Chapter 1369 South Asia News

In the aviation industry, even if the British engines are worse than those of the United States, they are on par with the Soviet Union in this world. In terms of materials, the United Kingdom also has certain advantages. It cannot do what the Soviet Union did with titanium alloys to make submarines, and it cannot compete with the United States. Compared with financial resources, but still capable.

After much deliberation, Britain's weakest point is its design. Alan Wilson is a simpleton. He definitely doesn't know what's inside a fighter jet, but he just happens to be able to copy the shell. He has solved this shortcoming, and other aspects of the content will naturally be filled by British professionals. Even so, it will not be easy for a fighter jet with an inner F15 Eagle and a New Typhoon appearance to be released.

But fortunately, the prototype finally came out. This is a huge progress for the UK. The UK's Typhoon, which was the benchmark for the F15, only appeared in the 1990s. After the emergence of the Typhoon, the UK and even Europe completely lost their qualifications to compete with other powers. , although Russia is struggling, it has finally produced the Su-57. Europe cannot even hold back the Su-57.

The Tornado fighter jet, which was supposed to be launched, suddenly faced an unbeatable opponent. The new Typhoon suddenly conquered Dennis Healy, the Labor Secretary of Defense who was stingy with everything.

"But the multi-role fighter project has been launched. Does this fighter conflict with it?" Dennis Healy looked confused. This model looks beautiful, but there is already a project in the UK that is advancing, or does it conflict with other projects? The country advances together.

Dennis Healy's multi-role fighter project, which was actually the later Tornado fighter, has now reached the demonstration stage. What if it is stopped? After all, it was not Britain's own project.

"Minister, in fact, this fighter jet has many of the same equipment as the multi-purpose fighter jet. Especially the electronic system and engine. And the uses are different. Obviously, this prototype is a fighter jet that seizes air supremacy and plays the role of a sharp knife. ." The Cabinet Secretary was not here, so Markins was solely responsible for how to persuade the ministers, and he also talked about a lot of high-low matching and systematic operations.

"By the way, where is Sir Wilson? He should have come here." Dennis Healy seemed to remember something when he said this. Why is Alan Wilson not here? Is he deliberately avoiding suspicion?

"Sir, some diplomatic work needs to be reported to the Prime Minister." Makins replied sincerely, "There is no deliberate avoidance. The Secretary-General will not adopt this attitude towards excellent products."

Alan Wilson is naturally busy with diplomatic matters, mainly in two places. One is naturally Egypt, which is the top priority. Foreign Secretary Patrick Gordon Walker's visit to Egypt has ended, and Britain must now talk about it. Regarding the issue of ownership of the Suins Canal, there is another matter in South Asia. There is news that Pakistan is going to hold an election. Both of these matters are important.

Because of the interests of the Suisse Canal and the Middle East, Britain has always supported Arab countries in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. There is no benefit in supporting Israel. Israel's armaments are provided by the United States. Furthermore, Israel is a country that can not compete with so many Arab countries. Comparatively? Arms sales are no match.

"The security threat to the Suins Canal lies with Israel, but after many years of training, the possibility of Israel's victory is no longer high." Alan Wilson was bragging in front of the Prime Minister about the defense system built by British instructors.

In fact, it is a defense system that follows the path of attrition warfare. This system is an upgraded version of trench warfare. In fact, this is a combat mode that no country is willing to face. Whether it is the United States or the Soviet Union, if it wants to take down this defense system, The only way is to return to the most basic method and take human life.

When the United States and the Soviet Union faced such a battle, there would be no difference in nature. The United States would use its air force, while the Soviet Union would use artillery to flatten the contiguous strongholds and then take advantage of them. In recent years, when British instructors trained the Jordanian and Egyptian armies, they never forgot to brainwash them. Israel, a small country with a small population, cannot support a full-scale war for more than two months, and will lose in the long run.

This is a fact, and as long as you don’t get badly beaten by Israel at the beginning,

After two months of adaptation, Arab countries will no longer panic and have a psychological bottom line for everything.

Two months is enough time for the Arab countries to adapt, and then they will find that Israel is not invincible.

It can be said that this kind of defensive line is the best way to deal with Israel. If the quality of the army is not as good as that of the opponent, an attack will be a dead end. Even if there is a defense line, it is not used. For example, during World War II, the French army had the Maginot Line of defense, but when it maneuvered towards Belgium, it was hit head-on by the German army and instantly collapsed.

With the level of support the United States has for Israel and the quality of Arab soldiers, it is unrealistic for the UK to help the Arabs destroy Israel. However, because it is based on defense and prevents Israel from acting rashly, it can still give it a try.

In this case, even if Israel does not declare war and catches the Arab side by surprise with air strikes, the outcome of the war will ultimately be known on the ground.

"As for the Palestinian-Israeli issue, the British position is still to promote peace talks and promote a peace process using the two countries' territories as stipulated by the 1947 United Nations Conference." Harold Wilson nodded, indicating that the British position remained unchanged, and then spoke One change, "Yahya Khan agreed to start general elections in Pakistan again, which is exciting."

"When it comes to this issue, the situation may not be optimistic. The development of the two parts of Pakistan is unbalanced."

Alan Wilson also just got the news that Yahya Khan is preparing to return power to the people, but this is the root cause of Pakistan’s dismemberment. “East Pakistan has a population of 60 million, while West Pakistan only has a population of 50 million. For a long time, Pakistan is based in the west and uses the exports of East Pakistan to build West Pakistan. If there are elections, East Pakistan may want to try to change this pattern."

"It's possible, but that's nothing, right?" Harold Wilson was puzzled. Isn't this normal? There are winners and losers in elections. It's enough to stand upright after being beaten.

"I'm afraid that West Pakistan will not accept this result. West Pakistan is the main body in terms of area, but Bengalis are the largest single ethnic group in Pakistan. And the Bengal region was originally the richest place in British India, part of the Calcutta Industrial Zone. Once If West Pakistan refuses to accept its consequences, conflict may break out."

Alan Wilson shook his head. He could see the problem, but it had no solution. Let alone the dominant ethnic group in West Pakistan, the dominant ethnic group in the entire Pakistan was Bangladeshi. The total population of West Pakistan was less than the Bangladeshi population. , this is the standard discrimination against the main ethnic group, how can it be maintained?

Pakistan's main exports depend on East Pakistan. East Pakistan's exports this year are 30 billion rupees, but all this money is used in West Pakistan. How can this continue?

"There is a possibility of war, Prime Minister. We all know the relationship between Indus and Pakistan. Once Pakistan's internal disputes are seen by India, India may send troops under the banner of supporting East Pakistan's independence. Marshal Mountbatten once said that Pakistan is isolated from several countries. The reality of being thousands of miles away cannot be sustained. But West Pakistan has not changed this for so many years."

"Is there a possibility of war breaking out?" Harold Wilson immediately became serious when he heard this possibility. "Is it impossible to prevent it?"

"No way, it's surprising that Pakistan has managed to survive to this day." Alan Wilson shook his head, "But if you want to take the opportunity to increase Britain's influence, you can give it a try."

Harold Wilson signaled to continue, and the other member of Wilson's group was not polite. India's strength is already superior to Pakistan. Once one of the members of Pakistan is in civil strife, India will defeat this old enemy. The result will be huge. The probability is no problem.

Historically, when East Pakistan became independent, Britain no longer had any stronghold in Asia, so naturally it could only watch.

But things are different now. British Malaya is still there. The Andaman Islands are also under the jurisdiction of Malaya. In fact, South Asia is still within the British radiation range. It can be said that it is very convenient to interfere.

Once India attacks East Pakistan, Britain can play a supporting role, and can even land in East Pakistan after India occupies it, in the name of safeguarding human rights, to prevent India from becoming bigger.

Harold Wilson fell silent for a moment, "A very bold idea, Alan, will this cause dissatisfaction in India?"

"If we don't move, it may lead to another possibility. Pakistan's supporter is the United States, and the relationship between the Soviet Union and India is advancing by leaps and bounds. If we stand aside and watch, the stage may only be the United States and the Soviet Union." Ai Len Wilson imagined another possibility, which was actually the original history.

"Today, almost all countries can see that the United States is in an extremely embarrassing situation in Vietnam. Once the U.S. military withdraws from Southeast Asia, the situation in British Malaya will be extremely delicate. The United Kingdom may have to carry out a military operation , to deter potential enemies and prevent them from acting rashly. In the war between India and Pakistan, first of all, these two countries are not small countries. Pakistan has a larger population than Indonesia, and India is the second most populous country in the world."

"If the UK can demonstrate its strong military power in these two countries through a clean and tidy operation, it can also let other countries see that the UK's strength is still there and stop them from peeking at Malaya. Of course, There are still risks, there are risks in everything you do.”

Alan Wilson's meaning is very simple, that is, after so many years, he must be sublimated to the best, otherwise others will really think that the British emperor is dead.

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