In retaliation for the sinking of two destroyers and damage to one, the Tang Army began transporting 200 Scud missiles to New Island.
These missiles were stockpiled munitions, but despite being such, their precision had improved compared to previous Scud models. On one hand, this was due to advancements in manufacturing accuracy, and on the other, the integration of newer and more advanced guidance technologies.
In fact, hadn't the first-generation Scud missiles in stock already been sold to countries around the world? The remaining old stock held by the Tang Army wasn't really "old" at all—they were still quite new.
Although the Tang military leadership swiftly decided to retaliate, issuing the order almost immediately after the sinking of the Beiyuan No. 44 destroyer, it still took some time to transport the missiles to New Island.
