Back in 1978, I was admitted to Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Chapter 374 The battle is over, the air force is badly hurt.
What?
Old Lin's eyes widened instantly: "What did you say? The armed helicopter was developed with funding from our air force, and it has just yielded results, so of course it belongs to our air force. Your army wants to fly it?"

"Why can't the army fly? Many foreign armies can fly. Look at the United States, its main armored divisions are equipped with armed helicopter units. In 81, a large number of armed helicopters were also used in military exercises. Although this equipment can fly, it can only fly at the height of a tree. It should belong to our army!"

"That's right. On this battlefield in the south, armed helicopters have provided tremendous assistance to our army. This kind of equipment should be handed over to our army for use!"

Old Lin's face turned ashen. "So, this is just a case of doing all the work for someone else?"

"Back then, during the war, there was never enough food."

"Director Zhang, of course that's not the case, it's just..."

"This armed helicopter was developed by Northwestern Polytechnical University, right? We should ask Northwestern Polytechnical University for their opinion on its purpose."

"it is good!"

"Our air force also agrees."

Old Lin felt that, given his relationship with Qin Liang, he shouldn't be so inclined to speak up for Lu Jun.
Northwestern Polytechnical University, Datang Corporation.

"This car satellite navigation system is really big!"

“Mr. Schremp, the bigger the head, the bigger the screen, which makes it easier to display digital maps. This monitor is military grade, and the chips used inside are also the most advanced. Only high-end luxury cars from Mercedes-Benz are worthy of having such advanced electronic technology.”

"Well, how much does this cost?"

"Twenty thousand US dollars."

"So expensive?"

“For distinguished Mercedes owners, the high price of a product is never a concern; on the contrary, it further highlights their status.”

When Qin Liang reached the door, he was listening to his father personally promoting the car navigation system to Mercedes-Benz. His sales pitch... his father had finally passed the test!

He was just about to push the door open to help his father when he heard footsteps outside.

"President Qin, a message has arrived from the capital requesting your immediate arrival."

capital?

Qin Liang frowned: "What is it?"

"They didn't say that over there."

Although only three days have passed, the large-scale military operation in the south has already come to an end because... the monkeys were completely terrified and took the initiative to retreat, just like in 79. Now, the capital is very happy and probably wants to celebrate their victory.

Old Lin is really something, there was no need for him to call me over specifically just to have a cup of Moutai...

However, Qin Liang quite liked the atmosphere of victory, so he didn't think much of it and took a plane that afternoon. When he arrived in the capital, the city lights were just coming on, and the scene was peaceful.

Princess Tomb, Airplane Building.

"Liangzi, you've finally arrived!"

"Old Lin, what happened?"

"Over there in the army, a bunch of people are nagging, saying that the armed helicopters are for them. That's nonsense. The reason you came here is to support our air force and tell them that the armed helicopters are our own and they shouldn't even think about taking them from us."

Qin Liang's face changed instantly.

"Ahem, this...it's getting too late, I have to go back."

"Back to where?"

"My mother-in-law's house!"

“Your mother-in-law is in Tianjin recently, she’s not here at all.”

"Then my wife..."

"Your wife is still in the United States, with your father-in-law."

"I……"

"Liangzi, what do you mean by this?" Old Lin had a bad feeling. "Do you think that armed helicopters should be given to the army?"

The armed helicopters developed by the Air Force at great expense, and even the production plant was provided by the Air Force. How dare you turn your back on them?

"Old Lin, our Air Force should broaden its horizons. What is our mission? To shift from homeland air defense to a combination of offense and defense! In this battle, the Air Force has tasted the benefits of ground bombing. Next, shouldn't we upgrade our equipment? For example, bombers, is the H-6's payload capacity insufficient? Is its penetration capability not strong enough? Shouldn't the Air Force accelerate the development of a strategic bomber?"

Everyone fell into deep thought.

What is the mission of the Air Force?
It's a strategic mission!
The H-6 bomber played a significant role in the war, but it still had shortcomings. Therefore, the development of a new bomber should be put on the agenda, even if it's just preliminary research first.

"The old fighter jets should be phased out in large quantities. In addition to the twin-engine Q-6, there is also the J-9. Once this advanced fighter jet completes its test flight and is finalized and equipped by the troops, will the Air Force have to purchase it in large quantities? Moreover, will we also need to carry out preliminary research on the next generation of fighter jets?"

The Air Force leaders fell silent.

Qin Liang's meaning is very simple.

"These will all cost a lot of money. The Air Force's budget needs to support these projects, so... if the Army wants something as trivial as attack helicopters, we might as well give it to the Army..."

Old Lin also fell silent.

Is the Air Force spending huge sums of money to purchase a large number of armed helicopters just for the Army to use for ground attack?
That kind of childish stuff should really be left to the army.

"Hmm, what you say makes some sense, but... the army can't be used for nothing. Northwestern Polytechnical University, could you please compile statistics on the amount of research and development funding and production funding...?"

They're going to ask the army for money!

Qin Liang was both amused and exasperated.

"Old Lin, if the army is to be reformed, does that mean the size of the army should be reduced?"

"Yeah, you even know that?"

"Right now, the army is a powder keg. If we ask them for money, do you think they'll start a war with the air force? Let's just forget about this. The air force should be more magnanimous. The military budget saved from downsizing the army will be used for the air force and navy anyway."

Old Lin nodded: "Hmm, after hearing what you said, the knot in my heart is really gone. Liangzi, let's go have a few drinks!"

I'm going to drink again!

Across the ocean, the Pentagon.

"Today, the fighting of the Easterners has shocked us even more. They are truly putting our air-ground integrated warfare theory into practice!"

Over the years, Americans have consistently been the first to explore advanced tactics.

Air support for ground forces has existed for a long time; the German Stuka bombers' relentless bombing raids during World War II exemplified this tactic. However, unifying air and ground operations for coordinated warfare remains a very challenging task. Even during the Vietnam War, the US Air Force did not coordinate much with ground troops during ground bombing raids.

After the war, they reflected on their mistakes, and in 1982, the U.S. Army formally proposed the Air-Land Combined Operations doctrine, which emphasizes the comprehensive use of air force and ground forces to carry out deep strikes.

The implementation of this tactic would not be verified until the Gulf War in 91.

Now, Easterners have mastered this skill to an unparalleled degree!
"Yes, back in the Vietnam War, if we had had such tactics, perhaps we could have..." General Sali, who was a commander in Vietnam at the time, remarked with emotion.

Perhaps then we wouldn't have failed!

Edward Meyer nodded: "That's right. So I think we should also master this advanced tactic as soon as possible. To do this, it is necessary to introduce a batch of Beidou navigation terminals from the East. We should also support Princeton University so that they can cover our area with Beidou signals as soon as possible."

“What did you say?” Kasper Weinberg’s eyes widened. “Our military uses an Eastern navigation system? This is an insult! Don’t we have our own satellite navigation system? Our GPS is inferior to BeiDou?”

He was already critical of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, and now, not only does he want to support its global network, but the US military also wants to equip itself with it? If this gets out... where will the Americans put their faces? And what will their European allies think about this?

No, absolutely not!
"It will take more than five years for our GPS to achieve global networking. Even if it is only used for training purposes in China, it will take at least two years. But if we use BeiDou from the East, we can use it within one or two months. This means that we have more than two years of adjustment time."

Edward Meyer insisted that, as Army Chief of Staff, he had to consider the Army's interests!

Too many people died or were injured in Vietnam back then, and many of them are still unable to reintegrate into society due to war syndrome.

The use of high technology can significantly reduce the army's mortality rate and the burden on them in carrying out their missions. So, since we have it, let's get it working together first!
"Moreover, the biggest feature of BeiDou navigation is that it comes with a short message function. In other words, it can receive commands at the same time as receiving positioning signals, which is more efficient than using communication satellites for transmission alone. We also have this need."

He continued to explain his thinking at length: "Finally, there's one more thing. To reduce latency, we need to build a ground station on our side. That way, we can..."

He gave him a look that you all understand.

The Americans really want to monopolize the global satellite navigation market. If they can't monopolize it and new competitors emerge, then they'll bring those competitors over to their side!

The most distinctive feature of BeiDou is that it requires the construction of ground control stations. If these ground stations are located in the United States, then... the United States will be able to obtain all of BeiDou's secrets! The BeiDou system will then pose little threat!

After thinking for a moment, Kasper Weinberg nodded: "Yes, that's fine. Let MIT handle this. Building the ground station at MIT will put the Easterners at ease."

"Won't Princeton University be dissatisfied?"

The expansion of BeiDou navigation to the globe was clearly driven by Princeton University. Now you're letting MIT take over? Professor O'Neill will definitely be furious!

Kasper Weinberg smiled and said, "Their conflict is the best option for us."

When they want to deal with Yang Tian, ​​the entire university will stand behind them in support. Now, they want to sow discord between the universities!

Most of the people present were former military personnel, and as for Kasper Weinberger, he was more of a politician!
Indeed, politics is the dirtiest thing ever!

MIT.

"Duoduo, are all these things you've mentioned really useful? I always feel..."

Yang Tian frowned, hesitant to agree.

Last time, Yang Duo'er tried to sell him the game console. At first, Yang Tian didn't think anything was wrong. But when the students became addicted to the game and even started skipping classes, Yang Tian finally realized that this game console was definitely a form of addiction that could make college students addicted to it!

It took a whole year, with all sorts of swift and decisive measures like expulsions and dismissals, for the game consoles to finally return to normal. Perhaps it was because the genius students at MIT had already gotten tired of the game consoles, and that peak period had passed.

Now that things have finally returned to normal, Yang Duo'er is back to selling things again? Don't you dare rip me off!

"Of course it's useful, Dad. This satellite navigation system is an important way to change people's lives. With this, you're guaranteed not to get lost when you go out. Even a novice will become a pro."

Yang Duo'er was explaining things to her father incessantly to the big man, but unfortunately, the Beidou satellite had not yet been launched here, so there was no satellite signal and she could not demonstrate it.

"I heard that Princeton University is also promoting this..."

"Yes, they're promoting it because they've got their eyes on the satellite navigation industry. They want to make these receivers, and the ones I'm selling are made by Northwestern Polytechnical University. Dad, I'm keeping the profits within the family..."

Yang Tian still frowned: "Are you trying to turn our university into a shopping mall?"

"No, Dad, don't you think MIT should offer a course like this? The era of satellite navigation has arrived!"

"Ok."

Knock knock knock! Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in!" Yang Tian looked up at the person who walked in and smiled: "Mr. Dick Taylor, you've come at the right time. In the past few years, thanks to our joint efforts with Northwestern Polytechnical University, the Sonic Cruiser has completed its preliminary preparations, the design drawings have been frozen, and we can build a prototype at any time!"

The Sonic Cruiser was the most important collaborative project among the three parties at the time!
In recent years, Northwestern Polytechnical University has not actually put in much effort, but MIT has really gone all out. This brand-new passenger plane has completed all the design work!
"Yes, I know. We also want to use advanced avionics for this brand new aircraft, especially the navigation system. In addition to inertial navigation and TACAN, we also hope to introduce a satellite navigation system."

Yang Duo'er was suspicious. What was Boeing doing getting involved? Did they have some ulterior motive?
You mean GPS?

"We will switch to GPS later. Currently, BeiDou Navigation is the only system that can provide all-weather guidance. Therefore, we hope to install the BeiDou Navigation System. Professor Yang, we hope you can make a trip to Dongfang to finalize this cooperation project. By the way, for convenience, we also need to build a ground station in China. We'll place it at MIT."

The trap is right here! Yang Duo'er knew it perfectly well.

After Dick Taylor finished speaking, he looked at Yang Duo'er and said, "Beautiful Ms. Yang, it's great to see you here. I've heard that the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System has encountered a lot of resistance, especially from the military, who are afraid of competing with GPS and have been trying to obstruct it. Boeing is willing to help by acting as a lobbyist to pave the way for the application of BeiDou Navigation Satellite System..."

"Mr. Taylor, if I remember correctly, Princeton University was the one helping to promote this satellite navigation system, wasn't it?"

"This……"

Yang Duo'er stood in front of the prototype, using her body to block it, so that this guy wouldn't see it.

"So you should go to Princeton University. MIT and Princeton have always had a friendly relationship, and we don't want to ruin our friendship over this."

And you're saying you're afraid of hurting feelings? You were just saying you'd use Northwestern Polytechnical University's products to conquer the American market and shatter Princeton University's dreams, and now you're saying we're all good friends?
However, this ground station... does seem to be very important!
"As for the ground station for Beidou navigation, Northwestern Polytechnical University has already signed an agreement with the Crying Country to build a ground station at the northernmost point of the Crying Country, so we don't need to worry about it."

Ground stations, of course, cannot be built in the United States! We cannot allow the Americans to even scratch the surface of BeiDou navigation technology. As long as GPS remains in orbit, BeiDou navigation will be number one in the world!

The southern part of the Crying Country borders Antarctica, but there is still a subtropical area in the north, north of the Tropic of Capricorn, at a latitude of only about 20 degrees, which is perfect for building a ground station!
Although the situation in the Crying Kingdom is not very stable, the East is still loved by the people there. If things go wrong, there is still time to bomb the ground station, and it will not be controlled by Western forces.

To meet the needs of Europe, another one will be built in Saudi Arabia, thus upgrading it to a global satellite navigation system!
Whatever the people need, Northwestern Polytechnical University will develop it!
Dick Taylor was dumbfounded. What on earth were those guys at the Pentagon thinking? Could they think of something that Easterners couldn't? They had already made preparations!

"This……"

"what happened?"

"Wouldn't placing it in the Crying Country affect our positioning accuracy here?"

“Of course not. After all, the accuracy isn’t very high to begin with. If we want to improve the accuracy here, we can build a differential station to correct navigation errors. We can still achieve an accuracy of ten meters,” Yang Duo’er said. “For commercial airliners, unless they want to make a blind landing at the airport, ten meters of accuracy is enough, right?”

Blind descent, where you can't see anything and rely entirely on instruments to land!
In 1986, a Tu-134 was flying from Yekaterinburg to Grozny. During landing, the captain suddenly made a bet with the co-pilot that he could land safely with his eyes closed. He then casually pulled down the sunshade and entered the airport from an altitude of 400 meters.

Then... the plane crashed into the tarmac, rolled over, and landed belly-up. All 70 passengers perished, but the captain survived and was released after serving six years in prison.

That's just how the Russians are... they're a bit crazy.

The Americans certainly wouldn't do that. Blind landing? Nobody would do that. For passenger planes, accuracy of 100 meters is more than enough, let alone 10 meters!
It seems like... there's no reason for this!
(End of this chapter)