USSR 1991

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This may be the general secretary's first-hand arrangement. At this time, Yanayev, the Military Commission and the chairman of the Soviet Union, finally had time to listen to the all-round development plan of the new Soviet army that he had always wanted to hear.

"At this moment?" Ogarkov hesitated. Although dozens of pages of written reports have been completed for a long time, he has been pressing them in his drawer and dare not submit them, and now he dare not disturb Yana When Yev visited the Sukhoi Design Bureau, he could only ask the other party for their opinions after the visit.

Ogarkov, who was full of thoughts, followed Yanayev all the way to visit the Sukhoi Design Bureau. He had been discounting the draft in his heart, waiting for the opportunity to communicate with Yanayev alone.

The visit to the Sukhoi Design Bureau only lasted one morning and ended. In the afternoon, Yanayev had to return to the Kremlin for work, so this was the last time Ogarkov expressed his opinion to Yanayev. Chance.After Yanayev shook hands with the designer Simonov and a group of people to say goodbye, Ogarkov finally found an opportunity in a short moment.

"General Secretary Yanayev." Marshal Ogarkov stepped forward and approached Yanayev.

Hearing someone calling his name, Yanayev turned around and saw Ogarkov, who had been preoccupied all morning, and asked with a smile, "I know why those guys who hate you in the Ministry of Defense sent you here?" The reason for being a representative?"

Ogarkov nodded. The general secretary's metaphor gave him a headache for a long time.

"Since this is the case, then I will go straight to the point. I have said before that the Soviet Army needs a comprehensive armament reform plan. This plan will take several years to be carried out in an orderly manner. After completion, the Soviet Army will It will be displayed in front of the world with a brand new look. Marshal Ogarkov, I placed my hope on you at that time, can you come up with that plan now?"

"Of course." Marshal Ogarkov took a deep breath and said affirmatively, "Now this set of detailed plans has been imprinted in my mind, and it can be submitted to the general secretary's desk in the form of a written report in the future. .”

"Very well, but at this moment, I want to hear about your general plan," Yanayev said.

Chapter 423 All-round upgrade

In addition to updating the Soviet army's carrying equipment and adopting the tactical vest of the molle system to ensure that the individual combat capabilities of the Soviet army are improved, there is also the funds obtained from renting out the aircraft carrier to complete the GLONASS network and improve satellites. Communication network construction, and upgrading of satellite early warning, reconnaissance and surveillance networks.Ensure the global navigation, positioning, communication, liaison, early warning and reconnaissance capabilities of the Soviet Army.Of course, the satellite networking work needs to be completed in June of this year, and by then the Baikonur Rocket Center will also usher in a new busy period.

But these are all stitches and repairs to a certain extent, not a comprehensive upgrade of the Soviet military. Yanayev also needs a more practical method to upgrade the huge Soviet army, reform and abolish bloated and complicated institutions , To ensure that the Soviet army has the most streamlined and efficient execution capabilities and combat capabilities.

The next words of former Marshal Ogarkov will completely change the direction of the Soviet army's construction in the future, and even for a long time in the future, the Soviet army will present a completely different style from that in the middle of the Cold War in the [-]th century.

Ogarkov said, "Before we mentioned the GLONASS networking operation, then we have to mention the information upgrade of the Ministry of Defense. The new generation of the Arbat Street Defense Building must be submitted to the Ministry of Defense. Like the Pentagon, it is very important to be able to grasp the global trend of the Soviet army, equipped with supercomputers, processors and super-large screens to reflect the real-time dynamics of the Soviet army around the world and improve the ability to make quick decisions. Chairman Ryzhkov is not visiting Japan and other East Asia recently. Is it a country with a developed information technology industry? I think General Secretary Yanayev is preparing for the informatization of the Soviet army?"

Regarding the development of information technology in the United States, the Soviet Ministry of Defense also has to catch up. Although it has no idea of ​​surpassing the Pentagon for the time being, it must at least narrow the gap between the two sides.

"Yes, the informatization of the Soviet Army cannot rely solely on the support of the state. In addition to supercomputers, other communication equipment and electronic equipment technology also need to be upgraded. The state cannot take care of every aspect of an industry. It needs to drive an industry to flourish to realize this situation.”

Yanayev and Marshal Olgakov discussed as they walked. They got into a car at the same time under the watchful eyes of everyone. Others didn't know what happened. So honored after it's over.But on the face of it, Marshal Ogarkov's day is coming.

"I am very relieved that the general secretary is aware of this. Compared with the conservative guys in the Ministry of National Defense, it is more interesting to talk to the enlightened reformers."

Yanayev twitched the corner of his mouth. He is indeed an enlightened reformist, but he will not be led by the nose by Marshal Ogarkov. This person who has been on the blacklist from the beginning, Yanayev The husband only needs his talent, and everything else is forbidden.

"Keep talking, former Commander Ogarkov. This is not the only general conclusion you can make, right?"

"Of course not, General Secretary Yanayev. Where did you talk about just now? Well, the Ministry of National Defense, now our Soviet Army, the Army must be streamlined. Although the Far East has abolished 30 troops, it is far from enough. The Ukrainian Military District, the Siberian Military District must also do the same. Of course, I am referring to the abolition of non-realistic shelf troops and ensuring that the entire army is fully staffed. This is very important.”

"Continue." Yanayev still listened casually at the beginning, but the more Ogarkov talked, the more his nature was aroused.

"After the army personnel are streamlined, the next step is to upgrade weapons, and first ensure that the weapons of the frontline and fist troops are upgraded. Increase the penetration rate of our individual night vision instruments and optical sights, develop new 5.45mm ammunition, upgrade and popularize digital communication Equipment, enhance the ability to acquire and receive information on the battlefield. Increase the proportion of precision ammunition in the army’s ammunition depot.”

Yanayev suddenly realized that what Marshal Ogarkov did was simply building a modern U.S. military.It seems that the Gulf War brought too much stimulation to the world.Not only shocked the neighbors in the south, but even the Soviet Ministry of Defense also had the idea of ​​building a high-end informationized army.

"Then it is to speed up the research and development of the new generation of main battle equipment of the Soviet army. For example, the improved version of the T72 main battle tank, rocket launchers, infantry combat vehicles, and helicopters, all have to start preparing for the development of the next generation. Everyone in the Gulf War is obvious to all. Some tactics are already outdated, and the turn of the century is also a critical period for our equipment replacement, the Soviet Union must not be left behind."

"Speaking of helicopters, there is also the reclassification of the helicopter unit to the army, the improvement of the army's tactical maneuverability, and the establishment of the army aviation unit. Further strengthen the ground-air, infantry, and infantry coordination capabilities, and focus on improving the army's precise guidance of air strikes and artillery strikes. .”

听奥加尔科夫说到这里，亚纳耶夫楞了一下，这就意味着提前使用第四代的T-14主战坦克来取代现在的T72和T64坦克，用库尔干人-25步战车来取代现在服役的BMP3步战车、旋风模块化火箭炮、复活伊斯坎德尔战术导弹计划的前身，奥卡导弹生产线。还有取代日渐老化的152毫米火炮系统的2S35远程自行火炮、米24武装直升机的改进升级版米-35武装直升机和研制菊花反坦克导弹。每一项计划都在向亚纳耶夫宣告着一件事，国防部缺钱。

In this era where you can’t play well with equipment without money, and you have to develop army equipment that is one era ahead, Yanayev said that the budget of the Ministry of Defense should increase again.He even had some doubts about whether Marshal Ogarkov wanted to pull the Soviet Union back into the bottomless abyss of the arms race.But looking at the face of this increasingly thin old man who became rosy again due to excitement, Yanayev suddenly softened his heart and listened to him patiently.

Perhaps this is also the last dream and persistence of this old man who is almost lying in the coffin. More than ten years ago, he missed the opportunity to practice his ideas because of the wrong political line. Now he wants to make up for the regrets of his youth.

A powerful informatization force.

The last dream of a dying Soviet Marshal.

After all, this dying old man hopes that before he closes his eyes forever, he can see the prosperity and peace of the motherland, and the mountains and rivers are safe and sound.

Chapter 424 May the motherland rule the world in my lifetime

Marshal Ogarkov was ready to say everything he wanted to say in one breath before giving up. After summarizing the general development of the army, Marshal Ogarkov brought the topic to the air force.

At this time, the bus to the Kremlin was already halfway through, and the topic of Marshal Ogarkov was also halfway through.

"Next is the development of the air force. The homeland defense air force, the air force and some outer space ballistic missile defense forces are merged into the air and space force, which is responsible for homeland air defense, anti-missile and foreign strategic and tactical strike tasks. The combination forms a unified whole, Not only can it enhance the efficiency of operations, but it can also enhance the integrated combat capability of the Air Force."

Yanayev originally wanted to advise Marshal Ogarkov to take a break and not to work too hard, but the other party was talking about the most critical moment, how could he stop his eloquence.Ogarkov continued, "The Soviet Union must now eliminate obsolete fighter models that are still in service, such as Su-7 bombers and Su-17 bombers, as well as Su-15 interceptors and MiG-23 fighter jets. The allies sold to us also Well, it doesn’t matter if the aid is given to the theater of conflict, or it can be sealed if necessary. In short, the logistics of the Soviet Air Force must get rid of these burdens as soon as possible. Ensuring a cutting-edge and efficient combat team is the primary guarantee.”

"Then our next step is to upgrade existing fighters such as MiG-25BM, MiG-29A/B, MiG-31B/M, Su-24M, Su-25T, Su-27P/S, Su-33, Tu-22M3, Tu-95MS, Tu-160, Il-76 series, A-50, An-22/124, fire control system, airborne radar and avionics system are the key points, most of the air force fighters It is already difficult to meet the needs of modern combat, and if they do not upgrade, their final result is to be eliminated or shot down by NATO fighter jets."

"The next step is to speed up the production and procurement of new fighters MiG-29K, MiG-35, MiG-31BM, Su-24M2, Su-25SM, Su-27SM2/3, Su-30SM, Su-34 front-line bombers, A-50U early warning aircraft, a large number of accurate ammunition including KAB-250, KAB-500, KAB-1500. Upgrade the airborne fire control system of Su-24M2, Su-30SM and Su-34 frontline bombers to ensure bombing according to the standard The CEP of unguided munitions can also reach 10 to 20 meters during the action of bombing. It ensures the smooth progress of the research and development of next-generation fighters, bombers, interceptors, transport aircraft and early warning aircraft.”

Ogarkov's air force plan is divided into three steps: elimination, upgrade and development. Each step will have an important impact on the future development of the Soviet Air Force. At this time, Yanayev only knows about it. I am afraid that Ogarkov After the Marshal's report was presented, it would be so detailed that it would scare Yanayev to death.

"Where did you just say? Oh, yes, it's the air force, and after the air force is the navy." Ogarkov carefully studied the development trend of sea, land and air, as well as the development trend of electronic technology in the future. He concluded that the navy It is necessary to have a maritime armed force that can make the United States dare not go to war easily to maintain strategic balance.

"The Soviet Navy has accelerated the construction of the vine system, which has the ability to monitor the US fleet globally and guide missiles to strike. Accelerate the elimination of old warships and submarines, such as 1135, 956, 1134, 667, etc., and form a new fleet with new warships as the core, including 1154 , 1155 anti-submarine ships, 1144, 1164 guided missile cruisers, and aircraft carriers equipped with new MiG-29K and Su-33 carrier-based aircraft. In particular, the Navy still has the only Kiev-class aircraft carrier that has not yet been sold, and it will be handled properly as soon as possible. Although the combat power formed by the three aircraft carriers of Varyag, Ulyanovsk, and Kuznetsov cannot shake the US's maritime supremacy, they can at least protect the interests of the Soviet Union's sea areas from any infringement. Forming three At the same time as the aircraft carrier battle group, if the future economic capacity allows, one more aircraft carrier should be added to form four aircraft carriers, reaching the level comparable to the US Nimitz class."

“然后装备3S14U1模块化垂直发射系统，具备发射射程超过2700公里的“口径”巡航导弹的护卫舰、近海护卫舰。具备发射72枚“口径”或者“宝石”巡航导弹的949AM巡航导弹核潜艇，具备发射“口径”巡航导弹的971/945/885攻击核潜艇、具备发射“口径”巡航导弹的06363常规潜艇、“北风之神”弹道导弹核潜艇和大量新型后勤补给舰。”

"The core of fleet operations is surface ships covering nuclear submarines and long-range missile attacks with the vine system. Improve the rapid response capabilities and global projection capabilities of the naval infantry units, especially the 55th Guards Naval Infantry Division, and build the Red Navy's external operations. sharp knife."

After listening to Marshal Ogarkov's plan for a brief answer, even Yanayev was a little shocked. Just as he was about to say something, the other party interrupted Yanayev with a wave of his hand and continued, "The next thing is With regard to our missile force, the Strategic Rocket Force has upgraded all active ballistic missiles, accelerated the development and equipment of the Topol-M and the new Yars ballistic missiles. Protected the Soviet Union’s homeland security and prevented NATO’s sudden attack.”

Marshal Ogarkov used to be the head of the General Directorate of Strategic Deception. Even after retiring from that position, he still had access to information on high-end Soviet weapons, so he was able to put forward transformative suggestions for the current weak links of the Soviet Union.

"There are only so many suggestions I can say, and there are other more detailed plans, which are in the report document I submitted to General Secretary Yanayev." Ogarkov touched the sweat on his forehead, He said heartily, "It's been a long time since anyone has heard me say so many things."

But when Marshal Ogarkov finished speaking, Yanayev frowned even more. This is simply a bottomless pit of armaments, and many places need to be overthrown and restarted.

"This plan is really a heavy military expenditure that can drag down the Soviet Union's economy." Yanayev smiled bitterly, and hinted, "But if this plan is really to be completed, it will take less than ten years." Time cannot be completed. That is to say, from now on, it will take at least 2005 to complete all modernization changes.”

Marshal Ogarkov's smile froze on his face. Hearing ten years, Marshal Ogarkov shook his head and said, "Then, General Secretary Yanayev must fulfill my last wish. Maybe , I won’t live ten years later.”

"I will never help you execute, and you have to finish the plan you specified yourself." Yanayev said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "But now the Soviet defense department cannot do without the existence of your think tank."

"What else can an old man in his dying years do besides receiving a pension and waiting to die?" Marshal Ogarkov suddenly became a little sad, "My health is getting worse day by day, and it is only a few days before I let go. It's been a year. Before I leave, I want to do one thing well, and it can be regarded as the last thing I do for my motherland."

"Marshal Ogarkov, you..." Yanayev didn't know how to answer for a moment. It was already a miracle that Ogarkov, who was supposed to have died two years ago, could survive till now.

"So General Secretary Yanayev, this is my last request. I want to see a modern Soviet army, a strong Soviet army, not afraid of any Soviet army in any country. Promise me to reform the army Carry it out."

Marshal Ogarkov's eyes suddenly became blurry. He turned his head and looked out the window. The red walls of the Kremlin appeared and disappeared in front of him, and against the blue sky, it was magnificent.

All these safe and beautiful scenery made him suddenly sigh with emotion.

"My motherland is so beautiful."

The mountains and rivers are magnificent, and the prosperous age is peaceful.

This is the wish of every Soviet veteran who has experienced the brutal baptism of World War II.