Thunder Strikes Back

Chapter 680 Visit of the Poisonous Snake
The air defense network in New Delhi is obviously the most stringent system that the Chinese Air Force must face. Lin judged that the task of pulling out the air defense nodes in New Delhi may not be completed by the Air Force alone, although the Chinese military has accumulated rich experience in attacking surface-to-air missile positions. , but the enemy has also accumulated a lot of experience and is very good at running back and forth between various reserve positions. Radar signals are not easy to capture. In the battle deduction conducted by the Air Force Staff using big data, the losses are very large. They didn't even calculate that the enemy might obtain Patriot III missiles in a short period of time; for pilots, with such a density of anti-aircraft firepower configuration and the combination of high and low anti-aircraft weapons, there are almost no dead spots to use, and it is simply a nightmare to break in.

The staff department summed up the experience of attacking the enemy's air defense missiles some time ago, and believed that a single method of attack may suffer a big loss. Among the various methods of attacking the air defense network, the anti-radiation missiles and satellite-guided bombs launched by the Air Force, the ground troops The old method of intelligence launching cruise missiles is obviously not working anymore.Satellite-guided bombs are thrown from outside the area, and the speed is too slow. It is difficult for cruise missiles to catch fleeting fighters, and they are already powerless against mobile missile positions.

The enemy's long-range radar network is scattered in New Delhi and the surrounding high grounds that are difficult to capture in the short term, which can provide sufficient early warning time, and deploy a large number of short-range defense systems near the long-range air defense system; The breakthrough capability of tactical ballistic missiles has gradually become prominent. The Chinese military knows the anti-missile capability of the Indian S300 system. This should be the reason why the Americans are eager to transport the Patriot II or the Patriot III to the theater in a few days. The Americans Every move to India is extremely accurate; but can these missiles add a protective umbrella to India's existing air defense network?Lin was worried about this matter, but the head of the missile brigade was calm and composed. It was his long-cherished wish to compete with these cutting-edge anti-missile systems. To destroy their prestige, he has some expectations for demonstrating the terminal anti-interception ability.

People like Lin Huaisheng or Xu Jingzhe who need to consider the overall situation and are not very proficient in technology can't help but feel uneasy. It can be seen that the contest between China and the United States is not unfolding like a storm, but a trial step by step.Just like the last round of the stealth aircraft contest, if our ballistic missiles break through the enemy's terminal interception technology proves effective, then the opponent's stupidity in the waters around China will also be contained to the greatest extent; but like a double-edged sword, once The opponent has proved that their radar accuracy can identify false targets, and the anti-missile system can effectively intercept the cluster multi-warhead at the end, then the consequences will be very serious, and to some extent it will encourage the opponent to continue to take risks, although these Dongfeng series tactics The cluster-type multi-warhead technology possessed by missiles is not the most powerful weapon for defending the country. However, from political considerations, it is impossible for China to launch a "large" missile with separate guided multi-warhead capabilities to prove that it has such a capability. ability.

Obviously, Marshal Pasade has seen what the Patriot missile can bring him, so he would rather give up the depth and deploy the troops to the rear. You can gain precious time to train and arm the millions of troops in your hands.

Lin Huaisheng's staff has been adjusting the transportation needs to the superiors. Up to now, the tank unit is still the first. It is no longer a problem to gather the personnel and equipment of 4 armored brigades and 2 mechanized infantry brigades. The new situation Next, two mecha brigades could even be added; but Lin hopes to reduce these ground forces and add a long-range strike and tactical missile unit, which he foresees will be of great value in the attack on New Delhi.As for the infantry gap, he believes that it can be supplemented by Pakistani troops. If the enemy has lost its armored combat capability, then the Type 2 tank and Type 99 tanks are not much different when facing infantry.

The combat effectiveness of the Pakistani army is being greatly improved. Spanga was once a nightmare for the Pakistani army, but recent battles have shown that even if he gathers all his troops, he cannot eat a Pakistani armored division.

Today, Lin Huaisheng’s former enemy intelligence largely relies on the role of the Pakistani reconnaissance force. These capable fighters, dressed in Indian military uniforms or refugee clothing, speak Hindi with a Punjabi accent, and often sneak into the vicinity of enemy positions. Targets detected by satellites are approached for reconnaissance.Such reconnaissance is very necessary, the Indians are very talented in creating false targets, and the West has provided a large number of battlefield deception equipment.The existence of these things, in addition to causing expensive weapons to hit an open field, will also cause the staff to misjudge the enemy's strength. This has happened many times.The Pakistani troops who sneaked into New Delhi will become Lin Huaisheng's most important eyeliner. In the next step, in the plan to use tactical missiles to attack air defense positions, these people will play an important role in target identification instructions and effect evaluation.Lin Huaisheng didn't know that some of these groups were also charged with another more important mission - to try to get in touch with the Indian intelligence agency and carry out instigation activities. This matter is currently being carried out carefully under the leadership of Xu Jingzhe.

On the morning of February 2th, He Fan led his command staff to approach the forward reconnaissance controlled by the Mechanized Infantry Battalion. He shuttled through the trenches that the Indians dug and then gave up easily. Sometimes the Indians would make a couple of feeble mortar attacks which would stop after a minute or two.

He Fan observed the front with the gun to the mirror for a while. Of course, he couldn't see any enemy situation, but he confirmed that the terrain in this area is the most flat and suitable as a breakthrough. His tank can crush it at any time. Now the drone is hovering at the front 24 hours a day to ensure Every movement of the enemy can be discovered. So far, no enemy has been found secretly laying mines.He didn't want the battle to start with tanks pushing, that would be too stupid; he raised his binoculars to the west and looked at the positions of the Pakistani 6th Armored Division. The place 200 meters behind the infantry line is used as a flat firepower to directly suppress the Indians on the opposite side. He Fan sneered, if the enemy brings the anti-tank missiles close enough to reach them at night, and launches an assault at dawn, it will be enough for them voila.Anyway, he had already raised the above questions through the headquarters, and the other party thought that the Indians were cowards, and did not change the deployment.

A few days ago, He Fan got his wish and became the commander of a brigade-level combat group, and his rank was promoted to colonel.Compared with several other normal armored brigades, his establishment is 20.00% larger, and he has replaced Wang Zhenbei as the most important attacking force under the Lin Command; thus he has his own independent artillery battalion As well as air defense and reconnaissance units, the great opportunity for him to display his ambitions has just begun.

At yesterday's headquarters discussion meeting, many people were discussing the new weapons that the Indian army might acquire, and they seemed a little worried, except for him; he didn't care what new weapons India could get from the United States. As far as he knew, The United States has sealed up nearly 5000 M1 tanks, some of which have not even been upgraded to 120mm smoothbore guns. If an Indian tank soldier who has only undergone short-term training drives such a tank against himself, he will be happy to accompany him.After the campaign to eliminate Spanga was over, in order to highlight the strength of the Western equipment, the People's Liberation Army Daily specially selected a vehicle crew of Huang Dexing's troop for a key report, and named it "the combat expert who reimbursed the challenger"; Fan sneered at the words in the newspaper, and even once thought that Lin's headquarters would scold the propaganda officer severely; apparently some pens divide the difficulty of confrontation according to the weight of the tank. In their eyes, destroying a few T90As may be a One thing is light, the 60-ton Challenger II is another.As a result, He Fan's vanity was seriously hurt. If India could get some 60-ton American tanks, he would really like to show it off.

He Fan carefully studied the captured Spanga Command's previous battle plans and casualty records (the part that was not burned or taken away), and he has always been very interested in Spanga's tactics of using field air defense forces to cover the assault troops; Although it is only a document of the defeated army, it is a rare first-hand information. Compared with the large-scale joint operations and small-scale contract operations currently used by the Chinese army, which has not been tested by too many air strikes, it has unique value. The value is something most people don't like to notice, but He Fan has a lofty heart and attaches great importance to it.

He observed that although Spanga's mechanized troops had been defeated all the time, they were indeed given some synthetic combat experience after a long illness. The crux that caused the armored forces to lose cover and collapse.

The main problem, of course, is technical. Insufficient communication capabilities and command confusion have limited air defense capabilities. As long as the Chinese Air Force knocks out an important node, the entire Beech system will lose its search capability, and the launch unit will eventually become a solo fighter. combat unit.

As for why such a tactic should be studied to face the Indian army that has no aircraft available, He Fan has his own set of ideas; according to his estimation, Lin Huaisheng's tactic of pushing all the way must be just a bluff. I have worked with Lin for a long time, and I know that Lin is not so dull; the final battle deployment is most likely to let myself and Wang Zhenbei each act as arrows along the way to implement a roundabout encirclement of New Delhi. To face the challenge of enemy gunship force.

India still has a lot of Apache and Mi-35 armed helicopters. These troops have never dared to engage in large-scale operations in areas where they have lost air supremacy, mainly because they are afraid of becoming the target of fighter jets. However, if the newly arrived Patriot missiles can support a piece, Covering the air defense network around New Delhi, and the air force cannot solve it in time, the armored forces surrounded by the two wings must be prepared to face the armed helicopters.Although He Fan is proud, he never underestimates his enemies.

In the Ministry of Internal Affairs building in the core area of ​​New Delhi, Charman sat in his office on the third floor of the basement as usual, waiting to attend a routine military meeting. After the meeting, he would go out of the city for a routine meeting with Pasad .He has lost all confidence in the Kahan government and is wary of the Americans.After a series of defeats, India seems to have been reduced from a South Asian power to a pawn of the United States. This is what he does not want to see. He carefully analyzed the situation. India must stop the war immediately and take a good breath, not for the strategy of the United States The interests continued to bleed; the thought alone was enough to make him guilty of treason, but he really couldn't see any other way out.

An agent from the listening room next door pushed in and interrupted his painful thoughts: "Boss, we found the poisonous snake again, and it was still on the old channel. It’s just outside the city. You’d better come here.”

Charman stood up suddenly, and followed the agents to the listening room next door. There were more than 20 people on duty here, and most of them were very excited because the cunning poisonous snake appeared again.

Charmain walked to the radio station, grabbed a pair of earphones and put them on his head. He could hear the voice of a poisonous snake. He was talking to one of his accomplices:
"Listen, the plan to assassinate the Minister of Defense must be cancelled, the superiors told us that Singh is a fool who can only bring more failures to the Indian Army, so it must be kept."

"Hehe, then we have to find something to do."

"Perhaps blowing up their airfield...or some of the commanders of the Guards Regiment."

"Sounds good, I need to prepare a few tons of explosives..."

The conversation was completely incomprehensible, it seemed to be purely teasing, and the call time was much longer than before, which really made it difficult for those present to understand.

Charman beckoned and asked the people next to him to take a look at the map showing the general area of ​​the station, and it was indeed outside the city.

"I said... are you still eavesdropping?"

The poisonous snake suddenly said something unexpected, and it was unknown to whom, everyone in the listening room held their breath, waiting for him to continue.

"I know you're squatting in some basement, worrying about Chinese bombs, trying to catch us, don't you, Chief Charmain?"

It took Charmain a few seconds to sort out his thoughts. He realized that this might not be an unplanned name-calling provocation, but some kind of attempt to establish contact. He took the communicator from one side, and the people next to him were stunned , They thought, does the director want to talk to the enemy?

Charman pressed the call button: "Listen, you bastard, I can eradicate you and your accomplices within 24 hours, but I suggest you, surrender to the Indian army nearby, this is your only way to survive, the Indian army does not You can rest assured that you will kill those who surrender.”

The call was cut off suddenly, and the other party seemed to have no interest in continuing to refute.

"Director, the Special Operations Team is ready to dispatch at any time, maybe this time we can catch the poisonous snake?"

said one of Charmain's lieutenants.The war was tight, and the Intelligence Bureau also had a capable operational force in the city. It was currently on standby on the helicopter platform at the top of the Ministry of Internal Affairs building, and could be dispatched at any time to hunt down the enemy's spies.

"No, there's no need," Charmain shook his head. "Since you dare to provoke us like this, you won't be able to catch us."

As he spoke, he walked out of the listening room, looking very indifferent. He sorted out the documents, and then went to a routine military meeting. He had roughly guessed the intention of the poisonous snake. Of course, he could not communicate with the enemy in the Intelligence Bureau. , and it is impossible to do any stupid things that will put him in danger, he can only make some hints that the poisonous snake can understand, now, it depends on whether the poisonous snake has the courage.

(End of this chapter)