will put military operations on hold." In is a conflict. Not a war, neither side declared war. As you can imagine. As long as either side suddenly ceases military operations. The conflict will end. With the intervention of foreign forces. The chances of another conflict are very slim. More than 50 years ago, Argentina and Britain did not declare war or recognize each other's sovereignty over the Falklands. Other words. That conflict more than fifty years ago is not over. ”

"There is a high probability that the task force will enter the theater of operations ahead of schedule." Seeing that Liang Guoxiang was off topic again, Pei Chengyi had to remind him.

Liang Guoxiang nodded and said, "That's my opinion. Dudgway must know that you are in command of the battle, so he has reason to believe that you will not miss the opportunity to wreak havoc on the task force. That is, as soon as the task force enters the theater of operations. Whatever you do, you will take action. ”

"The question is, with only two aircraft carriers, what are the odds for the task force?" Hua Jianfeng frowned and said, "Don't say that the Argentine Air Force is pouring out, even if only a third of the fighters are dispatched, and even the Argentine Air Force does not contribute at all, as long as the submarines, especially our four submarines, wield normally, not to mention the heavy damage to the task force, even if the task force is completely annihilated, it is not impossible." ”

"It's not just two aircraft carriers that have arrived."

"What do you mean?" Pei Chengyi immediately asked.

Liang Guoxiang hesitated slightly. "We also heard on the way that the U.S. Navy's Fourth Fleet aircraft carrier battle group had already left the Mediterranean, and even if it sailed normally, it should have entered the South Atlantic a few days ago," he said. According to the estimates of the Military Intelligence Agency, it is quite possible that the American fleet will be involved in combat operations. ”

"That's too blatant, isn't it?" Hua Jianfeng looked completely incredulous.

"It's bold, but who's to say it's not?" Qiu Boqing smiled bitterly and said, "Whether it's true or not, we don't count." However, the Military Intelligence Agency is dealing with the matter, and it is believed that a definite report will be made soon. ”

"You're right. Who can guarantee that? Pei Chengyi let out a long breath and said. We have to consider the possible outcome of the U.S. aircraft carrier battle group.

Not openly participating in the war, of course, but helping the Royal Navy in some secret way. ”

"For example, sending carrier-based fighters to provide air defense cover for the task force."

Hearing Liang Guoxiang's words, Pei Chengyi nodded and waited for Liang Guoxiang to continue.

"That's the possibility I'm thinking about first." Liang Guoxiang took the cigarette handed by his partner and said, "The task force will definitely get close to the Falklands, but it can't do nothing." That is, the Argentine Air Force cannot be challenged in order to defeat the Argentine Air Force, and there must be a good reason, such as bombing the Argentine army on the island to prepare for a landing operation. Or rather, an attempt to send a certain special forces to the island. Either way, Dudgway would certainly make a reason. As a result, the carrier-based fighters of the task force will not be able to perform all anti-aircraft combat missions, and even too many anti-aircraft fighters will not be deployed. In order to ensure the absolute security of the task force, Duchway had no other way but to use the fighters of the Fourth Fleet. Importantly, as long as the U.S. Navy's carrier-based fighters operate in the vicinity of the task force, even if they are shot down, they will not be given a handle, and at most they will acquiesce in war losses. Because Britain has already reached an agreement with the United States for the exchange of fighter jets, the United States will not even bear the losses, and all battle losses will be credited to the British account. As for whether Britain will repay this arrears, it is a muddled account. ”

"In this way, Duchway will have nothing to fear." Hua Jianfeng muttered.

"How many aircraft carriers does the Fourth Fleet have?"

"In total, there are six ships, four of which are operating at sea, and no fewer than three are expected to reach the South Atlantic."

"That is, it is equivalent to increasing the aviation strength of the task force by one to one and a half times."

Liang Xianxiang nodded and didn't say much.

"It's a huge threat and it does have the potential to make Duchway more proactive." Pei Chengyi paused slightly and said, "I think that in addition to strengthening the vigilance and entering the battle state in advance, the best choice at the moment is to sit back and watch the changes." ”

"Do nothing?" Hua Jianfeng looked at Pei Chengyi.

"yes, do nothing." Pei Chengyi smiled and said, "No matter what, as General Liang said, if Du Qiwei wants to sing this play well, he still needs an introduction." Rather than try your luck, it's better to keep things the same. Once you've figured out Dudgway's hole cards, it's never too late to take action. ”

Seeing Pei Chengyi's categorical appearance, Hua Jianfeng nodded and didn't say anything more.

Liang Guoxiang and Qiu Boqing came to report at the beginning, so they naturally would not rashly oppose Pei Chengyi's decision.