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EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon sails destroyer near disputed island in South China Sea, officials say By Lucas TomlinsonPublished July 02, 2017 Fox News USS Stethem destroyer vessel arrives at a military port for an official visit, in Shanghai (Reuters) For the second time since President Trump took...

It is already well known that Vietnam plans to buy western subs.

TENSIONS BUBBLE TO THE SURFACE IN CHINA-VIETNAM SPAT BY MURRAY HIEBERT AND GREGORY POLING | JUNE 28, 2017 AMTI UPDATE, CHINA, VIETNAM https://amti.csis.org/tensions-bubble-china-vietnam/ Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, was scheduled to make a two-day...

Is a New China-Vietnam Maritime Crisis Brewing in the South China Sea? What are the implications of China’s abrupt cancellation of military border activities with Vietnam? By Carl Thayer June 29, 2017...

Oh no, Hainan is super important, not because of the economy but because of the submarine base which is the base for the strategic nuclear sub force. The air sea battle requires a different naval capability than what Vietnam has. The Vietnamese air defense network and the air force can protect...

From my perspective, the Vietnamese occupied islands are absolutely indefensible and I know the Vietnamese military feels the same way (but they will not say it). All Vietnam can do if the islands are taken is to retaliate with missile strikes against the chinese islands and Hainan and maybe...

Absolutely, I always see the ballistic force as an ace in the pocket with an strong deterrence value. I know there are a lot of developments regarding ballistic missiles, but mostly all covered by secrecy. I know Vietnam already developed solid fuel for ballistic missiles and that implies...

Joining an alliance is a 2 way street, they also would need to want to make an alliance with Vietnam, something similar to what PH has with USA, but do they really want to go that far? Does Vietnam want to go that far? Because once VN makes an alliance with USA, that's also the moment that China...

India, US call for freedom of navigation amid South China Sea disputes http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-us-call-for-freedom-of-navigation-amid-south-china-sea-disputes/articleshow/59333510.cms?from=mdr WASHINGTON: With an eye on China and the disputes in the South China...

Your analysis of the threat is good in general, I keep saying the same thing in particular about the surface navy, I give it zero chance of being able to do anything, like I said, they'll be busy hiding and trying to survive. Submarines are the big equalizer for Vietnam when it comes to naval...

Vietnam Faces New Oil Dispute With China After Beijing Cuts Visit Short TAIPEI — https://www.voanews.com/a/vietnam-faces-new-oil-dispute-with-china-after-beijing-cuts-visit-short/3915859.html?ref=yfp China and Vietnam face a stiff new test in avoiding a showdown over undersea oil drilling...

Can you go into more detail on that?

Vietnamese in Saigon protest against HD-981 oil rig moving into Vietnam's EEZ in South China Sea this morning. One activist is arrested.

I'm pretty sure there is going to be more subs in addition to the Kilos. They've been negotiating with Italy for the S-1000 for a while now.

That is exactly my point also. I don't see any surface ships been able to do anything against the PLAN, they'll be busy trying to hide and survive, that's why I advocate for subs. The air force and coastal missile batteries has much better chances against the PLAN since they can always launch...

Well, If as you said, a navy and I think you mean a surface navy is of the utmost importance for Vietnam, then you need to address the issue of how its going to survive against the PLAN. Putting money into ships that will have to stay in the ports in case of conflict is not a wise decision other...

Trump's South China Sea policy taking shape | The Japan Times Mark J. Valencia U.S. administration starts speaking softer while still showing a big stick...

Philippine, Vietnam navies play sports on South China Sea island MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine and Vietnamese navies have been playing soccer, volleyball and tug-of-war games together on a South China Sea island, the latest get-together by two countries concerned by Chinese assertiveness in the...

Well, the Russian Lider destroyer class (as well as the aircraft carrier) have already been canceled in the latest Russian armament program, the new naval direction only includes small ships (up to 4500 tons) and submarines. I emphasize subs rather than surface ships because I don't give...

Dongguan? Very interesting, I'm often there.