Soviet Union 1991

The third update

In addition to the previous Soviet military equipment, the tactical vests with the MOLL system are used to ensure the improvement of the Soviet military's individual combat capabilities. In addition, the funds obtained from renting aircraft carriers are used to complete the GLONASS network and improve the construction of satellite communication networks, as well as upgrade satellite early warning, reconnaissance and surveillance networks. ←, to ensure the Soviet military's global navigation, positioning, communication, contact, early warning and reconnaissance capabilities. Of course, the satellite networking work will not be completed until June of this year, and the Baiko-Nur rocket launch center will also usher in a new busy period.

However, these are all patchwork to a certain extent, and are not considered a comprehensive upgrade of the Soviet military power. Yanayev also needs a more practical method to upgrade the huge Soviet army, reform and eliminate bloated and complicated institutions, and ensure that the Soviet army has the most streamlined and efficient execution and combat capabilities.

And the next words of Marshal Ogarkov will completely change the direction of the Soviet military construction in the future. Even for a long time in the future, the Soviet army will present a completely different style from the mid-20th century Cold War.

Ogarkov said, "We have mentioned the GLONASS networking operation before, so we have to mention the informationization upgrade of the Ministry of Defense. The new generation of the Arbat Street Ministry of Defense building must be able to grasp the global movements of the Soviet army like the Pentagon. It needs to be equipped with supercomputers, processors and super-large screens to reflect the real-time dynamics of the global Soviet army and improve the ability to make quick decisions. This is very important. Didn't Chairman Ryzhkov visit Japan and other East Asian countries with developed information technology industries recently? I think General Secretary Yanayev is preparing for the next Soviet military informatization?"

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

"Yes, the Soviet Army's informatization cannot rely solely on the support of the state. In addition to supercomputers, other communication equipment and electronic equipment technologies also need to be upgraded. The state cannot take care of an industry in every aspect. In this way, it is necessary to drive an industry to flourish to achieve this situation."

Marshal Yanaev and Marshal Olgakov talked while walking. They got on a car at the same time in full view of the public. Others had no idea what was going on. The representative of the Ministry of Defense who did not say a word during the visit actually received such an honor after the end. But on the surface, Marshal Ogarkov's glorious days are coming.

"I am very pleased that the General Secretary can realize this. It is more interesting to talk to the open-minded reformers than the conservative guys in the Ministry of Defense."

Yanaev pulled the corner of his mouth. He is indeed an open-minded reformer, but he will not be led by the nose by Marshal Ogarkov. This person who was on the blacklist from the beginning, Yanaev only needs his talent, and all others are prohibited.

"Go on, Marshal Ogarkov. Your general conclusion is not just this, right?"

"Of course not, General Secretary Yanaev. Where were you talking about just now? Well, the Ministry of National Defense, now it is our Soviet Army, the Army must be streamlined. Although the Far East has cut 300,000 troops, it is far from enough. The Ukrainian Military District and the Siberian Military District must also implement this. Of course, I mean to cut the skeleton troops that have no practical significance and ensure that the entire army is fully equipped. This is very important."

"Go on." At first, Yanaev was still in a casual listening mentality, but the more Ogarkov talked, the more he was aroused.

"After the army personnel are streamlined, the next step is to upgrade weapons, and first ensure that the weapons of the front-line and fist troops are upgraded. Improve the popularity of our individual night vision instruments and optical sights, develop new 5.45mm ammunition, upgrade and popularize digital communication equipment, and improve the ability to obtain and receive battlefield information. Increase the proportion of precision ammunition in the army's ammunition depot."

Yanaev suddenly realized that everything Marshal Ogarkov did was simply to build a modern American army. It seems that the Gulf War has brought too much excitement to the world. Not only did it shock the neighbors in the south, but even the Soviet Ministry of Defense had the idea of ​​building a high-end informationized force.

"Then we need 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 fighting vehicles, and helicopters must all be prepared for the development of the next generation. Everyone has witnessed the Gulf War. Some of the tactics in the past have become outdated. The turn of the century is also a critical period for our equipment replacement. The Soviet Union must not fall behind."

"Speaking of helicopters, there is also the reassignment of helicopter units to the army, improving the army's tactical mobility and establishing an army aviation unit. Further strengthen the coordination capabilities of ground-to-air, infantry-tank, and infantry-artillery, and focus on improving the army's precision guidance capabilities for air strikes and artillery bombardments."

Hearing Ogarkov's words, Yanayev was stunned for a moment. This means that the fourth-generation T-14 main battle tank will be used in advance to replace the current T72 and T64 tanks, the Kurganets-25 infantry fighting vehicle will replace the current BMP3 infantry fighting vehicle, the Tornado modular rocket launcher, and the revival of the predecessor of the Iskander tactical missile program, the Oka missile production line. There are also 2S35 long-range self-propelled artillery to replace the aging 152mm artillery system, the improved and upgraded Mi-24 armed helicopter Mi-35 armed helicopter and the development of Chrysanthemum anti-tank missiles. Each plan is announcing one thing to Yanayev, the Ministry of Defense is short of money.

In this era where you can't play with equipment without money, and you have to develop army equipment that is ahead of the times, Yanayev said that the budget of the Ministry of Defense should be increased again. He even doubted whether Marshal Ogarkov wanted to pull the Soviet Union back into the bottomless abyss of the arms race. But seeing the face of this elderly man who was getting older and older become ruddy again because of excitement, Yanayev suddenly softened his heart and listened to him patiently.

Perhaps this was the last dream and persistence of this old man who was 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 information-based army.

The last dream of a Soviet marshal in his twilight years.

After all, this old man in his twilight years hopes to see the prosperity and peace of his motherland before he closes his eyes forever. (To be continued.)