213: Dare to compete with the Air Force for equipment! How many heads are shipped against the wind?

"Don't be impatient. Believe that the authorities will release the specifications very soon."

As an eyewitness to the Double Bone Dragon Unmanned Aerial Vehicle incident, Brother Qi couldn't help but feel incredibly proud at this moment.

He had always heard others bragging about participating in some major event, and now, finally, he had participated in one too.

And it was a badass drone modified into a bomber!

This… damn it, this is something he can brag about for the rest of his life!

【I was about to burst; it's finally declassified. Julong Steel is invincible!】

【Do you think Nifeng Express will still be able to use this drone?】

【Use it my foot! It's already been modified into a bomber and is exclusive to the Air Force. So what if it's Nifeng Express? Even if you gave Wang Jiawei ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare snatch equipment from the Air Force!】

【That's true, but our Air Force isn't unreasonable. They will definitely release a simplified civilian version eventually, after all, Nifeng Express paid for it first.】

"That's true, it just depends on whether Wang Jiawei knows what's good for him," Brother Qi said.

The Double Bone Dragon bomber circled in the sky, opening its bomb bay from time to time to show it off.

Xu Lei introduced to the reporters present: "The Double Bone Dragon unmanned bomber is the Air Force's most advanced drone equipment. It can carry out long-range bombing missions, fly 14,000 kilometers with a full load, and reach a maximum altitude of 35,000 meters!"

"May I ask, Director Xu, how long was the development cycle for the Double Bone Dragon unmanned bomber?" a military newspaper reporter asked.

Xu Lei scratched his head: "Five months."

"Five months? This…"

Xu Lei's answer left the military newspaper reporter stunned. Is the technology at the Air Force Equipment Department really that strong now?

A development cycle of only five months for a new piece of equipment? In the past, they wouldn't even have finished the design and feasibility study in five months.

【From the civilian drone airshow in the suburbs of the capital last year to the Zhu Hai Airshow today, isn't that exactly five months?】

【Air Force: Our new equipment development is very simple; a bucket of paint is enough.】

【I'm dying of laughter, Nifeng Express X, Air Force Equipment √】

【It doesn't even take a whole bucket, half a bucket is enough, as long as you wipe off the words 'Nifeng Express Transport Plane'.】

"Jokes aside, looking at the actual aircraft's design, the exterior hasn't changed much, but the core has definitely undergone a qualitative improvement. After all, military technology is a level higher than civilian technology," Brother Qi analyzed.

【That's for sure, the anti-interference capabilities are completely different.】

If Xu Lei heard this, his mouth would probably be twisted in anger.

Are they taking a jab at me?

In the few months after the Air Force received the Double Bone Dragon unmanned aerial vehicle, besides converting the cargo hold into a bomb bay, they had only done one thing—research the anti-interference device of the Double Bone Dragon unmanned aerial vehicle.

Xu Lei and his team researched day and night, inviting technicians from Julong Steel Factory for guidance and holding system-wide anti-interference technology discussions. It took them a full four months to fully master the technology.

The Air Force Equipment Department also used the anti-interference technology they learned from the Double Bone Dragon unmanned aerial vehicle to comprehensively upgrade their active-duty fighter jets.

The sudden appearance of the Double Bone Dragon unmanned aerial vehicle directly boosted the Air Force's anti-electromagnetic interference technology by three to five years.

However, Xu Lei had never told Lu Shenwei any of this. After all, it would be too embarrassing to admit that the technology developed by a whole group of people at the dignified Air Force Equipment Department wasn't as good as that of a private steel factory.

Recalling certain sleepless nights, Xu Lei deeply felt how difficult it must have been for Gu Ming of the Navy back then.

You train hard in the mountains for decades, only to encounter a passerby young man as soon as you step out, and with a casual palm strike, he unleashes the power of a landslide and a tsunami.

How are you supposed to play? Screw that!

The military fans were enjoying the show, and the frustration caused by the H20 not appearing was completely swept away.

【I said the most powerful thing at this airshow definitely wouldn't be the H-6 tanker conversion. How could a tanker be the main attraction?】

【Hehehe, who was getting all worked up just a moment ago?】

【Haha, if the H20 comes out next year, I'd be quite happy too.】

【Next year is probably unlikely. I'd be satisfied with a new generation of carrier-based aircraft; the Flying Shark is getting a bit old.】

【How many years has it been since the Flying Shark came out? You're already looking down on it?】

【If you ask me, why not just put the Double Bone Dragon bomber on the aircraft carrier? Make a bomber squadron!】

【Using drones on an aircraft carrier is a bit of a waste; a flat-top deck would be more like it.】

【You are all discussing superficial issues. Has no one suggested directly transforming Julong Steel Factory into an affiliated arsenal for the Air Force?】

【Navy: You kid, stand at attention when you talk to me! It should be me regardless of whose turn it is!】

【Army requests to speak; after all, Julong Steel Factory can even produce big guan dao blades.】

"Don't say that. If the three armed services really fought over the ownership of Julong Steel Factory, it might not necessarily go to the Air Force," Brother Qi laughed.

"It seems the Navy was the first to award a plaque to Julong Steel, although I don't know the reason."

【What other reason could there be? The aircraft carrier tractor, obviously.】

【Are you sleepwalking? The aircraft carrier tractor was ages ago; it definitely isn't that.】

Military fans were busy celebrating as if it were New Year's, discussing it heatedly.

Meanwhile, at the airshow, the White Hat Prince was incredibly envious.

He gestured wildly, and the translator hurriedly told Xu Lei.

"He wants our Double Bone Dragon; this young prince has a sharp eye. But we haven't equipped many of these ourselves yet. Tell him we aren't selling!" Xu Lei said sternly.

Julong Steel's production capacity hasn't ramped up yet; they only produce 50 units a month, which isn't even enough to fill the gaps for the Air Force.

According to Xu Lei's plan, including the four major theater commands and the Navy fleet's share, they need to build at least 2,000 units.

After all, the Double Bone Dragon bomber is a consumable. If the Eagle Nation goes crazy and wants to start the S3 season early, the Double Bone Dragon bomber will be used like a missile.

It's sturdy, durable, and cheap.

Upon hearing that it wasn't for sale, the White Hat Prince immediately got anxious.

He started chattering away at Xu Lei, and Xu Lei asked: "What is he saying?"

"He says he hopes you will reconsider. If you don't have the authority, you can ask your superiors, and he can wait."

Xu Lei said with a dark face: "Bullshit, I don't have the authority? The manufacturer of the Double Bone Dragon bomber is right here, but we really can't sell it to him."

Just kidding, a 14,000-kilometer range, even stronger endurance than the Eagle Nation's Global Hawk drone. If fitted with photovoltaic panels, the endurance could exceed 40 hours.

Think about having something like this hovering over your head every day; who could stand that?

Besides, the Desert Camel region is already unstable. Selling you defensive weapons is the bottom line; how could we…

"Director, he says he can pay more to buy it!"

Xu Lei said with a toothache: "Pay more? Even if he pays more, it's not happening!"

"Ten million US dollars per unit, not even then? Alright, I'll turn him down."

"Never mind how much… What, what? What did you say? Ten million US dollars per unit?"

Xu Lei was shocked. The wealthy tycoon! Truly worthy of being called the wealthy tycoon!

Xu Lei hurriedly said with a smile: "You haven't translated my words yet, right? Quickly tell him…"

"Director, it has already been translated."

Uh…

Looking at the White Hat Prince's serious expression, Xu Lei regretted it.

Ten million for one Double Bone Dragon bomber; did the money of the Desert Kings fall from the sky?

Before he could speak, he heard the translator say again: "Director, the young prince feels that his previous offer lacked sincerity and has decided to increase the price by 20 million!"