USSR 1991

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This is the secret signal released by Yazov, indicating that the Soviet delegation can play freely.These are the best drinkers picked out of the army, the guys who can go on fighting a bear after three bottles of high-strength vodka.

Under the imposing manner of the Soviet Union, the Indian delegation seemed to be submissive and finished their glass of wine reluctantly.But how could they let these people go so easily? After they drank the small cup, they changed it to a tall goblet and filled it up.

The Indian delegation wanted to cry but had no tears. This is not a state banquet, it is completely using wine to give them a blow.

Chapter 582

"By the way, Vice Minister Melat, are you willing to ask for this price? That's not what you said at the wine table. You also said that this is a $13 billion project, and India will never treat the Soviet Union badly. .”

As soon as Minister Yazov came up, he questioned the other party's list quotation with a serious expression. Although he may not have drunk less than Deputy Minister Mai Wright last night, Yazov has been able to keep his head clear and full of fighting power.On the contrary, the Indian side seemed a little sluggish. The booze they let go last night almost made them vomit their bile, and it also caused a Ministry of Defense representative to be sent to the hospital due to alcohol poisoning.The Ministry of Defense of the Soviet Union expresses its deep condolences.This is undoubtedly bad news for the delegation of the Indian Ministry of Defense.What's more, their physical condition is worse than imagined now.

Yazov continued to accuse the other party, "The price of each Su-30MKI is 3300 million U.S. dollars, but you are thinking of using 2700 million U.S. dollars to get a fighter with advanced performance? IMHO Deputy Minister Maillat really thought that the Soviet Union Is your fighter jet selling cabbage? 3300 million US dollars, not a penny less. This is already the cost price of the Soviet Union. Do you want to lower prices on a large scale?"

"But..." Vice Minister Maillat wanted to say something, but was refuted by the aggressive Yazov.

"But that's not what you said at the wine table last night. You said that India is very much in favor of selling fighter jets at a price of 300 million, and even hopes to give an additional 200 million US dollars. You said this to me personally .”

Minister Maillart touched the sweat on his forehead. He didn't know if he had said these words last night, but he remembered that he was carried into the hotel in a daze at the end, and he was not the only one who was carried in. people.

Of course, Minister Maillart didn't say these words. These were Yazov's inner deterrents. First, he defeated the opponent in terms of momentum, and then threatened him further.This approach has been tried and tested for the Soviet Union.

Yazov insisted on the price and never let go, "3300 million US dollars is our bottom line, and the Soviet Union will not back down if it is less. We would rather choose another customer than sell our fighter jets at a loss."

The previous efforts to entertain the Indian delegation were to firmly catch their eyes and give them the illusion that the Su-30MKI must be bought.

Minister Maillart fell silent. They really hoped to equip more fighter jets at a lower price, but Russia's uncompromising style made Minister Maillat a bit embarrassed.In the end, he finally thought of a compromise plan.

Minister Maillat Su-30MKI uses an improved and upgraded vector nozzle engine of AL-31F, and uses a phased array radar with a maximum detection range of 150 kilometers.The range, bomb load, ammunition and other features are the same as the Su-30MKK.Since the thrust of the engine is much larger than that of the Su-30MKK, and it is equipped with a vector nozzle, the thrust of the fighter plane is more than 20% higher than that of the basic engine during difficult maneuvers such as climbing and sharp turns, so the thrust-to-weight ratio is much higher than that of the Su-30MKK. Its flight performance and maneuverability are much better than those of the Su-30MKK. In addition, the radar detection range is 30 kilometers longer than that of the Su-50MKK. The authoritative military experts of various countries agree that one Su-30MKI is equivalent to the air combat capability of two Su-30MKKs.

However, because Yanayev insisted that the Su-30MKI must be independently developed and refused to cooperate with foreign capital this time, the initiative of the negotiations is now completely in the hands of the Soviet Union.

"We demand that the Su-30MKI be purchased by India alone, and the Soviet Union is not allowed to export it. That is to say, apart from your own equipment, it can only be exported to India." Minister Maillart made such a slightly excessive request.

"We refuse." Minister Yazov waved his hand. He finally understood why Yanayev didn't let the military industry get involved in the joint venture to maintain the independence of research and development.For Yanayev, foreign investment can only be introduced when there is insufficient funds or the other party has unique technology, otherwise the development will be curbed.

The number of fighter jets equipped by the Indian Air Force is limited, only 140, which will lead to less sales of Su-30MKI fighters, high development costs and costs, and the cost of each fighter after apportionment may be more than 3000 million US dollars.Even more exaggerated.The Soviet Union sold this fighter jet based on the principle of opening up markets, so how could it be possible for India to have exclusive possession.

Yazov said righteously, "If India monopolizes the Su-30MKI fighter jets, then the Soviet Union will raise the price to 5000 million US dollars. After all, for the Soviet Union, small profits but quick turnover is the principle. But from Mai From Minister Rat’s conversation, we can see that India does not have much interest in buying our fighter jets. So in this case, we think that the Soviet Union should look for new customers.”

Minister Maillart stopped smiling, and asked with a serious expression, "Who are you going to sell to?"

Almost without thinking, Minister Yazov announced the name of a country, "Pakistan."

Maillart took a deep breath, which was embarrassing.

"Pakistan has always been a loyal customer of France, China and the United States, and the number of fighter jets they deploy is far more than that of India. This is due to the lack of advanced fighter jets. If we sell the Su-30MKI to Pakistan, it may It will greatly relieve the pressure brought by the Pakistan Air Force."

When Minister Yazov said these words, he kept smiling very calmly, as if he was saying something innocuous.But these words made Maillart nervous.

"Is there still China? If you recommend Su-30MKI to China, and if they are deployed in the southwest region, it will be a lot of pressure for India."

If the Soviet Union really recommends the Su-30MKI to China and Pakistan, regardless of whether the two countries will buy this, just thinking about having Pakistan equipped with such a fighter makes me feel flustered.

The Soviet Union has successfully poured down the ecstasy soup, and now Maillart is full of thoughts about how to become the only user of the Su-30MKI.For India, the fatal blow of the Soviet Union, Pakistan, the McMahon Line and the Asaike Chin area are their eternal pain.

Thinking of this, Minister Merlat finally gave in, and his tone softened, hoping that Minister Yazov could think about it again, "Well, I think we can discuss the price of the Su-30MKI fighter again, isn't it? Minister Yazov."

Chapter 583 The Song of Red Warsaw

"One thing is one thing. The price of the Su-30MKI is one thing, and the Soviet military sales customers are another. So what does Minister Maillat want to discuss with us now?" Yazov's tone became A little impatient, he showed an appearance that he might terminate the negotiation at any time, which made Maillart feel that the atmosphere in the conference room was getting more and more tense.

Maillart's lips were a little chapped, his Adam's apple rolled, and he said slowly, "I want to discuss the price of the fighter plane."

Yanayev replied confidently, "Very well, then I will tell you that the price of the Su-30MKI is 300 million U.S. dollars, and we will not drop a penny. If India thinks this price is suitable, then we can Continue to talk, if it is not suitable, then we will terminate the Su-30MKI negotiations, and we will try to recommend this fighter to Pakistan, how about it? Minister Melat.”

"Wait." Maillat obviously didn't want to hear the name of this country anymore, and he quoted a price that satisfied Yazov, "200 million US dollars, no more."

"Thirty-two and eight million dollars, I can't do less." Yazov retorted.

"250 million." Maillart couldn't bear it anymore, "This is the upper limit of India's quotation. If you still insist, then we can only terminate this transaction."

"250 million deal." Yazov also accepted as soon as he saw it, and he would not force India to make a difficult choice.What's more, 250 million is already the limit of the price in India that Yazov can predict.

However, the number of Nanuchka-class missile boats purchased has been reduced from the original five to three, which is Minister Maillart's revenge for the Soviet Union's refusal to lower prices.However, the Nanuchka class is really a small profit for the Soviet Union. The 1134A Cresta II-class cruiser is the top priority of the Navy's arms sales.

This time India wants to prepare to purchase an improved version of the 1134A Kresta II-class cruiser as the main anti-submarine ship of the Eastern Fleet of the Indian Ocean Navy.

Yazov is very confident that he will win the order for the 1134A improved model, because the day before the negotiations between the Soviet Union and the Indian Ministry of Defense delegation, the Soviet delegation had already traveled to China for a state visit.Although the Soviet Union's visit to India to conduct China-Beijing negotiations gave people an attitude of ulterior motives, the Moscow Foreign Ministry insisted that this was a regular visit.

However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has concealed one thing, which is the content of this Chinese military visit and exchange.The Soviet delegation did not come with an olive branch of peace. Their other purpose was to recommend Soviet attack submarines to Pakistan through the Chinese channel.

Red Song of Warsaw, 636 improved Kilo-class submarine.

It is currently the most exported class of submarines from Russia.Known for being powerful and quiet, the Kilo-class variant is the leader among diesel-electric submarines, as well as being one of the quietest diesel-electric submarines in the world.After the Ruby Design Bureau refitted the 1991 Kilo-class submarine in 636, it further improved its avionics system in an attempt to broaden the sales of the 636-type.After all, seeing the rapid sales of Soviet ships, submarines are also trying to open up sales.

This is the most successful conventional submarine developed by the Soviet Navy. It mainly conducts anti-ship and anti-submarine operations in shallow offshore areas.

Of course, the Pakistan Navy is also in urgent need of new types of combat submarines. Now they only have five old French submarines, three "Agosta-90B" imported in the 90s and two imported since the 70s. The last "Agosta-70" type.At this time, China's foreign trade version of the S20 diesel-electric submarine has not yet been developed, so Pakistan is of course very happy to accept the new submarine delivered to the door.

However, there is another layer of problems, the relationship between the Soviet Union and Pakistan.The traditional relationship between Pakistan and the Soviet Union is very unfriendly. As early as the 1980s, because the Soviet Union attacked Afghanistan at that time, medium-scale air battles broke out with Pakistan in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area. At that time, the Soviet fighter plane was purchased by Pakistan from the United States. 16 shot down.Since then, the Soviet Union has always imposed a strict arms embargo and military sanctions on Pakistan until the situation began to change in 1991.

In the situation in the south and west of Asia, the Soviet Union regards India as the most important military partner, which is consistent with the geopolitical interests of the Soviet Union in the south.India itself lacks a complete military industry and high-tech research and development system, and it is also doomed that India must rely on the military support of technologically developed countries.As a result, the Soviet Union assumed an important role in arming India, especially the Soviet Union allowed India to maintain a relatively strong naval and air force.In order to balance the control of NATO member states on the Indian Ocean, which is also the southern gate of the Soviet Union in recent years.

At the same time, traditionally, Pakistan has very friendly relations with Turkey and Saudi Arabia, and these two Middle Eastern powers, the former has been the old enemy of the Soviet Union since ancient times, and it is also the biggest obstacle for the Soviet Navy to protrude from the Mediterranean Sea to the southwest. Turkey guards the strategy from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea fortress.On the international energy market, Saudi Arabia has been catering to the interests of the United States in its global energy strategy, and is opposed to the interests of the Soviet Union, another major oil exporting country.Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia have formed a long-term military and political mutual cooperation and dependence.

Therefore, the Soviet Union's foreign policy of repression, in developing countries, has long tended to target the three Sunni Muslim countries, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. On the one hand, it is vigorously arming India, and is committed to making India's military power comparable to the sum of the armed forces of the three countries.

The Soviet Union believes that the sale of one or two Warsaw Songs will not affect the development of the overall situation, but it will make India more vigilant.And it was sold quietly by the Chinese side.

Of course, India must have noticed the Soviet Union's movements, so it will include the improved version of the 1134A anti-submarine ship as a key cooperation project, but Yazov concealed one thing from Minister Melat, what he saw during the actual visit What arrived was the latest 1134BF anti-submarine ship of the Soviet Union, not the 1134A anti-submarine ship with a weaker version.This is undoubtedly a dark loss for India, which has high confidence.

However, Indians who are used to losing money don't care about this little money. The money they spent on Russian arms purchases is far more than they imagined.

"1134A anti-submarine ship, we are willing to bid for this amount."

Minister Maillart carefully stretched out five fingers, for fear of being rejected by Minister Yazov again.

Chapter 584 Hurting others and not benefiting oneself

Minister Maillat received the news that the Soviet delegation visited China on the first day of his arrival in the Soviet Union, but he didn't pay attention at first.It was not until the Soviet delegation was sitting at the negotiating table that Maillat realized that the whole thing was not as simple as imagined.It seems that Moscow deliberately set up a trap in order to welcome the Indian delegation, seducing the Indian delegation to step on the trap.

Before the negotiations started, Minister Melat also just received news from the Ministry of Defense, claiming that China is conducting an arms sale with Pakistan. According to reliable information, it may be the sale of new submarines to replace the old models.This is undoubtedly a heavy blow for Maillart.

Therefore, on the issue of selling the improved model 1134A Cresta II-class cruiser, Minister Maillart already had a price in mind that he thought the other party would be satisfied with.So when Maillart stretched out five fingers, he thought the other party was joking.Yazov asked, "You mean $500 million?"

"No, 5000 million U.S. dollars." Minister Maillart said, "Purchase the second-hand ships of the Soviet Union that have not been modified, and the SA-N-7 Hurricane air defense missiles, and purchase them separately."

Minister Maillart thought very clearly that if he bought a brand new ship, the Soviet Union would definitely pay for it.But if he proposes to buy a second-hand ship, then Yazov has no reason to raise the price.What's more, he is full of confidence in the transformation of the Indian dock. Didn't India carry out a joint manufacturing plan with the Soviet Union for maritime anti-ship missiles last year?