USSR 1991

Japan needs a reliable shore-to-ship defense weapon to prevent the enemy from landing on the island, and the Soviet Union has already prepared a new type of bastion system, also known as the monkey version of the bastion.

"The Soviet Union sold this kind of shore-based missiles to Japan?" Ikeda Yukihiko shook his head, "Then Japan will definitely not get what it wants. Think about it, how many American military giants who are planning to sell fighter jets and tanks to Japan are envious of the Self-Defense Forces budget. ? The Soviet Union wants to intervene, and it is destined to cancel the transaction due to pressure from various parties."

"Who said we are going to deal directly with your Self-Defense Forces?" The reply from the Soviet Union surprised Ikeda Yukihiko, "We are going to join forces with the Japanese government to establish a cooperative organization, and the two sides will cooperate to develop a new type of shore-based missile. Of course Everyone knows that this joint research and development is just a cover to cover people's eyes. It is actually selling our shore-based missiles under the banner of cooperation. In this way, the United States has nothing to say. Of course, if those military giants want to use some Shameful means, hum."

Considering the high quality and low price of the Soviet shore-based system, Yukihiko Ikeda was indeed a little moved, and the bastion system, which claims to be able to draw a death zone within a radius of 300 kilometers, is also very suitable for Japan's national defense needs.

"Let's think about it." Ikeda Yukihiko said, "And we have to convince the Naval Self-Defense Force to accept this defensive weapon before we go back. If even Akio Kuma refuses to accept it, then it will be difficult for us to cooperate in this regard. "

The representative of the Soviet Union didn't speak, but he could clearly feel that Yukihiko Ikeda was already moved, and then he just needed to let the other party report the news to Ryutaro Hashimoto.Moreover, recently the Soviet Union and Japan have been getting closer in terms of economic cooperation. In addition to the electronic technology industry, the Soviet Union has also revealed that it wants to carry out deeper cooperation with Japan in other industries. This also means that Ryutaro Hashimoto has at least more than There is a 60.00% chance that the arms sale will be agreed.

The bait hook has been thrown out, and then just wait quietly for the other party to take the bait.

Sure enough, after Ikeda Yukihiko returned to Japan, he immediately reported to Hashimoto Ryutaro about the Soviet Union's intention to sell arms to Japan, and what he provided was the latest shore-based weapon bastion system. It is a good thing to say, compared with those arms lobbyists who only fool Japan into buying some F-15 or Patriot missiles all day long, the simple and practical bastion system is more in line with the needs of Japan's defense strategy.

In such a sensitive period, it is a matter of caution to conduct arms sales with the Soviet Union. If it is not handled properly, it may become the fuse of the conflict.But Japan's move is also full of helplessness. Who doesn't want to seize a favorable opportunity before the war starts.

"What did the Soviet side say?" Hashimoto Ryutaro asked.

"They hope to make a decision before Yanayev's visit to Japan." Yukihiko Ikeda replied, "The purpose of the Soviet visit is obvious. It is to facilitate this transaction of several hundred million yuan. As for any economic cooperation, it is nothing more than It’s just a cover, the most important thing now is, how do we resist the pressure from the United States? Will they let go of this great opportunity to sell Patriot missiles?”

"The Americans are not stupid, and they will definitely not give up. But the Soviet Union has already given a plan. The sale of the bastion system this time appears to be a military joint research and development between the Soviet Union and Japan, but in fact it is a joint research and development. Under the banner of arms sales, all shore-based missiles will be dismantled into parts, and then transported to Japan by large ships for assembly. As long as the flaws are not exposed, the United States will have nothing to do even if it detects it.” Said Yukihiko Ikeda.

Zhang Sheng, the director of the Defense Department who was muffled at the side, asked, "Isn't this a trap? The Soviet Union and my country still have disputes over the issue of the four northern islands, and now they are saying to sell us a bastion system, unless they have other purposes, the Soviet Union would never be so kind."

"Any other purpose?" Hashimoto Ryutaro thought for a while, and he asked, "The Soviet Union shouldn't sell us the original version of the Bastion system, right?"

This question made Ikeda Yukihiko stunned for a moment. He reviewed the history of arms sales in the Soviet Union. He found that there was indeed no record of selling original weapons.

"Sure enough, the United States is not the only country that wants to take advantage of this Strait crisis to make war fortunes."

Ryutaro Hashimoto wanted to understand why the Soviet Union suddenly became so generous, "No wonder the Soviet Union hastily eliminated a number of active warships, and even sold the Kiev-class aircraft carrier at a lower price in a hurry. In order to achieve the effect of selling armaments and earning a large amount of foreign exchange. Now that China has established its own aircraft carrier fleet, the Soviet Union has also provided opportunities for the Southeast Asian countries to sell the obsolete ships of the Soviet Union. Similarly, the outbreak of this crisis At the same time, it also deepened the situation on the Korean peninsula, so the Soviet Union also took the opportunity to sell arms to North Korea and South Korea to arm their respective defense forces. It seems that Yanayev’s goal is not just Japan.”

In Akio Kuma's panicked eyes and Yukihiko Ikeda's twitching expression, Hashimoto Ryutaro revealed a very cruel fact.

"The countries in the entire Asia-Pacific region that may be involved in this turmoil are all the arms sales targets of the Soviet Union! They are going to start an arms race in the Asia-Pacific region!"

Chapter 439 The Bastion System

Even if Hashimoto Ryutaro knew about the Soviet Union's conspiracy, he would not be able to make corresponding countermeasures, because the Soviet Union's trick was really impeccable.With the increasingly tense situation in the Asia-Pacific region, the major hooligans not only did not adopt a strategy of relaxation, but intentionally or unintentionally acted as a catalyst for the deterioration of the situation.It can be seen from the large-scale sales of ships and missiles by the Soviet Union that the Soviet Union, which stayed out of the matter, regarded this Asia-Pacific crisis as an excellent opportunity for arms sales.

The bastion system can indeed inspire those countries with insufficient coastal defense capabilities. What's more, even if Japan does not buy it, there will be surrounding countries competing to buy it. Under the influence of the general environment, Japan has no chance to get rid of it.And instead of choosing a patriot with a high price, it would be better to have a bastion of the Soviet Union.In this mode of thinking, Ryutaro Hashimoto was prepared to spend his money before he planned to visit the Soviet Union.In order to get rid of the constant blowing pillows of the congressmen controlled by those domestic arms giants, Ryutaro Hashimoto chose to go directly to the Kremlin for negotiations.

When he received the invitation from the Japanese government to visit, Yanayev finally breathed a sigh of relief. At first, he was worried that the Japanese prime minister would eventually choose American weapons. After all, the representatives of Lockheed had already sensed business opportunities and went to Tokyo to lobby the congressmen. However, Hashimoto Ryutaro made a statement first, this time the Japanese Self-Defense Force will purchase domestic weapons, which has seized the opportunity for negotiations between the Soviet Union and Japan.

The weather in Moscow is very good. When Ryutaro Hashimoto got off the plane, he could feel the dazzling sunshine. Compared with the cloudy and cloudy weather in Japan and the tension of doubtful clouds in the Asia-Pacific region, this is a paradise for overseas vacations.

Yanayev personally met the visiting Ryutaro Hashimoto and the accompanying Akio Nagama, Director of the Defense Agency, in the St. George Hall. This was the first time that Yanayev met the Japanese Prime Minister on a grand diplomatic occasion. The two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on the development of economic exchanges between the two countries, affirmed each other's trade partners, and reached a consensus.After putting aside these and some non-political pleasantries, the two sides finally got to the point, about the bastion system, about arms sales.

Of course, before proceeding with the arms sale, the Japanese side requested that they first visit the real power of the Bastion missile system before considering whether to purchase it.Adhering to the principle of long-term cooperation, the Soviet Union agreed to Japan's request.

I originally thought that the Soviet Union would allow the Japanese delegation to visit the launch video, but the Soviet Union directly stated that they were preparing to use the Bastion system to launch a Caliber cruise missile recently. If the Japanese delegation is interested, they can conduct a direct visit.

The generosity and heroism of the Soviet Union simply surprised Japan, because for the Soviet Union, which is accustomed to a rough style, this is just an incidental seller's show.

The Soviet Union specifically showed Japan the caliber cruise missile, but in fact it sold gem anti-ship missiles with a compressed range. Due to the limitations of international missile control technical documents, the range was reduced to 300 kilometers.

When the caliber is launched from the vertical shaft of the bastion missile system, although it is observed from a distance to ensure safety, the delegation of the Japanese Defense Agency can still feel the terrible pressure brought by this weapon from the ascent of the missile , especially Akio Kuma, who was mixed in the visiting group, suddenly had an idea in his heart. If the Soviet Union deployed such weapons on the four northern islands, it would never be possible for Japan to regain those islands.

From the big screen, it can be seen that the missile accurately hit the target ship target 140 kilometers away. The fireball from the explosion caused the entire target ship to distort and deform, and was finally engulfed in the waves of the Black Sea.

Akio Kuma suddenly realized that, compared with those flashy patriots in the United States who did not conform to the national conditions, this was the defensive weapon that Japan really needed.

"The various types of missiles destroyed by the US-Soviet Medium-Range Missile Limitation Treaty directly led to the overall weakening of the long-range assault firepower of the Soviet armed forces, especially the Soviet Rocket Artillery Force. Since 1989, the Soviet Army has been unable to attack the enemy within [-] to [-] kilometers. Missile weapons for conventional fire assaults in depth. It seems that calibers and gems are new products that have been withdrawn to cope with the existence of this situation.” Akio Kuma thought about it, calibers, gems, and bastions. If you buy a caliber from the Soviet Union With such equipment, it can be guaranteed that Japan's coastline will not be easily harassed by the enemy.Moreover, in some island disputes, the bastion system can also form a powerful deterrent when paired with gems or calibers, making the opponent dare not act rashly.

After having this idea, Akio Kyuma suddenly hoped that Ryutaro Hashimoto could facilitate the deal. Although there were a lot of news about the purchase of US military equipment from the Defense Agency, they were all suppressed by Akio Kyuma. down.He believes that the weapons made in the Soviet Union are by far the weapons that best meet the needs of Japan's national conditions.

Ryutaro Hashimoto stayed in the presidential suite of the Moscow International Hotel, and the time he picked up was taken up by dispensable visits. The purpose was to wait for Akio Kyuma's reply before considering whether to carry out this arms sale negotiation.

"What's the result of the survey? Are their weapons worth our money to buy?" After Akio Kyuma came back from his visit, Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto hurriedly summoned him to the presidential suite where he was staying.

"Very valuable. Although the range is limited due to the agreement of the Intermediate-Range Missile Treaty, it is still a rare weapon for Japan's coastal defense." Akio Kuma was very pleased with this arms exhibition Satisfied, if Japan does not purchase, it is definitely a very wrong choice.

"The Soviet Union's Caliber and Jewel cruise missiles are multi-purpose conventional cruise missiles that can meet various strategic needs of Japan's coastal defense. They can be launched not only by bastion systems, but also by destroyers, and there are also shore-based missiles. With the bastion system and these multi-purpose cruise missiles, even if the situation in the Asia-Pacific region has reached the point where war cannot be avoided, we can also strike after the war.” The minister of the Ministry of Defense even considered the possible outbreak of the Asia-Pacific war.

Hashimoto Ryutaro was relieved by Akio Kuma's affirmative reply. At the same time, he was also interested in the upcoming negotiations between the Soviet Union and Japan. It will open a new door to the pattern of Japan.

Win over the Soviet Union to check and balance the United States?

A very dangerous but exciting idea was born in Hashimoto Ryutaro's mind. How could Japan, which originally hoped to transform from an economic power to a political power, miss such an opportunity.

4 Forty Chapters Gem Missile Arms Sales

Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto wanted to win over the Soviet Union to check and balance the United States, while the Soviet Union hoped that through arms sales to Japan, it could slowly infiltrate its power into Japan's political interior and form a pro-Soviet faction.In addition to the superficial cooperation between the two parties, there is also their own small calculations.

Therefore, at the negotiating table, Comrade Yazov, the Minister of Defense who was the representative of the Soviet Union, and Akio Nagama, Director of the Japanese Defense Agency, launched a language contest, all of which focused on the details of the bastion system. Issues to discuss.

"The Soviet Union can provide the Bastion system, as well as the Jewel cruise missile, but there is a problem, that is, the Soviet Union will not sell its own radar system and fire control system, and a new electronic system must be jointly developed by the Soviet Union and Japan. ’” Yazov said.He was also prepared to do this, firstly to prevent the core technology of the Bastion system from being leaked, and secondly because the Soviet system was not compatible, so the joint research and development could stop the Americans' mouths.

Zhang Sheng of the National Defense Agency frowned for a long time, but he was soon relieved. If a new Japanese electronic system can really be developed, then if the Bastion system is resold in the future, Japan can also get a piece of it from it. A share of profits, which is beneficial to Japan.

Thinking of this, Akio Hisama nodded, "Yes, Japan can accept this condition."

"Next is the issue of cruise missiles." Yazov raised his head and said to Akio Kuma, "The Soviet Union is willing to sell Gem anti-ship missiles to Japan, but there is one condition, that is, the number of purchases must start from ten. The price of each Jewel cruise missile is $200 million."

"Isn't it a caliber cruise missile?" Akio Kuma was surprised by this unexpected turn of events. He thought that the Soviet Union would sell the caliber and gems to Japan together. The image left behind is too profound.

"The Caliber is restricted by the treaty and cannot be exported." Yazov categorically rejected Akio Kuma's request. In fact, the Caliber cruise missile already has a foreign trade version, but due to certain strategic considerations, the Soviet Union is only willing to sell it. Gem Cruise Missile.

Akio Kyuma didn't speak. The Soviet Union could reject Japan's request because of the restriction treaty, but this also directly reduced Japan's interest in acquiring the bastion by half.Although Yazov emphasized that the range of all weapons is limited to 300 kilometers to comply with international laws.

"If that's the case, we can't accept a jewel cruise missile costing $200 million, it's too expensive." Akio Kyuma shook his head, "And Japan's one-time purchase will definitely be more than 10. If there is no discount, The Defense Agency will not approve the budget."

Akio Kuma pretended to sigh and shook his head, but could his every move be hidden from Yazov's eyes?He had already seen through that the other party did not buy the caliber, and wanted to use the purchase quantity of gemstones to compete with the Soviet Union's price.Yazov is not stupid. As long as he insists on fixing the price, Japan will definitely succumb in the end.

Thinking of this, Yazov decided to use a roundabout tactic to get the opponent to speak. Isn't Japan always worried that an Asia-Pacific conflict will break out?Then the Soviet Union will make a fuss about this and let you know the importance of these jewel cruise missiles.

"With all due respect, His Excellency Akio Kuma, regarding the price of the Gemstone cruise missile, this is already a discount given by the Soviet Union. If you insist on thinking that $200 million is too expensive, then I will settle the bill with Japan. You will know that 200 million coins are already very cheap."

Akio Kuma put on an expression of resignation, wanting to hear what Comrade Yazov had to say.Anyway, his budget is definitely less than 200 million US dollars, no matter from which angle the other party touts their family's weapons.However, he obviously did not expect that the Soviet Union never persuaded the other party by boasting.

"First of all, there is the issue of the Asia-Pacific situation. Everyone knows about the recent conflict between Moss Bay and China, right? Under the instigation of the United States, there is a tendency to develop into local wars. Under this trend, Japan can still remain independent The situation? The Soviet Union recently sold a destroyer, a cruiser and an aircraft carrier to the Chinese side. Even if there is still a gap between the two US aircraft carrier battle groups, it does not mean that the Chinese side is not determined to kill each other, and once the conflict begins, the Soviet Union will Will firmly stand on China's side, so how will Japan stand in line?"

Yazov said casually, "Although Japan and China claim to have a long-lasting friendship, in the end you must stand on the side of the United States because of interests. In this way, Japan may become the enemy of socialist countries."

Yazov's last sentence can be seen as intimidation and threats, socialist countries in the Asia-Pacific region?The closest to Japan are China and North Korea, and there is also the Soviet Union that is eyeing the edge.Once a war breaks out, the United States will definitely sell South Korea first and then North Korea if the situation is unfavorable.

Yanayev's previous analysis has made it very clear that the Moss Bay issue is China's bottom line, and the United States is only testing China's bottom line, not trying to really provoke a war.The Soviet Union, which knew this, hoped to make a war fortune through this panic-stricken conflict.