Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

Can the navy defend against it?

Of course not!

What does the navy have?

Twin 37mm anti-aircraft guns! With that kind of weapon, you want to defend against anti-ship missiles? It can't even guarantee a 100% interception rate against old-fashioned propeller planes.

The navy doesn't lack attack capabilities. Whether it's a destroyer or a frigate, almost all are equipped with anti-ship missile launchers. Although the Shangyou-1 is bulky and complex to operate, its power is quite spectacular. Even an aircraft carrier would be sunk if it took a few hits.

Compared to attack, the navy's defense is very poor. In modern warfare, it has almost no survivability.

"That's right, Chief Qin. Our navy can't defend against it right now. Therefore, we are actively trying to acquire advanced weapons from abroad. Last year, we were even considering introducing Sea Dart to改造 (transform) 051S," Leader Li said. "Later, according to your idea, Chief Qin, we started contacting the French. They said they were willing to provide us with a Sea Crotale missile experiment."

"That's right. This naval battle fully exposed the weaknesses of the Sea Dart missile. It is only suitable for intercepting high-altitude, high-speed targets, and has no interception capability against supersonic sea-skimming anti-ship missiles. Although our navy seriously lacks regional air defense capabilities, we can't choose Sea Dart. We still have to solve the close-in defense problem first," Leader Zhang said. "This project is all thanks to Chief Qin. Otherwise, if we got on the Sea Dart's pirate ship, we would not only waste time and money, but also fail to solve the air defense problem."

"Have we decided to introduce Sea Crotale?" Qin Yang asked. He hardly worries about the navy's affairs and doesn't know the progress of this project.

"Yes, we have already installed the Sea Crotale system on one of our warships for testing. This missile can indeed intercept low-altitude sea-skimming targets. Although the range is a bit short, it can at least solve the problem of having nothing. It's just a pity that our subsequent negotiations have reached a stalemate."

"Why?"

"The French said they would only sell in sets of thirty, at a price of one hundred million US dollars per set."

This was the pit that Qin Yang dug in the beginning. He fooled the French into sending samples, and then fooled them into believing that the East needed a large number of purchases, and that the price could be high. As a result, the French were tempted. Although they provided a set for free, it was for the big business of three billion US dollars later.

In order to make the other party believe, Qin Yang also asked for a six million US dollar kickback, which the other party also agreed to.

Now, after testing, the East feels that it can meet its needs and wants to buy two sets first to try, and then be able to imitate them. The French are now asking for an exorbitant price, so much.

The negotiations have reached a stalemate, and the Eastern Navy still does not have qualified shipborne air defense missiles.

"They dare to ask for an exorbitant price because they know that we don't have related missiles ourselves. As long as we show them our advanced shipborne air defense missiles, the French will obediently lower their heads and sell us two sets for ten million US dollars each, and also allow us to imitate them."

"Yes, it would be great if we had them, but unfortunately we don't, do we?"

"That's right, it would be great if our Hongqi 61 were more powerful."

The lack of air defense capability is the navy's biggest pain! Amidst this helplessness, Qin Yang coughed and said, "Who said we don't have them?"

This sentence stunned everyone.

Do we have them?

"Chief Qin, does your Factory 960 have this kind of shipborne air defense missile?" Suddenly realizing something, Leader Li and Leader Zhang were both excited, and even Old Liu looked over with anticipation.

Qin Yang shook his head: "No."

No?

If Factory 960 doesn't have it, then other places definitely don't have it either. What exactly does Chief Qin want to express after saying so much?

"Currently, our factory has a medium-range air-to-air missile project under development for the air force, codenamed霹雳 (Pili)-11. At the same time, after understanding the army's needs, we have also improved the vehicle-mounted Hongqi 16 air-to-air missile based on this air-to-air missile. If the navy needs it, we can also improve this project to become the shipborne海红旗 (Hai Hongqi) 16."

What?

Factory 960 is developing missiles?

Everyone was shocked. Old Liu asked excitedly: "What are the specific performance parameters?"

"About the same as the Western Sparrow missile. If an air-to-air missile is launched at high altitude, it has a range of about forty kilometers. After adding a booster, a surface-to-air missile has a range of twenty kilometers. If we want to continue to improve in the future, we have to rely on the progress of our solid propellant technology. It adopts a semi-active radar guidance system. The system currently being developed for the air force is almost complete. If everyone is interested…"

"We are interested, Chief Qin, please develop a corresponding shipborne air defense missile system for our navy!" Leader Li said excitedly: "The range is indeed not far, but that's twice as far as Sea Crotale!"

"That's right, it's still semi-active radar guidance. This is currently the most advanced guidance method," Leader Zhang said.

"If we had known this, we wouldn't have worried. Chief Qin, why didn't you tell our navy earlier that you were developing air defense missiles?"

Developing air defense missiles is the task of the aerospace system. No one thought that Factory 960, which makes guns, would make missiles. But since Chief Qin said it, it must be possible. After all, all the projects that Chief Qin has promised have been realized!

"If I had said it earlier, would you have provided research and development funding?" Qin Yang asked.

Everyone immediately stopped talking. The navy's little funding is even used sparingly for the oil money for warships to go to sea. Where can they invest in a costly project like this?

"Having only air defense missiles is not enough. In case the air defense missiles fail to intercept, the anti-ship missiles will still fly over," Qin Yang said. "We have to add another layer of insurance."

"Chief Qin, are you talking about rapid-fire guns similar to the Phalanx CIWS?" Leader Li asked, "Factory 960 makes guns, are you already making this kind of gun for us?"

"That's right, we are currently developing the external power 730 close-in weapon system," Qin Yang said. "In case the air defense missiles miss, we can still use dense shrapnel to kill the target."

"Chief Qin, with you in our country, the military industry will have great development," Old Liu said with emotion. "The navy hasn't even made a request, and you have already started developing the weapons that our navy needs most! I thank you for your contribution on behalf of the navy! No one can compare to your noble character! Recently, there have been some rumors in the civil aviation sector. Don't take it to heart. If you need any help in the future, come to me at any time!"

Old Liu also decided to support Qin Yang. There are no other reasons, just relying on Qin Yang's heart to serve the country!

Qin Yang has not been in the capital recently because of the civil aviation matter. This matter is still fermenting, and public opinion is very unfavorable to Qin Yang. Now Old Liu is expressing his position on the spot, and he will also support Qin Yang!

The air force has Old Lin, the navy has Old Liu, and the army is already our own people. What are those malicious slanders? Everyone knows what their evil intentions are!

"Chief Qin, with your Hongqi 16, do we still need to introduce Sea Crotale?" Leader Zhang asked with concern.

"Of course," Qin Yang nodded: "Although the current range of the Hongqi 16 is only twenty kilometers, with future development, it will expand to forty, or even seventy kilometers, becoming a qualified medium-range air defense missile, while the Sea Crotale is a close-range air defense missile. The two complement each other and must be introduced."

Qin Yang knows that the introduction of Sea Crotale technology can allow the domestically developed Hongqi 7 to mature rapidly. This missile has always been the main force for close-range defense, until the appearance of the Hongqi 10, the Hongqi 7 was completely phased out.

In addition to the navy, the army is also using it in large quantities, so this thing needs to be introduced.

"But, even if it only costs ten million US dollars, that's still money," Leader Li said, "Wouldn't it be better for us to give this money to Factory 960 to develop a shipborne Hongqi 16?"

"Didn't I say it last time? Set a fire."