Vietnam to Build 4 More Molniya Ship with New Weapons
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As told by representatives of Vympel Shipyard (Russia) on 29/6, the companies hope to soon sign a contract to Vietnam closed Molniya 4 more ships with new equipment. Answer to the media, Mr. Victor Doskin, deputy general manager Vympel shipbuilding conglomerate, said: “We are pleased about the cooperation with Vietnam and hopes to continue this […]
Vietnam’s K-300P system can attack Chinese targets in Hainan
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The People’s Navy of Vietnam is capable of launching a direct attack against Shanya Naval Base located on the island of Hainan with its K-300P Bastion-P mobile coastal defense missile system, according to Kanwa Defense Review, a Chinese-language military magazine based in Canada. Vietnam devotes lot of attention to its coastal defenses due to its […]
Vietnam successfully upgrades S-125-2TM Pechora air defense missile system
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The Air Defense-Air Force of Vietnam has successfully upgraded the Russian-made air defense missile system S-125-2TM Pechora after a recent test launch in Hanoi, government website chinhphu.vn reported. The Air Defense-Air Force is a service which assumes the responsibilities of both national air defense and air forces, according to the Ministry of Defense. It is […]
ELM-2022A Radar Equipped on DHC-6 Seaplane
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To patrol the South China Sea regardless of day and night, seaplane DHC-6 Twin Otter is integrated radar and sensor systems superior offer by Israel. ELM-2022A radar capable of simultaneously scanning and tracking up to 256 targets at sea with the performance has been rated as “excellent”. ELM-2022A Radar expanded range maritime surveillance up to […]
Vietnamese Navy looks at ASW/MP helicopters
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Vietnamese Navy has a requirement for ship based anti-submarine and maritime patrol helicopters, also armed for anti ship missions. Candidates include French AS565, UK/Italy AW159, Russian Ka-28.
Russia has Completed the Construction of Two Vietnamese Frigates
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Zelenodolsk plant in Tatarstan has completed an order for the construction of two frigates of Project 3.9 “Gepard” (Project 11661) for the Vietnamese Navy, the official representative of the company Rafis Fatykhov told told RIA Novosti on Tuesday. “Zelenodolsk plant is the constructor of two frigates of Project 3.9 for the Vietnamese Navy, today, the […]
Visiring the 681 Brigade of the Navy Vietnam
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There’s a proud feeling with confidence in the protection of maritime sovereignty when visiting the 681 shore missile brigade, the 60th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Navy (7-5-1955 – 7-5-2015). 681 shore missile brigade of the Navy (Binh Thuan) is where the ownership consortium sea missiles Bastion-P – missile defense coast’s most advanced mobile now. […]
Vietnam People’s Navy marks 60th founding anniversary with parade at military port
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The Vietnam People’s Navy on Saturday held a ceremony, accompanied by a military parade, at the Cam Ranh military port in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa to commemorate its 60th anniversary. The event was joined by Truong Tan Sang, Politburo member and State President; Nguyen Thien Nhan, Politburo member and chairman of the Central […]
US Company Participate in VPAF L-39 Upgrade
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The company Aero Vodochody aircraft and company Draken International (USA) has launched the upgrade package combat training aircraft L-39 jet. Journal Airrecognition said aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody of the Czech Republic and the US company Draken International Cooperation have jointly launched the next upgrade package for line training aircraft L-39 capital by Aero Vodochody development […]
PLA’s Type 052D Destroyers Can Beat Vietnam’s Su-22s: Report
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China’s Type 052D guided-missile destroyers have the capability to intercept and shoot down the the People’s Air Force of Vietnam’s Su-22 fighter bombers should a future conflict between two nations over the disputed South China Sea take place, according to the Beijing-based Sina Military Network on Apr. 20. The former Soviet Union provided 180 MiG-21bis […]