Babylonian Empire

"Prime Minister Rabin is very welcome to visit the United States." When he came to the White House, President Bush held his hand cordially.

"It is a great honor that the friendly relationship between us and the United States is as evergreen as a pine tree," Rabin said.

After the polite answers, the two sides gradually got to the point.

"The current situation in the Middle East is not optimistic. In order to avoid the situation from deteriorating again, we need to station troops in Israel." Secretary of Defense Cheney said: "On this point, we have reached a preliminary intention. Now, we need to discuss specific issues. discuss."

"Yes, Iraq is rising rapidly, and their Mirage 4000 fighters often fly over the border between us and Jordan." Rabin said: "We must contain the rise of the Arabs, otherwise, we in the Western world will face a disaster .”

Everyone can see that if the Middle East, which is rich in oil resources and the main supplier of energy to the world, becomes stronger, it will definitely not be a good thing.However, those damn Europeans, for the sake of immediate interests, for a little oil, all fought fiercely with the Arabs, what a lack of foresight!

"We, the United States, intend to lease two bases in your country, Uvda Air Force Base and Yotwata Army Base." Cheney said.

The United States has the most powerful navy, but it has no plans to rent the Israeli naval bases, because the Mediterranean Sea is the back garden of the US Navy. They have many naval bases, and the Israeli navy does not have a large military base.

If the ship rents the Israeli naval base, it will cost a lot to expand the port, and once the war starts, the Suez Canal in Egypt will be impassable, and they will have no advantage at all.The United States needs to set up a naval base in Yemen, where the waters are wide enough for their large warships, including aircraft carriers, to navigate and attack operations.

Among them, the Uvda Air Force Base was originally built with the aid of the Americans. Now that the United States wants to rent that base, Israel will never say anything, but the Americans even set up an army base there. Leben's plan was quite different.

Because, these two bases are both in the southernmost part of Israel.It is the safest place in the entire country listed in Isè.Now that the Americans are here, we must let them play a role. It is most appropriate to put them in the western part of the Golan Heights.

Now, although the Golan Heights has not fallen back into the hands of Syria, it is under the control of the Arabs, especially Iraq. In the name of peacekeeping, an armored division has been deployed there. Once the war breaks out, the Iraqis will be condescending. In one go, you can even drive directly to Tel Aviv.

Is it that easy for the Americans to want to garrison troops but also want to stay safely behind?

"Mr. President, Your Excellency the Minister of Defense, it is not suitable for stationing troops there. It is almost close to the desert area, with few water sources and poor living conditions. It is not as good as the Hatzelim Air Force Base or the Haifa Air Force Base in the north. The coastal area is convenient for material transportation, and the army base can be in the Safed area, where it is close to the highway, convenient for material transportation, rich in water sources, and very good weather conditions."

As soon as Cheney heard it, he knew that this was completely inappropriate. There are abundant water resources, but the source of water is in the hands of the Arabs on the Golan Heights. Most of the areas there, such as Safed, are completely in the Golan Under the cover of long-range artillery fire on the high ground.

The Americans stationed troops there, not as cannon fodder, and their own side is not that stupid.

"Of course we have to leave the places with good conditions to the Israeli army. The intention between us will last forever." General Powell said: "We went there to deter the most influential Iraqi and Saudi Arabia, especially Saudi Arabia, we stationed troops in that area, south of Israel, can pass through Jordan and attack Saudi Arabia. Once a war breaks out, our US military will be at the forefront.”

What Powell said was righteous. It is very close to Saudi Arabia, but it is still far from Riyadh.If a real war breaks out, it will definitely be the Golan Heights that will start first.

"Prime Minister Rabin, we have carefully considered and discussed the location of the garrison. All of this is for our common interests. I hope you will consider it carefully. Now, Iraq has a large number of missiles that can be directly Covering the entire territory of Israel." Cheney continued to put pressure on him.

When it comes to Iraq, Cheney's words are very clear. The United States is doing this to check and balance the largest power in the Middle East. Iraq is helping Israel.In modern warfare, there is no distinction between the front line and the rear.

Speaking of this, Rabin already knew that although he was unwilling, this seemed to be necessary, and he had no other choice but to agree.

"In order to deal with the Iraqi ballistic missiles, we will export ten sets of improved Patriot missile systems to the following list. This kind of system can completely intercept short-range ballistic missiles." Cheney said. "Moreover, we will hand over four E-3 early warning aircraft to your country's air force."

The last time the Israeli Air Force was seriously injured, the culprit was Iraqi ballistic missiles. Israel always advocated offensive air defense and did not pay much attention to the role of air defense missiles. Their main force was the US-made Hawker missiles. As a result, the Air Force The bases were all wiped out by the hateful Iraqi ballistic missiles.

It took several years for the Israeli Air Forces to gradually regain their vitality, but they still still remember the threat of ballistic missiles.

Therefore, Israel spent a huge amount of money to study the technology of intercepting ballistic missiles with the United States. The Arrow anti-missile system was established under such circumstances. However, there is still a long time to go before it is practical.At this time, the United States has improved their Patriot system to the point where it can intercept ballistic missiles, so they sold it to Israel.

As for the warning machine, Israel has always attached great importance to it.However, they did not continue to import from the United States, because the orders on the American production line had already been scheduled for 92, and they could not wait so urgently, and their own airborne early warning and control system, the Phalcon system, also started at full speed. Research and development, now, has made great progress.

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Chapter 66 Please release Pollard first

The U.S. uses both kindness and power, and the location of the garrison must be chosen there. At the same time, the U.S. also provides these two sharp weapons to Israel. Among them, the E-3 pre-alert aircraft is the pre-alert aircraft that the U.S. uses in its own air force as a reserve. Give them white spoons.

In this case, the following columns do not have any options.

The United States will station troops in Israel!After the agreement was reached, the two parties jointly attended the press conference. Under the constant flashing of the reporter's camera flash, Bush took Rabin's hand with a smile and came to the front of the microphone.

"Today, our national strategy of the United States has made new developments. We will send our troops to our friendly country, Israel, to help maintain peace there!"

This is a historic moment. Not long ago, the United States was forced to withdraw its troops from the naval base in Bahrain. Many observers said that the United States would never let it go. Sure enough, the United States and its allies, with The relationship between the sè columns became intimate again.

The two were holding pens, ready to sign the document.

"Wait!" Suddenly, a voice appeared among the accompanying members. This voice calmed down the noisy zhèngfǔ officials and reporters who were about to ask questions. place to look.

The person standing in the third position behind Rabin is none other than Netanyahu, the deputy minister of the Prime Minister's Office!

At this moment, what does he want to say?Want to talk about the great friendship between the two countries?Then it's not his turn to talk, right?Want to object?So early, what happened?

Bush frowned, and looked at Rabin, who was also puzzled, what kind of tricks did Netanyahu play?Even if they have any internal conflicts, they have to go back and resolve them, right?What is it here?Aren't you afraid of being ridiculed?

Netanyahu said with a serious face: "Mr. President Bush, this agreement, before you officially sign your name, please let Pollard go!"

This is a live broadcast, and it has spread all over the world, the Middle East, and Israel through radio waves. The camera is fixed on the middle-aged man's face, listening to his words, in the eyes of many Jews, Tears welled up.

The purpose of the color list is not to give up anyone!Sometimes, on the battlefield, in order to save a captured companion, no matter how many people they sacrifice, they still have to organize a rescue operation.For so many years since the founding of Israel, this spirit has been passed down. The reason why the soldiers are so desperate on the battlefield is that they are a united nation.

What is Pollard's identity?He is a spy, an Israeli spy in the most important military department of the United States who has provided a large amount of information to the Jews!In many countries, espionage is a high-risk job. Once their identities are leaked, not only will they be arrested by the other party, but their own side may also treat them as abandoned children. national interest!

However, the following columns are different.Pollard has made great contributions to Israel. Now, Pollard is still locked in a prison in the United States. They have added Pollard to Israel's nationality, and they have always been concerned about this The Jewish people who made contributions are listed in sè.So, this time, in front of Bush, in front of reporters, and in front of all the audience in front of the TV, Netanyahu issued his own call, please let Pollard go first!

Hearing Netanyahu's words, the minds of all the people present went blank. After a while, they realized that they were joking and wanted to release the biggest spy in American history?

However, Rabin's heart tightened. He knew that he had indeed been negligent, and this negligence was simply unforgivable.

When he went abroad to visit the United States, Netanyahu has always applied to come out with him. Originally, he thought that at this critical moment, the two parties could maintain their unity. Unexpectedly, the ambitious Netanyahu Yahu wants to build momentum for himself here, to gain a higher reputation in the country and attract the hearts of the people, so that he can squeeze himself out in the next general election!

Rabin knew that he had no choice. Even if the agreement could not be reached this time, this position must be adhered to.He made up his mind, put down his pen, turned to Bush and said, "Yes, the President indicated that before we sign this agreement, there is one more request, which is to release Pollard!"

Bush was in a terrible mood. Unexpectedly, he was put together by the Jews here!

………… The sea was rippling, and the huge monster running at full speed stirred up waves on the bow of the ship. Although the sea breeze was also four or five, the hull did not shake at all. This is a Great Wall of steel on the sea!

Seen from the sky, the huge deck still looks very narrow, operating a plane with a speed of more than 300 knots, landing on that big fart place is definitely a test of skill and courage.Reyel did not have any timidity, challenging the highest difficulty has always been his pursuit.

Now, what Reyel needs to do is to drive this heavy fighter and land on that giant ship. For this, they have been preparing for several years.

The aircraft carrier at sea is not Iraqi. It is the Soviet Union's first direct-deck heavy-duty aircraft cruiser that can take off and land fixed-wing aircraft, the Kuznetsov.And what Reyel is currently driving is the pride of the Red Empire Air Force, the Su-27K carrier-based fighter jet.

At this time, the aircraft carrier had completed all sea trials and was handed over to the Navy of the Red Empire. Although it was assigned to the Northern Fleet, it was still training in the Black Sea.

MiG-29K, Su-27K, Su-25GUT and other aircraft have all boarded the ship for flight training successively. The Soviet carrier-based aircraft force is gradually becoming proficient. This aircraft carrier will be a powerful weapon for them to sail across the ocean in the future.

This aircraft carrier is already capable of combat.

Now, the aircraft carrier of the Iraqi Navy is still in the final equipping process. Due to the rapid availability of funds, the manufacturing progress of this ship has surpassed that of the Varyag, and the final sea trial will be carried out at the end of this year.

However, the Iraqi Navy can't wait for such a long time. After the sea trials are completed, training, and running-in, it will not be able to have combat capabilities within two or three years.Therefore, after friendly negotiations between the Iraqi side and the Soviet military, the Soviet side finally agreed that the Iraqi carrier-based aircraft force could also use this aircraft carrier for take-off and landing training.

The take-off and landing of a carrier-based aircraft is very dangerous. A little carelessness, even if the aircraft is destroyed, is not the most terrible thing. It is the most troublesome thing to hit the ship and destroy the aircraft carrier.

Although it was very dangerous, the Soviet military agreed, because the conditions offered by Iraq were too tempting. Their current military expenditures are tight, and the training expenses are always insufficient. Iraq generously sponsored 100 million rubles , and 200 tons of fuel oil.In this way, the work of the sea trial can be continued, and Iraq spent another [-] million rubles in all aspects of recruiting.

Iraq's first batch of carrier-based pilots have been training at the Nitka training base in Ukraine. They have taken off and landed many times and already have the experience of flying on a ship.