Chapter 1068
: Venturing Deep into the Den of Dragons and Tigers, Longxia Military Trade is a Breath
For them, and for the navy, entering the nuclear power era—how could anyone not be happy?
Meanwhile, on the other side, at the Air Force headquarters military base.
The atmosphere in the executive's office was very relaxed.
"Report: The research on Dark Sword One is progressing very rapidly and yielding fruitful results."
"According to the timeline, it will be put into mass production as early as the end of June, or at the latest around mid-July."
Ma Zhengbang sat there listening to his subordinates' latest report, and finally a smile appeared on his face. "Very good, we have finally embarked on a fast track of development. In terms of equipment, our dependence on other countries is also decreasing. This is something to celebrate."
"It is estimated that it will not be long before we completely break free from our dependence on foreign equipment and forge a path with our own characteristics."
"We can finally hold our heads high!"
That's right. Ma Zhengbang has always sought to make equipment development independent and controllable, hoping that one day he can upgrade equipment independently and controllably like the Navy.
Fortunately, he chose to trust Su Dingping and provided whatever the other party wanted, offering 100% unconditional support.
The returns are substantial, with the emergence of the Dark Sword-1 high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft being the best example and a landmark piece of equipment.
In addition to this reconnaissance aircraft, Su Dingping also provided high-performance aero engines.
This is precisely why the production and finalization of the J-10 fighter jet were accelerated, and engineering production was successfully carried out, with ten prototypes already produced.
All ten prototypes were used for test flights, and the parameters obtained were excellent. The powerful engine impressed the ace test pilots, who all gave it a thumbs up!
In this way, the Air Force finally has its own third-generation air superiority fighter, and has finally achieved independent control over equipment production, so that it can produce as many as it wants in the future.
The J-10 fighter jet was previously equipped with engines purchased from the White Bear Tribe. After the engine supply was cut off, the research and development work was almost at a standstill. Fortunately, Su Dingping provided turbofan engines in time.
With its own aero-engine, the J-10 project was revived and entered a phase of rapid development.
The people in the Air Force's equipment research and development department were full of confidence, and even said that they had entered the free kingdom of fighter jet development and no longer had to worry about being held back by others!
There has also been new progress in bomber manufacturing, with an improved version of the H-6 already underway.
In short, the air force today is no longer what it was two years ago, no, a year ago. It is striding confidently forward into the future!
In comparison, the Army's progress has been relatively slow, especially in recent months, where it has been so low-key that it has barely made a splash.
The separation of the missile force and the establishment of the Rocket Force directly put the Army, which was already doing well, at a slight disadvantage compared to the Air Force, which was on a fast track of development.
Fortunately, with a good foundation and sufficient skill, the impact wasn't as significant as one might imagine!
On June 1st, Xue Shuai held a highly confidential meeting with the top leaders to discuss the development of a covert front.
The covert operations consist of two main components: the establishment of intelligence teams and the advancement of the remote breeding program belonging to the Longxia tribe.
"We have deployed covert operations in the Eagle Tribe, the British Tribe, and other countries, and after several months of progress, we have achieved initial success."
"If we continue to implement the current plan, our covert operations will become increasingly consolidated, and we will reap considerable rewards."
"Therefore, I suggest that the remote aquaculture plan previously submitted by Su Dingping can be fully launched."
Xue Shuai glanced at his notebook and then gave a serious report.
Many conditions are now in place, and the remote aquaculture plan can be put on the agenda, as Su Dingping proposed at the last All-Army Conference.
It is also an important part of the new three-step strategy and a crucial component of the intelligence gathering for the Longxia tribe!
The leaders present fell into deep thought. The next second, someone spoke up, and the group huddled together to discuss the matter. They then consulted Xue Shuai on many details.
Before arriving, Xue Shuai had already detailed the remote aquaculture report submitted by Su Dingping and took this opportunity to report it to the leadership and begin its implementation.
Since shifting its focus to the economy, the Longxia tribe has prioritized stability.
Such a large-scale construction of a covert front is normal during wartime, but it is very rare to do so in peacetime.
Aside from seeking stability, the most important reason was the previous lack of funds.
But now, we must expedite the implementation of the plan, develop more intelligence personnel, and further consolidate the covert front to serve the country's overall strategy!
"We have approved the plan for the covert operations. Your military and national security departments should leverage their respective strengths to implement and advance it as soon as possible."
After nearly two hours of discussion, the higher-ups made the relevant decision and assigned the task to Xue Shuai.
"Yes."
After Xue Shuai left, he held talks with the head of the National Security Department. The two sides formed a joint working group to be responsible for the implementation of the remote breeding plan and to ensure that the plan could be carried out smoothly.
Extending the tentacles of the covert front to Western countries and to the Eagle Tribe would have been completely unimaginable in the past.
Regardless, there is a huge, very huge, gap in strength between the two sides.
In addition, the previous military spending was far too low. It wasn't enough to cover other areas, let alone the covert front, as developing downstream operations requires a lot of money.
One of the most important reasons is that a lot of investment is made, but the results are not visible in the short term. The construction of the covert front takes a long time, ranging from three to five years to more than ten or even twenty or thirty years.
This is due to the slow nature of infiltration; it cannot be rushed. However, if successful, it will undoubtedly be a monumental achievement. Naturally, sufficient patience is needed to wait for the conditions to mature.
In fact, the deeper one goes into the core of an enemy country, the greater the difficulty becomes, increasing exponentially, and the greater the cost becomes.
At that stage, it's not just about throwing money at the problem; it involves a combination of various methods. Building a covert front involves exploiting the enemy's weaknesses to obtain more secret information, which helps in making appropriate judgments and decisions.
Previously, the Longxia tribe was not wealthy enough to afford even a penny, so they had to be very careful with their money. Naturally, they couldn't invest much in building their covert operations. Therefore, they could only maintain the bare minimum.
Things are very different now. After so many years of rapid development, our economic strength has reached a whole new level. Although we are not yet as wealthy as developed Western countries, things are certainly different now.
With money secured, the next crucial element is talent. As top talents who studied in the West return to China, and with the domestic talent pool already established to a considerable size, they are now capable of shouldering corresponding responsibilities.
Moreover, with enough money, various means can be implemented to attract more ambitious foreigners to join the clandestine front and serve the country.
The situation on Earth is becoming increasingly complex, tense, and volatile. Naturally, the country needs to allocate some of its resources to accelerate the development of the covert front and expand the number and scale of intelligence personnel.
Doing so naturally serves the country's grand strategy, thereby increasing leverage in negotiations and maneuvering with other countries!
For example, in important negotiations, if one side knows the opponent's bottom line, it can greatly enhance the initiative in the negotiation and thus better control the opponent!
The covert front is naturally designed to allow a nation to obtain more internal intelligence about its adversaries, thereby providing a basis for the decisions and judgments of those in power.
The construction of the covert front and the remote aquaculture plan were carried out in parallel, and both were classified as top state secrets.
The plan of the operation, as well as the list of relevant personnel, were known to only a few people.
The remote breeding plan is the visible one, while the covert front is much deeper. As this plan is implemented, a large number of Longxia people have already begun to take action.
They infiltrate relevant countries through various channels in a purposeful and rhythmic manner.
Meanwhile, on the internet, the recruitment and incubation of Western colonists has been secretly underway. An invisible network, centered on the Longxia tribe, is rapidly spreading towards Western countries and other nations on Earth.
"Report: Our people have arrived at the Eagle Tribe and are already doing very well."
The intelligence officer walked into Xue Shuai's office with the latest work report and reported with a serious expression, "We have also been planning to promote our country to Western countries online and recruit their people."
"Everything is going very smoothly, and our covert operations have achieved initial success."
Xue Shuai nodded in satisfaction and said, "Remember, you must ensure all confidentiality is maintained, and absolutely guarantee the purity and loyalty of the team. Also, ensure their safety and make sure they have no worries whatsoever!"
"Yes, sir."
The intelligence officer immediately accepted the order.
After the office door closed, Xue Shuai stood up from his chair, walked slowly to the window and looked into the distance, his gaze becoming incredibly profound.
The plan to build a covert front was implemented very smoothly, which is the best example of how well their work went!
Anything done by humans is bound to have unexpected events.
For this reason, the Navy took relevant actions, seizing the opportunity to provide a boost.
On June 2nd, the Navy's Foreign Trade Department organized a grand ceremony for the collective delivery of ships, with six Type 052 guided-missile destroyers being delivered to five different countries.
The event was even broadcast live on television, with CCTV's team specially invited over.
CCTV also cooperated very well, broadcasting the warships in multiple languages to a global audience, making them look majestic and incredibly impressive!
The crew of the six warships came from five different countries; they were personnel selected in advance by the countries in question to receive the ships.
"Waaah!"
With a whistle, the six warships simultaneously cast off and set sail for their respective countries.
At the relevant docks, foreign affairs personnel and military attachés from the five countries were all there to bid farewell to the warships purchased by their respective countries as they set sail for home. The scene was truly grand and lively.
Fireworks, firecrackers, and deafening drums transformed the scene into a major festival temple fair!
Zhang Zhaoxin publicly announced on the spot: "According to the contract, our navy will supply one or two Type 052 guided-missile destroyers to the relevant countries every month until all military trade contracts are completed!"
"Therefore, we ask those countries that have not yet received the Type 052 destroyers to be patient. We will ensure the delivery of the warships without any reduction in quality or specifications!"
These words are a declaration to the world that while developing its own strength, the Longxia Navy will also take into account the fulfillment of military trade contracts and will never do anything unethical like shortchanging customers.
This also sets a new rule for Blue Star Military Trade: when buying weapons from the Dragon Summer Tribe, you won't get a counterfeit version.
Previously, they had always kept the contracts in their own hands. Now, with six Type 052 guided-missile destroyers being delivered at the same time, it has naturally caused a sensation on Earth, especially in Western countries!
"Holy crap, the Longxia tribe is really going all out this time! They're not just going to deliver, they're delivering six ships! That's insane!"
"In the past, things were slow and we had to urge them many times. The people of Longxia said they were under construction. This time, six ships were delivered, which means that at least four countries received the goods ahead of schedule. The Longxia Navy has changed its previous slow delivery style and is about to break the record."
"Who knows the specific reason? The Longxia Navy used to produce too slowly, only knowing how to meet its own needs. Now that it has changed its style, it is probably because its production capacity has increased and its production lines have been expanded?"
"For the people of Longxia, adding a new production line shouldn't be a problem, so the delivery speed will probably have to be increased in the future."
"The last sentence from the Longxia Navy spokesperson, it felt like he was setting a rule for Blue Star's military trade?"
Having learned of the relevant information, the high-ranking officials of various countries have made reasonable judgments and naturally look forward to a breath of fresh air in the Blue Star military trade market.
In fact, everyone knows very well that counterfeit military products are rampant in the Blue Star Military Trade Market.
Western countries, driven by greed and a desire to make money unscrupulously, have recklessly exaggerated the capabilities of their military. (End of Chapter)