The military-industrial scientific research system of the academic master

The impact of the 911 incident on the North American continent was almost subversive.

Since then, "anti-terrorism" has become the top and most unquestionable political correctness in Washington.

Any proposition related to this can almost go all the way unimpeded.

In order to avoid the recurrence of similar incidents, the White House quickly granted special permission to the intelligence department and launched targeted secret monitoring and wiretapping activities.

After all, most of the Internet and communication equipment in the early 21st century were highly dependent on the core technology of American companies, and it was not difficult to do this.

It should be said that this decision may not be bad in terms of the original intention.

But it is well known.

Some things, as long as they are not cut off, are equivalent to no management.

After losing restrictions, such a useful means as wiretapping soon began to prosper and develop.

It started in China, but soon extended to almost the whole world.

As for the purpose of wiretapping, it almost immediately deviated from the real "anti-terrorism needs" and completely let go.

The Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, the Treasury Department, the National Intelligence Agency...all launched their own wiretapping plans under the cover of the anti-terrorism banner.

There are so many immortals.

Later, the famous "Prism" project was one of them.

In this context, the US military, as the top powerful department, naturally could not remain indifferent.

Not only the intelligence agencies under the Ministry of Defense, but even the four major military services quickly followed up, relying on their foundation laid during the Cold War to catch up and once occupied half of similar projects...

And the "Ladies' Love" project mentioned by General Lance Lord is a long-term monitoring mission authorized by the Air Force to perform in East Asia and Southeast Asia based on the intelligence station in Misawa Air Base.

Like all peers, the initial mission content was just to obtain satellite communication signals over the Asia-Pacific region through an array of 33 antennas.

But the monitoring objects soon expanded to telephone, fax and Internet data.

The intelligence station, which was originally just a supplement to the base, was soon upgraded to the "Misawa Security Operations Center".

And it became one of the highest confidentiality units supported by the Air Force Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency.

Even in a department like the Air Force Space Command, not just anyone can access relevant information.

That is why Admiral Lord just acted so secretive.

It was not until he walked back into the office that he signaled Brigadier General John Raymond behind him to start reporting the details:

"Tell me, what specific findings did Misawa have."

Although the report itself was in the latter's hands, it was at least dozens or hundreds of pages thick.

Lord was not an intelligence officer, and if he flipped through it slowly, it would take at least several hours to finish reading it.

"Although China changed its communication key a few months ago, we are temporarily unable to decipher the specific content of its encrypted satellite communication, but the 373rd Squadron found through retrospective monitoring information that from 6 o'clock last night local time in China, some satellite communication signals began to become abnormally active, especially the two tactical communication satellites numbered FH-1 and FH1A."

Raymond opened the folder, took out a page from it and put it in front of Lord:

"It is preliminarily determined that the communication range is in this area in the central and western part of China."

Lord put on his glasses and looked down, and found that there was a map of China on the paper.

An oval includes a total of six regions in the central and western parts.

Among them, Longyuan, Qin Province and Ning Province are marked as high probabilities, while the probabilities of the other three regions are relatively low.

After a pause, Raymond took out another page:

"This morning, local time, another high-orbit communication satellite numbered ST-1 carried out two rounds of high-intensity signal transmission. Although it is restricted by the fixed position and broadcast mode of this satellite, the specific communication range cannot be determined for the time being, but according to the intelligence we have obtained before, ST-1 is responsible for the strategic communication function within the Chinese army. Generally, only the highest decision-making level or the first-level units in the war zone will use this satellite."

Combined with the news he heard outside just now, Lord quickly filled in the whole picture of the whole thing in his mind:

"So, the situation is probably that they conducted a missile test last night, and reported the results to the capital after confirming the test results this morning?"

He frowned slightly:

"But if it's just like this, it doesn't seem necessary to make such a big fuss?"

"Of course not only . "

Raymond shook his head:

"The 373rd Squadron also used backdoor programs to analyze mobile phone communications in several key areas over the past period of time. Although most of them were peripheral personnel and the content of calls and text messages basically did not directly involve secrets, some useful conclusions can still be drawn by integrating a large amount of information. "

"About a week ago, China transported a new type of medium-range ballistic missile to the central region of Qin Province. Judging from the units involved in this work, it is likely to be an improved model of Dongfeng 21. After the missile was shipped, several research institutes involved in synthetic aperture radar in the aerospace system were lifted from the closed state, and some employees entered the Spring Festival holiday. In addition..."

"..."

In the 21st century with highly developed information levels, it is basically impossible to achieve 100% confidentiality from the source of anything.

However, a lot of useful information is often hidden in a vast sea of ​​useless information.

Only after obtaining certain clues can we quickly narrow down the screening scope and carry out rational deductions in a targeted manner.

What Raymond is explaining is this process:

"Combined with the above indirect signs, as well as the relevant information we have obtained before, the target that looks like the deck of an aircraft carrier is not just a simple symbol."

Having said this, he took a deep breath and then gave the final conclusion of the entire report:

"The Chinese side... probably launched a ballistic missile with anti-ship capabilities!"

In fact, as early as the late 1990s, the US military learned through some special channels that China was probably developing a special weapon specifically targeted at aircraft carriers to prevent the situation in early 1996 from happening again.

However, the good times did not last long, and this special channel was quickly cracked, causing them to lose subsequent more detailed intelligence sources.

There are also different opinions on the nature of this "special weapon".

Initially, considering that the service branch associated with the special channel was the Second Artillery Force, it was logically assumed to be an anti-ship ballistic missile.

This made the Navy quite nervous.

But soon some technical departments believed that it was indeed difficult to use ballistic missiles to attack moving targets. Moreover, neither the United States nor the Soviet Union had previously had similar weapons for reference. The possibility of relying on China to complete the research and development of relevant weapons was very low.

At the same time, other subsequent signs also indicate that China has launched a research and development plan for supersonic heavy anti-ship missiles. The technical route and performance parameters are similar to the P800 equipped by the Red Navy during the Cold War——

Using a ramjet engine, the terminal speed when selecting high-altitude ballistics is about Mach 4, and the range is about 500-600 kilometers, which is basically equivalent to the combat radius of a carrier-based aircraft when performing a ground strike mission, and it can indeed reach a certain area The ability to refuse.

This seems much more "reasonable".

More importantly, the Navy is also more willing to believe in this possibility.

Discussions about anti-ship ballistic missiles were quickly discontinued, but remained on the desk of Air Force Space Command as a possibility.

Therefore, Lord, whose eyelids had been half drooped just now, instantly raised his head.

The spectacle lenses are slightly reflective under the light of the gorgeous chandelier, but they still cannot block the sharp sight hidden behind:

"This project actually exists?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he thought for a moment and spoke again:

"wrong……"

"First of all, can you confirm that it is a medium-range ballistic missile?"

Some of the characteristics of heavy cruise missiles like the P800 when hitting high ballistics are very close to ballistic missiles.

But in terms of interception difficulty, there is a fundamental difference.

Raymond nodded:

"On the Chinese Internet, a video that was supposed to be of the launch of a missile appeared. Although it was quickly deleted, the intelligence department still obtained the relevant content."

"According to analysis, before the visible fire disappears, the speed of the flying object has reached at least Mach 3, and if it is an ordinary supersonic cruise missile...or even a short-range tactical ballistic missile, It’s impossible to have such a speed in the early stages of launch, unless..."

He hesitated.

"Unless what?"

Lord asked.

The nature of this missile was very important to him.

If it is really a medium-range ballistic missile with a range of more than 1,500 kilometers and a trajectory high point far away from the atmosphere, then the Air Force Space Command can use this reason to increase its voice in the sea-based missile defense system.

The premise is that no own incident occurs.

Otherwise it would be embarrassing to go around in circles.

"Unless China's hypersonic technology is at the same level as ours..."

When he said this, Raymond himself laughed.

Lance Lord, who was opposite him, also laughed.

This is obviously impossible.

The atmosphere in the office actually became a lot more relaxed because of this.

"You just said that they were hitting a fixed target?"

The admiral took out a cigar and then buried his entire body into the back of the boss's chair.

"That's right."

Raymond's expression was also much softer than before:

"So it is currently speculated that the opponent may not be able to actually let the ballistic missile attack a moving target. It has only tested the ability of the SAR seeker to screen characteristic signals and use the rudder to terminally calibrate the ballistic trajectory."

"In addition, the missile may have slowed down in the final stage. On the one hand, it ensures the normal operation of the SAR seeker. On the other hand, it also allows for longer reaction time and improves hit accuracy."

"It's better not to take it lightly."

Lord waved his hand and looked worried:

"Even if we can only attack fixed targets, if the opponent strikes first and strikes before the fleet leaves port, it will still cause us great losses..."

In fact, Raymond knows very well that the possibility of China taking action against the US military first is almost non-existent.

But this statement can arouse the Pearl Harbor PTSD of superiors and lay the foundation for subsequent use of the topic.

So he nodded repeatedly:

"Although the reaction time for medium-range ballistic missiles is relatively long, if the navy intercepts them entirely by itself, the success rate is still very low..."

Lord took a puff of his cigar with satisfaction and continued his high-sounding speech:

"Yes... The navy is not capable enough, so we have to bear some of the pressure for them, which is really difficult..."

After speaking, the two smiled at each other.

"You should work overtime tonight and write a complete analysis report on this matter, focusing on the threat of this new type of ballistic missile and the necessity of integrating the sea-based Standard 3 and land-based missile interception systems."

Finally, Lord showed his true colors:

"As for the specific details... Without deviating from the conclusion of the intelligence analysis, you can use your own subjective opinion!"