Soviet Union 1991

Second update

When the French Ministry of Defense delegation visited the Soviet Union, Yazov followed Yanayev's instructions and began planning a unique military cooperation project. ●⌒,. This is to correct the fallacy caused by the short-circuit of the leadership in the long-term military development of the Soviet Navy.

From the Khrushchev era to the Gottlieb era, Soviet leaders did not fully understand the role of large aircraft carrier-type warships, resulting in the loss of good development opportunities. Disagreement over the direction of the development of amphibious warfare also caused the Red Navy to have a direct-to-deck The amphibious assault ship has also not been realized. As the cradle of the third generation of Soviet aircraft carriers, the Soviet Neva Design Bureau once designed a type 11780 amphibious assault ship based on the Kiev class after the Kiev-class aircraft carrier came to an end. The helicopter take-off and landing point in front of the ship island, which has the same armament as the Kiev-class, has been removed. If developed successfully, although it is not as good as the Hornet class, it will still have considerable power. However, with the tightening of Soviet military expenditures, Type 11780 did not achieve mass production.

Since the Soviet Union lacks experience in building amphibious landing ships, the best way is to absorb foreign technology and convert it for domestic use. Under such an international situation, Yanayev's first thought was the equipment of the French Navy.

After the 1990s, there were only four main amphibious assault ships and amphibious assault ships left in the French Navy. In addition to the two Lightning-class dock landing ships that were in service in the 1990s, there were two 8,000-ton amphibious assault ships that were in service in 1965 and 1968 respectively. Storm-class amphibious assault ship, the latter of which is too old Old, it is difficult to be on duty after entering the 21st century; in addition to the Tempest class, the French Navy's old Joan of Arc helicopter cruiser suffered a serious mechanical failure at the beginning of this century and did not operate effectively; the aging and degradation of these ships have seriously Affected the French Navy's amphibious warfare capabilities.

Yanayev knows these inside stories even better than the French senior officials. France is now considering using a new type of amphibious assault ship as the main force of the French Navy. This will involve the subsequent service of the French Mistral-class amphibious landing ship. , what Yanayev has to do is to let the Soviet Union's Neva Design Bureau cooperate with France to develop the Mistral-class. In this way, he has accumulated experience and has a Mistral-class that is even better than the 11780 type.

Yanayev wanted to complete this plan while the relationship between the Soviet Union and France was heating up. After all, Yanayev invested so much energy in Chirac. No matter what, I should get some kind of reward.

Under such careful arrangements, the French delegation visited Moscow, not so much to exchange friendship, but to enhance arms transactions between the two countries. Chirac was not a fool. He arranged for Mike Portillo to visit the Soviet Union It can be seen that this old fox has a keen sense of smell. He is not only preparing to make a fortune in Libya, but also wants to make a fortune from the Soviet Union.

It can be said that the missions carried by Botillo and Yazov are almost exactly the same, they both hope to shave off a piece of fat from each other.

The lights of St. George's Hall were brilliant and magnificent. Under the reflection of dozens of crystal lamps, everyone's face was filled with smiles. French Ministry of National Defense officials stood in front of some Russian Ministry of National Defense personnel holding cups, exchanging words. Military projects between countries, the performance of the symphony covered up the small chatter between each other.

Azov held a cup and walked into French Defense Minister Botillo, who was surrounded by the crowd. When the other party saw Azov, he said "Excuse me" to the people around him, and then quickly stepped forward to greet Minister Azov.

"Hello, Minister Azov." Botiero stretched out his hand and held it with Azov's right hand. The reporters around him quickly pressed the shutter. Suddenly, sound and light flashed around, and the dazzling bright light made Botiero Luo narrowed his eyes.

"Hello, Minister Botillo." Yazov said with a smile, "Are you satisfied with the banquet we arranged?"

"Very satisfied." Portillo nodded, "The considerate and considerate care completely subverted my previous imagination."

Azov raised his glass, and the slightly yellowish wine reverberated in the glass. He smiled and said, "Is it subverting the image of the terrifying and evil red empire that has been propagated in the American writings for a long time? Now, for the sake of the relationship between our two countries, Cheers to friendship.”

"Cheers." The crystal glasses collided with each other, and Azov raised his head. The wine in the glass was drained in one gulp.

Seeing that the atmosphere had almost warmed up, Yazov went straight to the point and said to Botillo. "I'm a little curious. Does France have any plans to develop a new type of landing ship recently? I mean, like the current situation, France's amphibious landing ships are already in an aging state, and there are ongoing international and regional conflicts. Projecting from the sea The need to bring force to land is increasing day by day, so many European navies are considering expanding their amphibious operations. Strength. I heard that in order to replace the Storm class and improve its amphibious combat capability, the French Navy Shipbuilding Bureau launched a multi-functional amphibious assault ship plan in July this year, intending to develop a new multi-functional amphibious assault ship, and also in accordance with the current It is necessary to formulate a national amphibious operation guideline as a basis for the French army to quickly project force abroad in the future, right?”

Hearing Azov reveal so much information at once, Minister Portillo looked away from the symphony orchestra. He looked at the smiling Azov with some vigilance and asked, "I want to know about Azov." What do you want to find out from me, Minister Husband?”

Azov stepped on the marble tiles on the floor and said very calmly, "Nothing. Let me tell you that the Soviet Union wants to study amphibious assault ships with France. Will you agree? Now the Soviet Union has a plan. , but has been suffering from the lack of a mature shipyard to complete this task. I think the French Pacific Shipyard will be the best choice for this plan.”

Minister Botillo slowly narrowed his eyes, trying to figure out what conspiracy Azov had behind the scenes. The design drawings of large ships were originally a national secret. At this time, the Minister of Defense actually proposed joint research and development. This was completely placing a big cake in front of the greedy French army.

"If Minister Portillo agrees, we will advance the friendship between our Neva Design Bureau and Pacific Shipyards."

After weighing the pros and cons, Portillo replied, "If it is a joint development, I would like to discuss it after the French delegation understands and investigates the feasibility. But now, I agree to Minister Yazov's request and will send Experts came to inspect.”

"No problem, Secretary Portillo."

Azov took the other two glasses of wine from the waiter's plate, handed one of them to the French Minister of Defense, and gently touched the glass.

Yazov smiled and said, "Let us drink to the cooperation between France and the Soviet Union." (To be continued.)