Chapter 323 Unprecedented Scale (Ch 323)

“Oh, there’s one more thing,” Lieutenant General Wang Bing said to Su Yang, changing the subject. “After research and decision by the top leaders, the application for the actual combat exercise of the AI ​​air combat system that you submitted earlier has been approved. The time is set for the end of this month in the Gobi Desert in the northwest, codenamed ‘Sky Eagle’.”

“Really?!” Su Yang was overjoyed when he heard this. This news came at the right time! He originally thought that it would take some time for the application for the actual combat exercise to be approved. Unexpectedly, the military’s efficiency was so high!

“Great! We can finally do something big!” Li Guoqiang was also very excited, rubbing his hands, eager to try.

“This air combat exercise is unprecedented in scale,” Lieutenant General Wang Bing’s expression became serious. “The blue team will dispatch 10 squadrons and 120 fighters, all of which will be assisted by the Little Tuanzi AI system. The red team will dispatch 20 squadrons and 240 fighters, twice as many as the blue team, all of which will be piloted by elite pilots from our major military aviation units. This is a true contest of strength and wisdom, and also an exploration of future air combat modes!”

“10 squadrons versus 20 squadrons? 120 aircraft versus 240 aircraft?!” Su Yang’s face showed a surprised expression. He did not expect that the scale of this exercise would be so large. This was simply a large-scale and high-intensity air battle!

“Yes, you heard it right,” Lieutenant General Wang Bing nodded and said, “This exercise will involve a total of 360 fighter jets. It is the largest air combat exercise in history and a key battle for us to test the actual combat capability of the AI ​​air combat system. We can only win, not lose!”

“360 fighter planes…” Su Yang muttered to himself. He could imagine what a spectacular sight that would be! Hundreds of fighter planes soaring in the sky, blocking out the sun and the sky, the roar of the engines resounding through the clouds, this would definitely be a feast for the eyes and ears.

“Commander, we will go all out to ensure the completion of the mission!” Su Yang and Li Guoqiang stood at attention and saluted again, their voices sonorous and powerful, full of confidence.

“Good! I believe you will win!” Lieutenant General Wang Bing’s eyes were full of expectations. “Comrade Su Yang, your little dumpling is the key to our victory in this exercise. In the next period of time, you and your team must make the final optimization and debugging of the AI ​​system to ensure that it can perform at its best in the exercise.”

“Please rest assured, Chief. We will live up to your expectations.” Su Yang promised.

“Well, I believe you!” Lieutenant General Wang Bing nodded and continued, “In order to ensure the smooth progress of the exercise, we will select the most elite pilots and fighters from the aviation units of major military regions to form a red team to fight against your AI system. These pilots are all experienced aces. Their flying skills and tactical qualities are first-class. You must be fully prepared.”

“Yes!” Su Yang and Li Guoqiang answered in unison.

“In addition,” Lieutenant Commander Wang Bing continued, “we will monitor and record the entire exercise. The data and results of the exercise will provide important reference for the development of our future air force and combat mode. Therefore, you must take it seriously and ensure that no mistakes occur in any link of the exercise.”

“Please rest assured, Chief. We will strictly follow the exercise plan to ensure the smooth progress of the exercise.” Su Yang assured again.

“Okay, then I’ll wait and see!” Lieutenant General Wang Bing patted Su Yang on the shoulder and said with a smile, “I believe you will not let me down!”

“We guarantee to complete the mission!” Su Yang and Li Guoqiang saluted again, their voices loud and powerful.

“Well,” Lieutenant General Wang Bing nodded with satisfaction, then turned to Li Guoqiang and said, “Xiao Li, you and Comrade Su Yang must work closely together to make all preparations before the exercise. If you need anything, you can report directly to me.”

“Yes!” Li Guoqiang replied.

Lieutenant General Wang Bing gave a few more instructions and then turned and left the observation room.