Vietnam versucht, die heimische Verteidigungsindustrie anzukurbeln, indem es eine Waffenmesse veranstaltet

The Americans are hinting at expanding defense cooperation with Vietnam. Against the backdrop of the current international defense exhibition in Hanoi, the American ambassador to the country announced the readiness of US arms manufacturers to work with their Vietnamese colleagues.

Vietnam has not yet responded to these statements. However, there are unconfirmed rumors about the country’s authorities negotiating with American arms companies, in particular with Lockheed Martin, regarding the sale of C-130 transport aircraft.

Vietnamese elites have been working to attract new foreign defense partners in order to successfully create their own defense industry, as well as reduce dependence on Russian arms supplies.