Chapter 1108 Deploying Military Forces
I can directly guarantee that it is because before coming here, young Ustinov met his uncle, Marshal Ustinov, the elder of the Soviet Ministry of Defense. After analyzing all the possible situations, the KGB is not just a free man; they are naturally aware of Bao Zixuan's actions in the Middle East countries.
As the Soviet Minister of Defense, of course he had access to top-secret intelligence. The story between Bao Zixuan and Princess Fucha Elasala, as well as the intentions of the Middle East during this trip, are very clear to investigate. Marshal Ustinov also knew that if his family did this, problems would arise sooner or later. Being able to find a safe haven also leaves a way out for future generations.
So he told his nephew that as long as Bao Zixuan's demands were not excessive, he could satisfy them all. Except for asking for instructions if he wants nuclear weapons, he can make decisions on the fly. He will find a way to coordinate after returning to China.
Of course, there are factors involved in this Kuwait arms sale, and most people have tasted the sweetness. Not to mention that the country has increased its income, everyone who participated has received more than the salary of the previous ten years. For the top brass of the Soviet army, whose economic situation was not good, they suddenly felt extremely comfortable.
Most of the senior leaders who hold power now participated in the Great Patriotic War. There is still some arrogance in his heart, and he will at least balance national and personal interests. The country has made money from this arms sale, so it doesn't matter if they share some of the money. But this will not be the case in the later period. As long as he can get benefits, the national interests have nothing to do with him.
Early the next morning, little Ustinov returned to Moscow. It can be said that everything comes in a hurry and goes in a hurry. In fact, he also knew that Bao Zixuan was a very efficient person. And it involves wars between countries; the so-called military strength and speed must not be delayed or delayed by him.
When he returned to Moscow, he immediately told Bao Zixuan's appeal to the Soviet Minister of Defense, Marshal Ustinov, to see what his uncle's opinion was. As the family's anchor, he must make many decisions. At the same time, coordinating the navy and air force also requires the minister of defense to come forward. He is only the head of the logistics department in charge of weapons and equipment, and cannot decide whether to retain pilots.
Ustinov looked at his nephew and said, "It seems that Bao Zixuan has finally made up his mind, which may not be a bad thing for us."
"The current powerful Soviet army is not going very smoothly on the battlefield in Afghanistan. Problems in the UAE may deter other Arab countries from taking rash actions."
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan was strongly condemned by most countries in the world. In January 1980, the Sixth Special Session of the United Nations adopted a resolution calling for the unconditional and complete withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan. At subsequent United Nations General Assembly meetings, the Soviet Union was strongly condemned by various countries and demanded that Soviet troops withdraw from Afghanistan and achieve a political settlement of the Afghan issue.
The Arab countries are trying their best to help, but they are doing it secretly. After all, no one dares to offend the powerful Soviet Union, otherwise they will bring trouble to themselves. As a staunch supporter of the invasion of Afghanistan, Ustinov certainly hoped that the Soviet army could gain an advantage on the Afghan battlefield.
As long as there is a problem in the UAE, other Arab countries will definitely have to protect themselves, and at least they will not have the energy to support Afghanistan. Compared with the production property and national security of its own people, Afghanistan is not that important. Afghanistan, without foreign aid, faced off against the Soviet army, which was armed to the teeth, and the results were predictable.
Of course little Ustinov understood what his uncle meant, so he said with a smile: "The other party needs a lot of weapons and equipment, but the price is very high. But the Yak-36 fighter jets need to be drawn from the active force of the Navy. I hope you can Coordinate.”
Hearing that Bao Zixuan actually wanted the Yak-36 fighter jet, Marshal Ustinov, who had been in charge of military technology, immediately understood what he meant. Although the other party did not come from a military academy, he was majored in aviation power after all, and he really knew the Soviet weapons and equipment very well.
When my nephew went to Fucaira, he asked the KGB to prepare a piece of information. Fucairah is very poor, as are most Arab countries without oil. Rather than a country, it would be more appropriate to call it a city, since it is only half the size of Moscow. There is no airport in the country, so if a war breaks out, helicopters can only be used for combat.
Bao Zixuan actually thought of the Yak-36 fighter jet, so the problem of the airport could be easily solved. Although the combat radius of the Yak-36 fighter jet is pitifully small, the entire UAE is not that big and is completely sufficient.
Marshal Ustinov said with a smile: "It seems that guy is very thoughtful. Even the most professional military advisers will probably choose the Yak-36 fighter jet."
"Give him everything you want, and fast. Heiyun Group is very efficient in doing things and we can't hold him back. I haven't been feeling well recently and may not have a few days to live. In the future, the family will need your support, and other people's abilities and opportunities It’s not enough. I hope you will seize the opportunity, wait until this matter is over, and go directly to the Far East Military Region to take up your post.”
"The struggle in Moscow will be very fierce next year. There is nothing I can do about it, but you must not get involved. Regardless of success or failure in the political struggle, the final result will not be good. As long as you control the troops, anyone who reaches that position needs to win over you. "
Marshal Ustinov knew that a compromise had to be made. The top leader's health was getting worse and he might not be able to hold on for long. The power struggle in Moscow is currently very fierce, and Gorbachev's coming to power is a foregone conclusion. This was the result of the high-level acquiescence, and it was also the result that the Soviet people wanted to see.
The country cannot stand the annual state funeral. Not only is it a waste of money and money, but the people have no hope. Apart from Gorbachev, there really is no suitable candidate for a young and powerful leader.
With the coordination of the Minister of Defense, things will be much easier to handle.
Dimitrov is a wing commander of the naval aviation force of the Soviet Red Sea Fleet. He is currently serving on the aircraft-carrying cruiser Kiev and commanding 36 Yak-36 fighter jets.
After World War II, with the large number of ballistic nuclear missiles entering the army. Even anti-ship missiles carrying conventional warheads have begun to be equipped on surface ships. The theory that aircraft carriers are useless has gained consensus among the Soviet military circles. In addition to the development of other surface ships other than aircraft carriers, regular nuclear submarines are the focus of the development of the Soviet Navy.
The Cuban Missile Crisis faced a blockade and siege by the U.S. Navy's 8 aircraft carriers, 90 other surface ships, and 68 air force squadrons. The Soviet Navy, which lacked aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft, had difficulty breaking through the layers of encirclement encircled by the U.S. Navy. Ultimately, the crisis ended with the Soviet Union withdrawing its intermediate-range ballistic missiles from Cuba.
Therefore, the development of aircraft carriers became a top priority for the Soviet Navy; but its aircraft carrier development took a completely different path from that of Western navies. The aircraft carriers of the Western navies emphasize mainly carrier-based aircraft strike. The aircraft carriers are rarely equipped with weapons and equipment, and mainly rely on the escort of cruisers, destroyers, frigates and other ships to ensure the safety of the aircraft carrier.
The aircraft carriers of the Soviet Navy, in addition to carrying a certain number of carrier-based aircraft. Special attention is paid to the aircraft carrier's own air defense, anti-submarine, sea and even shore strike capabilities. That is to say, the aircraft carrier still has strong independent combat capabilities without the cover of escort ships.
Therefore, the Soviet Navy's aircraft carriers are equipped with naval guns, close-in defense guns, anti-submarine torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, anti-ship missiles and anti-aircraft missiles. Their firepower is far superior to that of large and medium-sized surface combatants such as Western cruisers, destroyers, and frigates.
The naming of this type of ship is also very unique. The Soviet army called it a "heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser."
Dimitrov, who had watched real aircraft carrier operations and training in the U.S. Navy, was very dissatisfied with the Kiev under his feet. But he is only a lieutenant colonel and has no ability to stop high-level decisions. But something is better than nothing. Training and training pilots has become the biggest motivation for his work.
He was a little disappointed when he received the order today. He actually retired early, and the Ministry of National Defense introduced him to a job, and he flew directly to Fucaya in the Middle East.
Not only him, but also pilots who had previously retired also received transfer orders. All came to the Kiev to report and receive the 36 Yak-36 fighter jets here.
What is unexpected is that pilots who agree to fly to Fucaira can receive US$50,000 on the spot. Heiyun Group is willing to pay half a year's salary in advance; the condition is that Fucairah fought with Arab armies in the past.
The treatment of Soviet soldiers can only be described as average, but they have never seen so much money before. The money moved people's hearts, and except for a few retired pilots who were physically unqualified, everyone agreed to go to the Middle East.
Similar things happened in many places in the Soviet Union. Little Ustinov was very concerned about this matter, maybe not just because of the money; after all, Bao Zixuan also promised that he could come over and serve as the commander-in-chief of the army or the minister of defense.