Author: September Sauce

Two days after the J-modification test aircraft completed its first flight, AVIC No. 1 publicly released the news.

According to the intelligence department's considerations, the external pressure faced by Project 22 has gradually increased, and the other party has gradually begun to add targeted policies. If not handled in time, the project may face major difficulties in the later stage.

After all, secrecy is temporary and leakage is long-lasting.

For such a big project, if the United States really can’t get any information, then it’s really a scam.

Therefore, at this point, China must come up with something to attract the attention of the United States.

And it just so happened that the J-10 modification project, whose performance far exceeded China's previous level, had a strong connection with the AL-31FN incident, and involved a large amount of external information overlapping with Project 22, became a perfect target.

And it was launched just to stop the attack on Project No. 22 and buy time for this more critical "strategic level" project.

As soon as the news was released, various domestic media outlets immediately exploded.

"The J-10 takes to the skies again, suspected to be equipped with a domestic engine?"

"Official leaked pictures leaked, the climbing action at a large angle is distorted, is the picture a composite?"

"What is the combat effectiveness of this pieced-together "third-generation aircraft"? Foreign media comments: Not as good as F-4!"

"The J-10 is reborn, the new aircraft is suspected to be a WS-10 modification with strong performance"

"Major breakthrough in aviation technology? A new era may have arrived"

"Aviation is coming! Partial data of WS-10S has been exposed, and its performance is shocking!"

One piece of news representing different positions was released, some were encouraging, some were vilifying, but there was only one thing that no one questioned:

The J-10 really flew, and it did so with a domestic engine!

what does that mean?

This means that whether you admit it or not, China already has the ability to independently develop third-generation aircraft, and the significance of this ability is actually far more than an advanced fighter aircraft itself to a large extent!

Otherwise, why would some countries made of Ten Thousand Kingdoms become weaker and weaker?

Isn’t it because the military industry is incomplete and the difficult accumulation of technology has been replaced by the simple import of equipment?

Therefore, no matter what the combat effectiveness of this J-10 is, it is an eye-catching symbol and an unfurled flag.

Under this banner, more and more talents and technologies will be rapidly enriched, making incomplete third-generation machines complete, and then turning third-generation machines into fourth-generation machines, fifth-generation machines...

…

On the other side, Kadena Air Base.

Leon frowned and read the report in front of him, then looked at Connett opposite and said:

"This is what you call non-military means? This is what you call 'cutting off the R&D chain'? This is 'suppressing the development of China's aviation industry'? Look what you have done!"

"In just two months, the Chinese have built their engine, and their third-generation aircraft has also been built!"

"This is not a little toy with AL-31FN inside. They are not kidding us this time!"

"If their official data is true, the performance potential of this engine is actually far greater than that of the AL-31FN. As long as some optimization and improvements are made in the future, it is not impossible to even catch up with our F119!"

"And, what's more serious is, if they can even solve core technologies like engines, not to mention other radars and avionics, sooner or later, this so-called J-10 will surpass our F-16

!”

"Are you working at all? Or are you gentlemen from Washington just taking your vacation and not considering how urgent the situation is?"

Connet shook his head helplessly and replied:

"Lyon, calm down, what's the point of getting angry with me? The decision was made by Washington. Their idea was to avoid direct conflict as much as possible, and we have indeed stepped on the dangerous line before, so temporary concessions are inevitable

thing."

"In addition, we have not taken a vacation in the past two months. We have made many attempts, but the strange thing is that none of these attempts have achieved the desired results."

Having said this, a look of doubt flashed across Connett's face. After a moment of pause, he continued:

"The first thing we thought of was the related materials and equipment that restricted China's engine research and development. The previous hot isostatic pressing equipment is an example. But the problem is that we happened to meet their technological breakthrough. Such a coincidence should not be counted as ours.

Wrong?"

"Also, regarding the issue of materials, based on previous intelligence, we restricted and monopolized several rare materials commonly used by them, but they had no response."

"I even feel that they no longer need these materials at all. It was not until recently that we learned through various channels that they have indeed adopted new processes, such as changing the original resin-based TBC to ceramic-based. Our

There is a lag in the intelligence system—this can’t be our problem, right?”

"In addition, we have closed a large number of cooperation permissions to them, suspended most technical cooperation related to aviation and engine development for various reasons, and experts who had close exchanges and participated in key theoretical research have also been recalled."

"This should have had a significant impact on the progress of their project. After all, there is a lot of data and many experiments that they cannot do with their own strength."

"They have indeed shown strong dissatisfaction with this and have been trying to resume communication."

"But...other than that, there is nothing."

"They care about these technical exchanges, but they don't seem to care that much...the technical assistance we can provide may not be that important to their aerospace development projects."

"But in this case, I'm a little confused, where did their technology come from?"

Looking at Connett's confused expression, Leon realized that the other party was not lying.

In the past period of time, Washington, represented by Connett, has indeed done a lot of things, and most of them can be considered clever plans.

As for why the plan did not achieve the desired results smoothly... maybe there is indeed an element of luck?

Leon frowned and asked:

"Could it be that Russia is helping them?"

"It's impossible. The Russians themselves don't have such technology... In short, we did lose a round in the first match, but we haven't completely failed yet."

Having said this, Conant's expression of confidence reappeared on his face.

"You have a new plan?"

Leon asked.

"Yes."

"The Chinese people's test flight this time is just a test aircraft. Although the overall performance is good from the current situation, it is obvious that its cost will be staggering."

"If we can't prevent the emergence of new technologies, then we will prevent their application."

"In any era, the manufacturing of military equipment requires huge amounts of financial support, and even requires continuous blood sucking from various fields."

"Then the question is, what if they have no blood to draw? What if other industries can only maintain a barely balanced balance?"

After hearing what Connett said, Leon nodded slightly.

He already understood what Connett meant.

"So you mean to suppress the development of the military field through means in the economic field?"

"Yes, that's it!"

Connet clapped his hands gently and continued:

"Our think tank has already analyzed their key industries. In the future, even if they cannot be directly destroyed, at least they will have no spare capacity to support the military industry."

"This process will last for a long time, but now, we estimate that we will start with ores, textiles, and food..."
Chapter completed!