"Principal Su, look how sincere Commander Li is."

Why don't you join forces with the experts from Lanxiang Vocational College?

"It's been developed! Having a sword in your hand and not using it is one thing, and not having a sword at all, right?"

"Yes, Principal Su, we can postpone other projects, but this missile defense system..."

That's a nation's last line of defense, so don't refuse!

Especially for a developing country like China,

Improving defense is the top priority!

"Is there no problem with funding?"

The J-20 project has now been completed.

Under Uncle Liu's management, several of his private enterprises...

They are already major taxpayers in major southern cities, so Su Lin doesn't need to worry about them.

A missile defense system should be put on the agenda.

"No problem. Approximately how much will the R&D costs be?"

"20 billion!"

The cost of a single HQ-16FE air defense missile system is approximately 400 million RMB.

Although the research and development difficulty is not as great as that of the J-20 project,

However, it is also a massive undertaking, especially in terms of tracking and guidance.

It is also cutting-edge technology, a technology that has always been blocked by various countries.

Even in Europe, joint research and development is conducted; a single country could at most develop a third-generation missile defense system.

The HQ-16FE air defense missile is a fourth-generation air defense system.

Americans are still using third-generation Patriot missiles.

If I remember correctly, the fourth-generation S-400 Surin only entered service in 2010.

"Commander Tang, how much did you spend on the development of the J-20?"

"That's 20 billion!"

Commander Tang shrugged helplessly.

"Alright! Principal Su has already given a price, there's no point in me, Old Li, haggling any further."

It's 20 billion, but Principal Su, why don't you give the first set produced to our Second Artillery Corps?

Let's test it out!

"Old Li, you're really good at shrewd calculations. This air defense system must have cost at least several hundred million yuan."

This saved hundreds of millions!

"Save where you can, spend where you can. These cigarettes were earned by veteran smokers one by one, so we can't waste them!"

"Principal Su, it's settled then. I'll toast you!"

Commander Li was flushed and rosy-cheeked that night.

If it could be equipped with the fourth-generation air defense system developed by Sulin,

The Americans will have to be more careful from now on...

In stark contrast to the cheers and laughter at Base 031 was Commander Wang returning to the Southern Military Region.

He had just disembarked from the special plane when he met the commander of the 3rd Air Division of the Southern Military Region, an elite air force unit.

The brigade commander of the 5th Air Force Special Operations Brigade, nicknamed "Sharp Blade," was summoned to his office.

"Commander Wang, what's the mission that's being called for this emergency meeting so late?"

The "Sharp Blade" Special Operations Brigade is an elite unit of the Southern Military Region Air Force.

All Su-27 fighter jets serve in this unit.

The pilots who carried out the missions before were also from this brigade.

What is the current situation in the high seas off the Philippines?

"What else can we do? Ever since our last mission failed..."

The Americans are now pushing their luck, conducting live-fire exercises every day.

The operational range of the USS Avery carrier strike group is also constantly expanding.

They specifically targeted our weak anti-ship and counter-surveillance capabilities.

"They're getting too big for their britches!"

"Commander Wang, why don't we just fight them to the death?"

I'm still confident I can trade one for one with the other side. If this continues...

The local fishermen could no longer be appeased.

After a year of hard work, we're all waiting for a good harvest during the fishing season.

Fishing is prohibited in the designated area for three months now, because everyone here has children and families.

That place can't withstand such an ordeal.

The commander of the "Sharp Blade" Special Operations Brigade is himself from the south.

Having grown up in a coastal area, I now find the despicable behavior of Americans...

He hated her to the core.

He trained hard his whole life, but he couldn't even protect his own fellow villagers.

"Brigadier General Jiang, if there were a brand new aircraft model available now, how long would it take you to complete the training?"

To achieve masterful control?

"New model??? What model???"

Currently, the most advanced aircraft in China is the Su-27 from Russia.

Facing the USS Avery carrier strike group, as well as reconnaissance and early warning aircraft from military bases,

There is no chance of winning.

"The latest generation of supersonic stealth fighter jet developed by the Northern Military Region, the J-20 series!"

"J-20??? Isn't our most advanced aircraft the J-8?"

Has the JX-10 project, which was mentioned before, been cancelled? I was originally hoping for a top-tier third-generation fighter jet.

You could try arm wrestling with them.

Commander Wang blew a breath onto the teacup.

"The JX-10 has long been obsolete. We are now developing the world's first fifth-generation fighter jet to make its maiden flight!"

"Commander Wang, have you been bewitched by Commander Tang? We still have to import third-generation fighter jets from the Russians."

They've already developed a fifth-generation fighter jet?

"I've only been gone a few days, and you think I've lost all authority? What do you mean I've been bewitched?"

The fighter jets are currently parked on our military region's helipad.

"Then what are we waiting for? Without seeing the actual fighter jet, I can't say for sure how long it will take to fully adapt to this brand-new aircraft."

But Commander Wang, rest assured, our "Sharp Blade" Special Operations Brigade will definitely send out its best pilots.

"To master this brand-new fighter jet in the shortest possible time"

"It just so happens that the pilots from Dean Miao's side are also here. They will provide you with special training."

The fishermen along the southern coastline won't be able to hold on much longer.

"You must be at your absolute limit! The sooner we can take control, the more we need to formulate a battle plan!"

Accompanied by their secretary, the group arrived at the Southern Military District's helipad.

"Holy crap~~~~ This is the J-20 series?"

Let alone comparing it to the Su-27, even compared to the most advanced American F-15 fighter jet,

With its eye-catching appearance, it boasts an even stronger sense of technology.

"Hello, Commander Wang!"

The two pilots who were on their return mission immediately saluted Commander Wang upon seeing him.

"This is our 'Sharp Blade' Special Operations Brigade. Brigade Commander Jiang, you will be in charge of J-20 training missions from now on!"

"We will definitely complete the mission!"

"Commander Wang, shall I go check the cockpit?"

"Brigade Commander Jiang, others dare to land, and they haven't even come to a complete stop yet, and you can't wait any longer?"

The commander of the 3rd Air Division of the Southern Military Region said,

"What's the use of just looking? Of course, you have to get in the cockpit and experience it for yourself."

What are the true capabilities of this fifth-generation fighter jet?

Commander Wang nodded.

He gestured for the two pilots to accompany Brigade Commander Jiang so he could personally experience the J-20's cockpit.

Tomorrow, emergency training will officially begin for the pilots of the "Sharp Blade" Special Operations Brigade...