The technological competition starts with the integration of space-time memory

Chapter 224: Rules-based Strike

Michelle Brick is from the Air Force. In fact, his presbyopia is not very serious. The moment he saw the satellite photo, he could see the content clearly.

I just couldn't believe it, so I took out the magnifying glass.

He looked up at the staff officer and asked, "Are you sure this isn't a photo of our navy moving the base officers and soldiers?"

After saying this, he waved his hand without waiting for the staff officer to answer, and sighed: "I know, I know, this is not our ship."

Suddenly, a gleam of brilliance flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Notify General Rangel and General Haines to come to the first confidential conference room for a meeting."

"Yes." The staff officer responded and left.

Twenty minutes later, in the first confidential meeting room.

This place is repeatedly cleaned and vacuumed every day, as well as subjected to various electronic equipment detection scans to ensure that no suspicious microelectronic devices have sneaked in.

Michelle Brick looked at the two generals sitting in front of him and said with a serious expression: "You two have seen the photos, so what do you think?"

Admiral Haines, the Chief of Naval Staff, looked a little serious and said, "This is a satellite photo, only taken from a bird's-eye view, but you can still see a little bit of the paint.

It's very strange, this is not their 075, nor is it 076. It is even larger than 076 in size, with an estimated tonnage of 6-8 tons, which has reached the level of their No. 16.

The total length of the deck is estimated to be over 300 meters and the width is over 60 meters.

There are traces of smoke ducts here, which means it is definitely a conventionally powered medium-sized aircraft carrier, but it does not have an angled deck, so it is still considered an amphibious assault ship.

Unfortunately, because the deck is full of parked cars, it is impossible to tell how many electromagnetic catapults are equipped, but it is estimated that there will be no less than two.

The big question now is, how come they suddenly have three of them?
When did the construction start? When was it launched?

This time, three ships acted together, and except for a suspected large supply ship, there was not even a single auxiliary escort ship.

But no matter what, three of them appeared at once, and we don’t even know where they were built. This is terrifying.

If a war really breaks out, our ship replenishment speed will be completely incomparable to that of the enemy.

Is it true that the only way left is to catch mushroom eggs?"

General Haines was frightened by his own question and his expression changed several times.

He is not one of those ignorant congressmen. As a soldier, he knows very well the consequences of hitting mushroom eggs.

As the leader of the navy, he was afraid that the Imperial Navy would fall behind them one day.

Michelle looked at General Rangel.

"Ahem..." Langgel cleared his throat and said, "I didn't see their naval flags flying on these three amphibious assault ships.

Look here, this seems to be the flag of some country. I don’t see their flag flying. Do you think these three ships were built for a certain country?

I remember that they delivered a dock landing ship to Siam in the first half of the year.”

Haynes was stunned when he heard this, and quickly picked up a few photos to carefully identify them.

After a while, he looked up and said, "Well, it is true. They didn't hang their national flag. But which country's flag is it?"

Haines had a confused look on his face. He really had no impression of the flag with two red stripes on the top and bottom, a light blue strip in the middle, and a white five-star in the center of the light blue strip.

Michelle Brick tapped the table and said, "I had someone check it out. That's the new flag of Sonam."

"Sonan Country? Is that the place where we have been fighting against pirates?"

When Haines saw Michelle nod, he couldn't help but look surprised. "How could it be them? When will the pirates be able to buy warships?"

Michel sighed and said, “Recently, Blue Grain has suffered a heavy blow in the Middle East, and some of our information acquisition has been greatly affected. For the time being, we can only share intelligence through official channels and with our allies.

A month ago, tribal armed forces in the southern part of Sonam launched an attack on the youth army entrenched in the central part of Sonam. Fifteen days ago, they captured the city of Moga and announced the establishment of the Sonam People's Republic.

At the time, we were troubled by the anti-blue pellet incident, and the hoopoe was fighting with Haas. No one paid attention to this matter. Only the African Union paid attention and issued a statement. "

Haines was surprised: "A regime that has only been established for more than two weeks actually has the money to buy three amphibious assault ships? Oh, and a large supply ship."

Langer suddenly said, "Haines, I think you may not have seen clearly that the paint schemes of these four ships are all the same black and white as those of freighters.

And at present, there are no armed facilities such as turrets on their decks.

There were just tons of cars parked neatly on the deck.”

Haynes was confused and frowned, "Wait a minute, you mean, these are three large cargo ships, but they look like amphibious assault ships?
But there are clearly multiple Aegis radars on the island, could it be a drawing?"

Langer said: "To be honest, this is just my guess. Maybe the three amphibious assault ships deliberately used the cargo ship's paint.

General Brick, I believe that after the Blue Grain Organization was severely damaged, our military intelligence department must act as soon as possible to fill the corresponding intelligence gap. "

Michelle Brick sighed and said, "Blue Grain's intelligence is comprehensive, and our military focuses on military-related information. Therefore, it may be difficult to obtain intelligence on the government change in Sonan.

For now, we can only rely on the Hoopoe's Mode organization and hope to obtain detailed information as soon as possible.

However, returning to the topic at hand, my personal judgment is that the Sonam Kingdom is most likely supported by that side.

Even to counter your Coast Guard, Wrangell."

Rangel was stunned and asked, "To deal with the Coast Guard?"

Michelle pointed at the photo and said, "Look carefully, the cars transported above should be electric cars produced by Daqin Automobile under Li Tang's name and intended for export."

Langer suddenly realized, "Oh, are they worried about the Coast Guard's previous statement of detaining the goods?

No wonder our Coast Guard has not found a single ship that dared to transport Li Tang’s products alone in the past month.

So, they plan to use this amphibious assault ship as a cargo ship?"

Michelle nodded slightly and said, “Rangel, first of all, your Coast Guard should go and test it, um… intercept them near the Bass Strait and see what kind of weapons and equipment they have to fight back.

Haines, your navy should have ships nearby, right?"

Haines quickly replied: "The USS Rhodey Hill, a destroyer of the 7th Strike Group, is preparing to cross the Gulf Strait from south to north to boost the morale of our allies."

Michelle said: "Then stop for a moment and assist the Coast Guard's law enforcement ships to board and inspect these 'freighters'!"

When Michelle said the word "freighter", she emphasized it.

Rangel asked: "General, if the other side really uses force to prevent our Coast Guard from boarding the ship, how should we respond? Should we fire?"

Michelle narrowed his eyes and said coldly: "Aren't those ships flying the flag of the Sonam Kingdom? Then fire if they dare to fight back.

General Haines, have the USS Jhodishan sink them with missiles!
If the ships of the pirate nation resist our inspection by force, that is an act of piracy!
We want to tell the world that combating pirate ships is a way to maintain the rules-based international order.

Li Tang wants to use this method to transport goods, humph, we have the right to resolutely strike back! "

Langer said worriedly: "Will the navy and air force over there provide them with support? Or will they retaliate against us?"

Michelle said calmly: "We are attacking the pirate armed forces of the Pirate Country. Those ships are not flying their national flags. What right do they have to interfere?
Let alone retaliation? Do they dare not want international rules? "

Haynes thought for a moment and asked, "General, is Li Tang's global wanted order still in effect? ​​Didn't Professor Rosen withdraw the lawsuit?"

Michelle glanced at Haines and said, "Professor Rosen was kidnapped by Li Tang. His statement was not made by his own will. The Imperial Ministry of Justice has ruled that the withdrawal of the lawsuit is invalid.

Therefore, the global arrest warrant remains in effect and our military must provide assurances of it.”

"clear."

Knock knock knock, there was a series of rapid knocks on the door.

"Please come in."

A staff officer came in hurriedly and reported: “General, just two hours ago, President Ferdinand of Luçon was assassinated. Vice President Cora is visiting South America, but he has already announced his succession.

An armed group calling itself the Communist Party of Compañía in Luçon issued a statement calling for the establishment of a new government.

The statement came as its forces launched a full-scale offensive in northern Luçon.

It is reported that in just over an hour, they have occupied several important towns in Kara Province and Isa Province..."

Michelle Brick's face changed, and he immediately interrupted, "Where are our three bases in the north of Luzon Island? What's the current situation?"

The staff officer immediately replied: "Report, contact with all three bases has been lost.

General Serral called and said that he had ordered the USS Ronald aircraft carrier strike group in the South China Sea to quickly approach Lusong and prepare to provide support to the Lusong army.

The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit has assembled urgently in Ryukyu and is ready to go south to rescue the base at any time. The 356th Fighter Squadron is also preparing.

A battalion of the 25th Infantry Division at Fort Magsey is on full alert, and Base Air Force Base is ready for immediate activation."

General Serral is the commander of the Empire's Pacific Command, responsible for coordinating and commanding the Empire's armed forces throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Michel nodded slightly and said, "Yes, call General Serral back and we will give him our utmost support!"

"Yes." The staff officer left.

Michelle looked at the two men and said, “Generals, please take action as soon as possible regarding the freighter fleet.

Now that Lusong has suddenly seen political changes, there may be heavy storms in the Bass Strait area.

The timing of the freighter fleet heading south was too coincidental. I suspect there is some connection between the two. Perhaps the other side couldn't help themselves."

(End of this chapter)