Prior to this, the transport fleet had dispatched the second wave of 20 Wing Loong fighters, 8 of which were manned.
This is the current organization of the new air and space fighter force. Manned fighters and intelligent fighters are paired up in a 1:1 ratio to form a tactical team.
Every ten tactical squads form a tactical squadron, and every five tactical squadrons form a tactical group.
During the recent 18-day voyage, Song Yuanting has completed the formation of an air and space fighter flying brigade, and formed another nine brigade at the Tianjie headquarters.
At this time, he directly connected with Dr. Wittmann, the research team of the Kuiper Belt Astronomy Institute, "Doctor, this is Song Yuanting, Minister of Defense. I would like to know if there is any change in the white spot 3 light-years away that you are paying attention to?"
Wittmann's voice rang out, "We didn't find any changes in the white spots. We also observed the surrounding starry sky, and there were no changes."
Song Yuanting thought for a while and asked: "The boss said that they may come from Barnard Galaxy, which is nearly 6 light-years away. Can we observe anything there?"
"No, the boss asked us to conduct 24-hour observations. Currently, the six super telescopes here are all pointed in that direction, and there are no new discoveries yet."
Song Yuanting looked at the solar system star map next to him, frowned and said, "Since you have six super astronomical telescopes, can you arrange two to search and observe the trajectory of the meteorite Oumuamua before it enters the solar system?"
Wittmann immediately understood what Song Yuanting meant and said: "We have also observed before that it was in the direction of Lyra, but we did not find anything unusual.
Later, after a white spot appeared in the direction of Barnard's Galaxy, we turned all six telescopes there in order to ensure that we could observe there 24 hours a day.
Since you are worried, I can arrange for the two telescopes to be turned to the direction of Lyra, but the observation in the direction of Barnard's Galaxy cannot guarantee that someone will be watching it 24 hours a day.
You know, I have limited manpower here, so..."
Song Yuanting nodded and said: "Understood. I will coordinate with Dean Best as soon as possible to try to send more manpower to you."
"That's great. Our place has been expanded and can accommodate another hundred people." Wittmann cheered.
In the distant borders of the solar system, there are too many research topics that can be carried out here. In the past, humans on Blue Star could not see clearly through telescopes. Now, during our time here, there are indeed many new discoveries.
For example, looking out 12 astronomical units from where the observatory is located, there was once a place where some scientists observed that asteroids became scarce, and some even called it the "Kuiper Belt Cliff".
Some Japanese scientists speculate that there should be a large star in the starry sky beyond this, and its huge attraction has caused the asteroids in this area to become sparse.
Now, through the super astronomical telescope located here, Wittmann can clearly see the icy planet comparable to the size of Neptune, 22 astronomical units away.
Japanese scientists guessed correctly, there really is a ninth planet hidden here.
Previously, Du Qiu did not agree to send many astronomers to the observation station, but only agreed to rotate them.
Now that Song Yuanting has asked for more manpower, Wittmann naturally wants it.
Currently in the Kuiper Belt, Magic Technology has initially established an observation station base that can accommodate some scientists to conduct relevant research there.
At the same time, a team of construction robots is also building a defense system on a nearby asteroid, which will become the first line of defense against alien invasion.
Now the entire magical technology has been fully mobilized, and the production lines originally used to produce civilian consumer products have been turned to the production of space fighters, battleships, ground defense weapons, various medical equipment and other combat readiness materials.
The production of Wing Loong fighter jets has increased to an astonishing rate of 30 aircraft per day.
Fortunately, Magic Technology's artificial intelligence level is very high, otherwise it would be too late to train pilots to fly the fighter jets produced.
The 1,500-meter-long frigate, which was urgently designed based on the transport ship, is being built at full capacity, with a construction period of 30 days.
Such an astonishing speed is naturally inseparable from a large number of industrial robots, so the consumer electronics products sold to other Blue Star countries will naturally be affected.
Song Yuanting saw today's brief space battle and had new ideas in his mind.
After ending the call with Wittmann, he dialed again and requested to speak with Ning Shuangshuang.
Not long after, Ning Shuangshuang's projection appeared in front of him.
"Minister Song, I heard that the meteorite was really an alien warship? Has it been destroyed by a pterosaur fighter?"
"Yes, I have ordered the pterosaur fighters to collect the remains of alien warships in order to study clearly what level their technology is at."
Ning Shuangshuang looked serious and praised: "You are right to do this."
"Minister Ning, after this battle, I initially judge that the technological level of this alien civilization should not exceed ours by much. This can be inferred from the fact that the Pterosaur fighter jets were able to destroy this battleship."
"So, the Pterosaur fighter can threaten enemy warships?"
Song Yuanting shook his head and said: "I'm not so sure yet. After all, this battleship looks a bit too small. Maybe it's just an armed detection spacecraft.
However, the power of its attack weapons also destroyed two of our Wing Loong fighters, so I would like to make a suggestion to you."
"What advice?"
Song Yuanting said: "In view of the fact that Pterosaur fighters are easy to be destroyed, I do not recommend the production of Pterosaur fighters piloted by human pilots. All Pterosaur fighters should be unmanned, so that they no longer need to be equipped with human life-support systems, and the production speed can be increased.
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Ning Shuangshuang thought for a moment and said, "I will convene relevant personnel to discuss this suggestion."
"Oh, by the way, the enemy's warship once reached a speed of 4,000 kilometers per second, which is faster than our existing aircraft, so scientists need to see if they can further increase the speed of our warships and fighter planes."
"Your Ministry of Defense will report the relevant process and data of this operation as soon as possible. I will arrange special discussions and make targeted arrangements as soon as possible."
After Ning Shuangshuang ended the call with Song Yuanting, she wanted to dial the projection call with Du Qiu, but as soon as she stretched out her hand, she took it back.
Since Du Qiu talked with her that night, he rushed into the laboratory and has not left for 18 days.
All food is delivered by the robot butler, and all external call requests are declined.
Ning Shuangshuang heard from Liu that Du Qiu had led everyone in solitary confinement in three months to build the world's most advanced CNC machining center.
At this time, you shouldn't disturb him.
However, it was determined that the meteorite was a spacecraft of an alien civilization, and it was equipped with weapons. It seemed inappropriate not to inform Du Qiu of such news.
After thinking about it, Ning Shuangshuang stood up and decided to come to the door in person.
However, when Ning Shuangshuang came to Du Qiu's laboratory, she saw a completely different scene.
Outside the laboratory door, there were two groups of people waiting, one was Dean Hao Jian of the Battleship Design Institute, and the other was Dean Huo Mingchuan of the Energy Research Institute.
When the two deans saw Ning Shuangshuang, they immediately stood up to say hello and chat.
"Why are you waiting here? Isn't Du Qiu in retreat?"
Hao Jian said with bright eyes: "The boss is out of business. He notified us. It is said that there are major issues that need us to start research immediately. I think the boss should have a clear direction."
"Yes, Chen Guangnan from the Institute of Physics is listening to the teachings inside now. He will definitely get important guidance." Huo Mingchuan said, shaking his head.
As the dean of the Energy Research Institute, Huo Mingchuan and the others received critical guidance from Du Qiu in their research on nuclear fusion.
He admired Du Qiu's ability. Otherwise, he would not have willingly devoted himself to magical technology.