Soviet Union 1991

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If he wants to curb the development of anti-missile systems in Eastern Europe, Yanayev must have his own anti-missile missile technology. [Net((NATO's eastward expansion plan has begun to arouse Yanayev's nerves, just like Mario's emphasis on cooperation with Poland is only aimed at the Iranian countries in the Middle East, but Yanayev will not believe such nonsense.

Marshal Ogarkov, who is also the former commander-in-chief of the Strategic Rocket Force, also proposed a plan to vigorously develop anti-missile missile technology at this time. It coincides with Yanayev's ideas.

When Ogarkov, the veteran marshal who was determined not to step down from his position, came to the door, Yanayev knew what he was going to say. What Ogarkov brings is a mature exhibition project, not an imaginary technology.

"General Secretary Yanayev, I have drafted an important plan for the exhibition of Soviet tactical missiles. It is specifically aimed at European anti-missile systems." Ogarkov pointed to the missile model on the document and said, "This is what we are doing The missile program that was revived two years ago, the Oka missile, was also the missile exhibition program that you approved and reviewed back then. It has made great progress, especially in recent experiments, and has achieved remarkable results.”

"Oka missile?" Yanayev suddenly remembered the plan to resurrect the Oka missile that Ogarkov had suggested to him before. At that time, Yanayev did not hesitate when faced with NATO's eastward expansion plan. supported this decision as a weapon of retaliation against NATO. It's just that there has been no progress in the improved version of Oka, so Yanayev almost forgot about this matter.

Ogarkov introduced to himself that the Oka missile has a range of about 400 kilometers and a hit accuracy of circular probability error to 150 meters. This missile was the pinnacle of tactical ballistic missiles in the early 1980s. High-precision, nuclear warheads coupled with powerful defense penetration capabilities put great pressure on NATO countries on the front lines of the Cold War.

It's just that it encountered the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty at the wrong time. After all, this kind of defenseless weapon posed a huge threat. Therefore, although it was decided at the beginning of the negotiation of the "Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty" to destroy medium-range ballistic missiles with a range of 500 to 5500 kilometers, missiles, and the range of the Oka missile is less than 500 kilometers, but the United States still uses various means to exert pressure to force the Soviet Union to agree to destroy the Oka missile in the "Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty". After the destruction of the Oka missile, only the 9k79 short-range tactical ballistic missile developed from the b-611 air defense missile remained among the short-range ballistic missiles of the Soviet Union and later Russia. There are only more than a hundred of them, and they don't have the indefensible penetration capability of the Oka missile. As a last resort, Yanayev asked the design bureau to continue to deepen the reform of the Oka missile to form a powerful deterrent. to block NATO's eastward expansion threat.

"We have completed the improvement work of the Oka missile three years ago, and now it is in the testing stage. At the same time, in order to attract potential foreign customers, the Oka missile weapon system is named after Alexander the Great of Macedonia, who is highly respected in the Middle East and India. Name it by calling Iskander."

Marshal Ogarkov likened Iskander to a trump card in resisting and counterattacking East Asian countries, especially Bulgaria and Romania, which are wavering in repressive attitudes. Let the other party create the illusion that the anti-missile system is unreliable. Thus gaining the upper hand.

Using the MZKT-796 Type 88 chassis from the Minsk Automobile Manufacturing Plant in Belarus, the Iskander launch vehicle carrying 2 missiles on a single vehicle will appear at the Moscow Air Show in 1999. However, in order to threaten Bulgaria and Romania, Yanayev It was decided to put Iskander in everyone’s sight in advance.

"How long will it take for the Soviet army to put this kind of missile into service?" Yanayev has high hopes for Iskabul. Using Iskabul to block NATO's anti-missile plan is like a race against time, constantly buying time for both parties at the negotiating table.

Marshal Ogarkov's answer disappointed Yanayev, "It is still undergoing experiments. It will take at least two years to actually serve."

"Then we will create an illusion for NATO that Iskabul is about to enter service. The most important thing is that we must make all countries preparing to deploy anti-missile systems realize one thing. Their systems are in front of Iskabul. No chance of winning."

"Propaganda misguides public opinion?" Marshal Ogarkov immediately understood what Yanayev was thinking. As the head of the former Soviet Union's General Bureau of Strategic Deception, Marshal Ogarkov did indeed deceive the West on the issue. Has its own set of tactics. Moreover, this set of tactics has been tried and tested. The powerful illusion created during the military exercises and the signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty were all attributed to Marshal Ogarkov. The Americans thought that a treaty restricted the development of Soviet missile technology. In fact, But it was brought to the same level by the Soviet Union.

It seems that under forced circumstances, it is necessary for Yanayev to continue to deceive the West as he did in the 1970s and 1980s.

"To expand the function of Iskabul infinitely, we need to use all possible propaganda methods to emphasize the horror of Iskamboul. Just like Alexander back then."

Marshal Ogarkov also very much agreed with Yanayev's idea. Since the current strength has not reached that level, let the other party think that he has reached that level at the negotiation table, causing a certain amount of psychological pressure.

"This is a disinformation propaganda war that is very troublesome to the West. In the 1970s and 1980s, we were proficient in this tactic, and some secrets have kept the West in the dark until now. Whatever is covered up is revealed, the intelligence that NATO thinks it has obtained is actually what we want them to know." Marshal Ogarkov said with great disdain when talking about the American think tank at that time. Although he is about to retire from his position, he also hopes to do another unusual big thing before retiring to put a perfect end to his comeback.

Yanayev continued with Marshal Ogarkov's words, "I hope Iskambarb can also bring deterrence and fear to NATO."

"If Comrade Surkov and I work well together, we will stage a wonderful project of deceiving the West. By then, the entire West will be kept in the dark by us." Ogarkov said with a smile, and he couldn't wait to see the expressions of those fools in NATO being deceived.

He planned to package Iskambarb as a secret weapon that could make all strategic anti-missile systems in Eastern Europe ineffective. (To be continued.)8