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Chapter 1792 Drone Carrier (rd update, please subscribe)
Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration!
Although sweat is the result of human efforts and a symbol of hard work, in many cases, human progress often relies on that one percent of inspiration.

Sometimes humans can use this 1% of inspiration to invent and innovate, but the application and promotion of new inventions are also limited by human inspiration.

One day, a sudden whim of mankind may change everything.

Just like now, when Liang Zhijie and others were frustrated that the Reaper UAV could not conduct long-range reconnaissance and long-range combat, Li Yian suddenly had an idea and pointed out the application of tactical UAVs.

"We can use the scout, yes, the scout drone, which is a very mature drone. In the past, we only used it for reconnaissance missions. Then, can we develop a small laser-guided missile that weighs between 20kg and 30kg? A scout drone can carry two such missiles and attack the enemy's anti-aircraft missile launchers and tanks over the battlefield..."

Almost subconsciously, Li Yian's mind emerged with the scene of the Azerbaijani army using TB2 drones to attack the Armenian army during the Nagorno-Karabakh War. The once powerful king of land warfare - the tank became a lamb to be slaughtered in front of the drone. Even the S300 air defense missile launcher was vulnerable in front of it.

This type of drone does not necessarily need to be very large. It only needs to carry a few missiles and attack some specific targets on the battlefield.

The price of this type of drone is very cheap, and there will be no loss even if it is destroyed, but he only needs to destroy one target to make his investment back.

This is also the biggest advantage of drones...cheap and irresistible.

In fact, the greatest value of drones is that they are cheap enough. An anti-aircraft missile costs millions, while a drone only costs hundreds of thousands. From a cost-effectiveness perspective, it is obviously not cost-effective to use anti-aircraft missiles to attack drones. However, every time a drone is deployed, it is possible to destroy weapons worth millions or even tens of millions.

"... In this way, each of our infantry brigades will have air strike capabilities, and they can detect and strike at any time when performing reconnaissance missions."

The reason why Li Yian said this is because each infantry brigade of the SEA has two to four scout unmanned reconnaissance aircraft. Unmanned reconnaissance aircraft have always been the most important means for the SEA military to conduct asymmetric warfare.

"Sir, your suggestion is very good, but..."

Liang Zhijie said:
"The Scout drone is too small. Its takeoff weight is only 200kg. Given its size, it is difficult to add a laser pod or mount anti-tank missiles,"

As the designer of the Scout UAV, Liang Zhijie is well aware of the advantages and disadvantages of this UAV that is very popular with the military.

Its biggest advantage is that it is small enough, which is why it can be equipped in ordinary infantry brigades and become the eyes of the infantry.

But this is also its disadvantage, because it is too small, so it is difficult to further arm it.

"However, sir, we can develop a larger, more powerful, and faster unmanned reconnaissance aircraft based on the Chabing UAV, and give it certain attack capabilities."

Listening to Liang Zhijie's suggestion, Li Yian nodded and said:
"You can conduct research in this area. After all, you are the professionals. I am just offering a suggestion. In the meantime..."

Li Yian talked about it for a while, and then said:
"Isn't our Katsuragi going to be retired? I don't think it's necessary to retire it so early. Although this aircraft carrier is too small and no longer suitable for modern warfare, we can use it as a basis for our drone aircraft carrier."

The drone mothership is a very novel thing even in another world.

Now that an aircraft carrier is about to be retired, instead of dismantling it, it would be better to make use of its remaining energy.

"Drone aircraft carrier?"

Your sudden idea stunned everyone around you.

"Yes, it's the drone mothership."

Li Yian nodded and said:

"Although the Katsuragi aircraft carrier has a very limited tonnage and can carry very few aircraft, if it is used to carry drones, it should be able to carry 30 to 50 drones. We only need to add a corresponding command center to remotely deploy drones in future operations."

Li Yian said as he was thinking about how to use the drone mothership.

"It is like an aircraft carrier, which can be deployed anywhere in the world at any time. It can use drones to attack specific targets at a certain distance from the enemy's waters.

Of course, the weapons he carries are limited, but we also need to note that in many cases we do not necessarily need to attack the enemy with devastating firepower.

In the future we may need to conduct some low-intensity special operations.”

Standing on the shoulders of historical giants, Li Yian is undoubtedly now constantly having "inspiration" there, and this continuous inspiration is based on more than half a century of development.

I don’t know how much effort these brilliant ideas have put into creating, and how much experience and lessons mankind has learned.

Now everything has been spoiled in advance by Li Yian, and this spoiler has left everyone around stunned.

Even Liang Zhijie and others who are drone experts were all stunned at this moment.

At this moment, a sentence emerged in all of their minds: those who are capable can do anything.

"Well, that's pretty much how it's used. You can study it in the future. It's just an idea." While emphasizing that this is an idea, Li Yian said:
"But we also have to see that the future has already arrived, and it has arrived in its own unique way."

Li Yian continued speaking, with an unquestionable power in his voice, and he just looked at everyone present.

“And we are standing at its starting point.”

His eyes swept across the crowd, finally stopping at the still-burning wreckage of the truck.

The burning flames were particularly dazzling in the sunlight, and the rising black smoke seemed to remind everyone:

The beginning of this change will be signaled by the smoke of gunpowder.

On that day, on the way back to the official residence from the shooting range, Li Yian's mind kept flashing the scene of the Reaper drone launching missiles.

Although today's missiles are still a bit too clumsy, and although that drone still has various shortcomings, technically speaking, it is still relatively primitive.

However, its appearance marks the beginning of a change. Is this change just military?

As the images of the 21st century Nagorno-Karabakh War flashed through his mind, Li Yian's mouth curled up, and he muttered to himself:
"Well, it's just half a century in advance. If necessary, it can teach the whole world a lesson in two years."

What kind of shock will drone wars similar to the Nagorno-Karabakh War bring to the world at that time?
Li Yian didn't know, but one thing was certain: by then, both the United States, the Soviet Union and other countries would be shocked by this dazzling war.

The new warfare model fundamentally subverts the warfare model since World War II.

What kind of impact will all this have on the world?

To be honest, Li Yian is very much looking forward to all of this, because at that time, all countries in the world will be highlighting technology.

Any country that refuses the ultimate technology will be completely eliminated and become a third-rate country.

"Well, sometimes only a war with fireworks can wake up the dreamers..."

After talking to himself, Li Yian couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Only he himself knew the reason for this sigh.

Sometimes the world is like this, people are often very stubborn. No matter what you say, they may not believe it. Only a war, a thrilling war, can really wake some people up.

"Well, it's just a war. If they need it so much... then give them that war."

The convoy drove along the expressway towards the official residence, and Li Yian's eyes involuntarily looked out of the car window. The plantations on both sides of the expressway had now become communities.

As the first generation of Nanyang people came of age, the city began a new round of expansion. This year, Chang'an's population exceeded 2400 million for the first time.

Although Chang'an has now become the world's largest city and its population of 2400 million seems very large, it is scattered among dozens of satellite cities covering tens of thousands of square kilometers. These satellite cities are connected by highways and urban rail transit.

Despite its large population, the city is still not crowded. After all, the central urban area has only 1000 million people.

"Everything is just right..."

Looking at the neat communities outside the car window, the houses in those communities are different from the buildings in the past. They are larger and more beautiful.

This is the new generation of public housing - provided for young people who will marry, have children and live in their own houses, just like their parents did.

This is SEAs!
A smile appeared on Li Yian's face.

This smile is more of a sense of relief. After all, after so many years of hard work, this place is developing step by step in the desired direction just as he had originally expected.

Feeling extremely pleased and thinking that his efforts over the past 20 years had not been in vain, Li Yian suddenly felt relieved at this moment.

“This is actually the most important thing.”

Yes, is there any place more important than here?
Apparently not anymore.

Isn't this what you're working hard for?

Yes, that's why, so that everyone can live the life they deserve.

(End of this chapter)