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John and the other pilots did not hesitate to increase their altitude.

They quickly activated the aircraft's emergency avoidance system and skillfully controlled the aircraft, performing a series of intricate movements in an attempt to escape from the missile lock that followed them.

While nervously controlling the fighter plane, John prayed silently in his heart, hoping that these efforts would be effective.

After a series of thrilling evasive actions, a glimmer of hope flashed in John's eyes:

The missile finally missed its target!

He took a deep breath and quickly reported the situation to the base headquarters:

"Report to the command center that the missile has deviated and our aircraft is temporarily safe."

At the same time, the other three B1B bombers also sent safety signals.

After Commander Benito heard the news, his tense nerves relaxed a little:

"Received, please continue to be highly vigilant and return immediately..."

However, before he could finish his words, something unexpected happened, breaking the brief peace.

"No! It's back!"

"Damn it! It's turning a direct line, it's conscious..."

"Boom!" The missile hit the B1B Lancer bomber hard.

In an instant, the entire sky was dyed red with blazing flames, and deafening explosions echoed in the night sky.

The powerful shock wave tore the four B1B bombers apart instantly. The fragments flew across the night sky, and the fire reflected half of the sky red.

The four pilots, including John, only had time to let out a cry of terror before they were knocked unconscious by the violent shock wave.

Their bodies fell from high altitude along with the fragments of the fuselage that disintegrated in the explosion.

Changi West Air Force Base.

Commander Benito witnessed all this.

The moment the missile hit the bomber, his heart seemed to be hit with a heavy hammer.

He opened his eyes wide and stared at the scene on the radar screen in disbelief.

The signals of the four B1B bombers have disappeared without a trace, replaced by chaotic clutter and flashing warning lights.

Benito's face was as pale as paper. He pressed the communication button with trembling hands, trying to contact the pilots.

However, the communication channel was completely silent and there was no response.

"How dare they! How dare they! How dare they!" Benito roared angrily, furiously sweeping the files on the desktop to the ground.

Other officials and technicians in the base held their heads and were too shocked to speak.

"Commander..." the radar operator made the final confirmation with a trembling voice, "Four B1Bs... were all hit by missiles... confirmed to have been destroyed..."

Benito took a deep breath and tried his best to calm down his excitement.

However, anger and frustration surged into his heart, and he couldn't help roaring:

"This is a naked provocation! They are blatantly challenging our bottom line!"

"They must pay with blood and pay an unbearable price!" His voice was full of determination and cruelty.

"Quick! Report to the headquarters immediately and ask for reinforcements! We need more troops, more fighters, warships, tanks and rocket launchers!" Benito's eyes flashed with a cold light, "I want to completely destroy this place. Turned into ruins!"

The news spread back to China like lightning. Austin was shocked when he heard the news and immediately summoned the top brass of the Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps for emergency consultations.

"My colleagues, we have obviously underestimated the opponent's air defense capabilities. Now, we must clarify the rationality and necessity of this action to the president, Congress and the people." Austin said solemnly.

"At the same time, we must also show our unswerving determination and reasonable attitude!" he added.

Air Force Commander Mark’s face was as dark as water, and he spoke slowly:

"Everyone must understand that this is a decision we made together. Moreover, this bombing operation is completely necessary. The continued flow of arms from northern Bagan poses a serious threat to our national security and global interests. We must take decisive measures measures to combat it.”

He paused and continued: "But unfortunately, we did underestimate their air defense capabilities. However, this does not become a reason for us to retreat. On the contrary, we should take larger and more decisive actions to give them a A profound lesson!”

Army Commander Daniel clenched his fists and frowned. His voice was firm and powerful: "I agree with taking more severe counterattack measures. This is related to our national dignity! I suggest deploying ground troops immediately and be ready to attack at any time." . We want them to know that any provocation will come at a heavy price!"

Navy Commander Barndo, who was always known for his bellicosity, was unusually calm at this moment.

Barndo knew in his heart that it would be difficult for ships to cross the battlefield belonging to the bay.

He spoke in a deep voice: "Counterattack is inevitable, but before that, we need to learn from our failures and not act in haste."

"We must more carefully assess the opponent's strength and the possible knock-on effects of a full-scale attack."

"We cannot repeat the same mistakes again, failure is not an option for us!"

Barndo's words revealed unquestionable determination.

The commander of the Marine Corps stood aside with his arms crossed, quietly observing the three decision-makers in front of him as a bystander.

Mark's emotions were ignited again: "Assessment is necessary, but military action is not the only means. We should impose economic sanctions on them and give them a heavy blow economically."

Daniel immediately agreed: "Yes, we can adopt a two-pronged approach, carrying out military strikes and imposing economic sanctions. In this way, the whole world will see our determination and strength."

Barndo added: "This time, we must not ignore the collection and analysis of intelligence. We need to have a deep understanding of their strategic intentions, weapon performance and whether there are more advanced equipment. Only in this way can we develop more accurate strategy and tactics.”

"Mr. Minister," he looked at Austin, "I strongly recommend strengthening intelligence collection to ensure that we can grasp the latest developments."

The commander of the Marine Corps remained silent, his eyes moving on the three decision-makers.

He picked up the coffee cup in his hand, only to find it was empty.

He chirped slightly and stood up to pour the coffee.

This simple action finally caught Austin's attention. "You don't seem to have expressed your opinion yet?" Austin asked.

The commander was silent for a moment, and then spoke slowly, his voice firm and powerful:

"I have been listening and thinking. I believe that everyone here is determined to think about the country and the people. And I will fully support our joint decision-making, whether it is military action or economic sanctions. But more importantly Yes," he paused and glanced at the faces of every decision-maker, "We need to ensure that every action is based on accurate intelligence and comprehensive assessment. We cannot be blind, nor can we hesitate. Win this war at a price."

After his words fell, the conference room fell into a brief silence. Then, Austin nodded, "Very good, your opinion is valuable. We will comprehensively consider all factors and formulate the most secure plan. Now, let us work together to fight for the future of the country!"

The next day, Austin cautiously reported his in-depth discussions to the White House.

In this opinion, they emphasized the urgency and rationality of the mission to prove that the action was not taken lightly.

At the same time, they also put forward three core suggestions: carrying out larger-scale military strikes, implementing tougher economic sanctions, and comprehensively and accurately assessing the other party's military strength.

Night fell, and the lights in the White House conference room were dim.

Everyone present, whether it was the solemn-looking decision-maker or the anxious assistant, was deeply shocked by the incident of the B1B bomber being shot down by local armed forces.

This news was like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake, arousing unprecedented psychological fluctuations.

Among them, Defense Secretary Austin was particularly emotional.

He slammed the table with a firm and angry voice: "This is a blatant contempt and challenge to our national strength. We must respond with a tough stance and decisive actions!"

However, before he finished speaking, a member of the security advisory team raised objections: "Mr. Minister, please stay rational. We all know who our opponent is."

He took a deep breath and continued: "If we launch a large-scale military operation rashly, it is likely to trigger an unpredictable military crisis. By then, the development of the situation will be far beyond our control."

Austin frowned, obviously displeased: "You mean we are afraid of some opponents? I want to tell you, we are never afraid of any enemy in the world. No matter who we face, we have the confidence and determination to defend Protect your own interests!”

Members of the security advisory team hurriedly explained: "Mr. Minister, I am not questioning our courage and strength. What I want to emphasize is that we must act cautiously and fully take into account the more advanced weapons and technologies that the other party may possess."

He paused and his tone became more serious: "According to our deductions, the opponent's military strength in the offshore area has reached the world's leading level. If we are blindly confident and think that we have the advantage in any situation, then we are likely to We will be in an unprecedented dangerous situation. What we pursue is status and influence, not endless war."