Vietnam Defence Forum

[Soryu]

France is pitching to sell its newest vessel to Vietnam. The ship named L'adroit is equipped with only heavy guns, and no anti-ship missile nor anti-submarine capability. Thus, it is similar to Vietnam-built costal defense ships. However, these features can be added through negotiation. The main advantage of this ship is the advanced automated electronic, stealth technology, UAV and helicopter integration. Being the most technically advanced ship in the French fleet, Vietnam has a chance to learn from the best.

With the price equals to 2-3 Molniya missile ship being built in Vietnam, is this a good deal?

[video]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=msYBq2MG_mg[/video]

we can upgrade with Russia weapons if it shall be necessary, I think so.

Great news, I was miss it until now. The reporter was say: "present this ship to Vietnam Navy", so I consider this is a deal on negotiation stage.

This is very good if the ship has good price. We have three point in here:

+ We have very good relationships with French and many Euro countries. Our deputation from MoD was visit many Euro's defense exhibition. We also bought EADS CASA-212-400, will buy UAV from Belarus, interest on CASA-295.

+ We were developing and procure UAV technology for our own. With modern and advanced automated electronic, stealth technology, UAV and helicopter integration on L'adroit, it'll fit with our requirement (long range, 1450t vessel with 8000 nm, small crew, best tech).

+ They will do this: Transfer of technology – DCNS OPVs also have the advantage of being buildable in record times anywhere in the world. Malaysia also procure this class but with heavier armed, so we could hope price of ship will reduce with these conditions.

 

[Soryu]

'Goose' of Vietnam Navy Took off on the Water

Seaplane DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 C-GVTU of the Vietnamese Navy (photo : Phunu Today)

After a period of testing and factory installed storage systems support / landing on water surface and Twin Otter seaplanes second Navy Vietnam continues to undergo the test phase important.

Seaplane DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 HQVN second system was installed pontoon construction support / landing on water.

According to the Canadian media, after the flight test phase of the test at the factory and go through the process of system integration support life take / landing on water. At the beginning of last May, seaplane DCH-6 Twin Otter Series 400 Second Vietnam Navy began testing process capability "amphibian" takeoff and landing runway on water and on land .

Earlier, the company Viking Air of Canada has held the ceremony carefully seaplane DHC-6 Series 400 of the first Navy Vietnam at Victoria International Airport. Both Twin Otter seaplane were first painted and numbered as required performance of Vietnam Navy. The first Twin Otter brought a number MSN 867 and MSN 872 second. All of the Hovercraft DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 Navy Vietnam are painted red flag with yellow star (national flag) in the tail fin steering and anchor forces combined effect characteristic of naval forces in the nose of the aircraft.

Seaplane DCH-6 Twin Otter Series 400 second Vietnam Navy began conducting flight trials from the plant earlier this month 1/2013 the last stepping stone to prepare for the next test phase, before upon delivery to the customer.

According to the foreign media, Vietnam purchased Twin Otter seaplane to serve the naval patrols Vietnam. The aircraft is equipped with radar and will support fleet 6 Kilo class submarines built by Russia that Vietnam has ordered in 12/2009.

Besides monitoring capability, reconnaissance Marine, Twin Otter seaplanes also undertake rescue missions, rescue, transport involved senior officials of the Party and the military in the ability to visit the island by "toxic incomparable "its take off and landing on the water easily.

With the progress of the current test, the reception of the seaplane as "wild goose" Navy will help Vietnam not only enhance patrolling and monitoring the waters of the exclusive economic fact that the South China Sea also opens a new page - giving birth to the Air Force's first naval Navy Vietnam.

 

[BoXilai]

Belarus will Supply Vietnam Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Grif-1 UAV from Belarus (photo : Vitaly Kuzmin)

TSAMTO. Belarus plans to deliver to Vietnam unmanned aircraft systems. The Prime Minister of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich at a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, BelTA informs.

According to Mikhail Myasnikovich, "We very much hope associate with scientific and technical cooperation. Here and unmanned aircraft systems, the contracts for which we sign as part of your visit, and future joint projects in the field of bio-and information technologies, as well as in medicine "- BELTA.
Type procured Vietnam UAVs are not reported.

Earlier, in January this year, the agency BelTA reported on the organization of the production of UAVs by the National Academy of Sciences. The company engaged in the production of Belarusian drone was created Physical-Technical Institute of the NAS of Belarus.

Unmanned aerial vehicles planned to create custom melokoseriynymi parties. As of January of this year, according to the learned, had produced about 10 ready copies. In the future, drones planned to supply the markets of other countries.Among the potential customers has been called Vietnam.

It should be noted that Vietnam has already implemented in the work on the UAV in three areas: personal development, as well as programs with Russia and Sweden.

(ArmsTrade)


3rd Vietnam Kilo submarines Named HQ 184 Hai Phong

3rd Submarine placed number HQ 184 Haiphong being completed at Admiralty Shipyards. (photo : Baomoi)

(DVO) - The newspaper reported that the Russian shipbuilding, 3rd 636MV Kilo submarines launched preparations for Vietnam will be placed, Hai Phong 184 named as the famous harbor city of Vietnam.There at home Admiralty Shipyards are rushing to complete the final stages of the submarine.

This page also predicted the 4th submarine will be named 185 Da Nang, 5th submarine named 186 Khanh Hoa and the 6th named 187 Vung Tau in the name of the city along the famous sea in Vietnam sea.

Expected Kilo 184 submarines Hai Phong will be launched in 8/2013. Besides, two submarines had launched the previous Hanoi 182, and Ho Chi Minh 183 is conducting operations at sea testing and static testing at the factory.

Hanoi submarine has made more than 100 dives in various test in different depths, the test will meet and surpass the requirements set forth. Expected Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh submarine will be handed over to Vietnam in late 2013.

Besides, it is also rushing to complete training center Kilo submarines for Vietnam, the center is expected to go into operation in late 2013. With the help of Russia, Vietnam is one step firmly in shaping electric submarine fleet - diesel is top rated area.

Training Centre of Vietnam Kilo submarines are evaluated leading modern area, the center will be an important tool to leapfrog Vietnam to all the high-tech equipment in the Kilo submarine.

(Dat Viet)

I guess their names will be: Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh City. The 6th submarine can be names Cam Ranh.

 

[VietHome]

I guess their names will be: Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh City. The 6th submarine can be names Cam Ranh.

Actually, they are Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, and Vung Tau, according to the article

 

[BoXilai]

Actually, they are Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, and Vung Tau, according to the article

I have read the title only.

 

[Minjitta]

the 7th, and 8th submarines with are not kilo will be name Hue, and Saigon

 

[Viet]

Vietnam reinforces defense ties

Updated : 6/2/2013 11:03:04 AM

(VOV) - Deputy Defence Minister, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh has met with defence leaders from Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei, Russia, the US and China at the 12th Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore.

At the meetings on June 1, all sides reviewed bilateral military relations and exchanged views on regional security.

They also discussed measures to further strengthen defence ties and cooperative relations based on mutual respect in order to develop a common voice on major regional and global defence issues such as peace, conflicts, maritime security and anti-terrorism activities.

 

[Viet]

That news is totally weird!


Chinese, Vietnamese young officers cement ties

Updated : 6/3/2013 3:33:09 PM Voice Of Vietnam

Young Vietnamese officers visited China in 2011. Photo: Tienphong


A week-long exchange between young officers of the Vietnamese People’s Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army is taking place in China to boost the two countries’ military relations.

At the event, starting from June 2, they shared experiences in encouraging the youth’s participation in disaster prevention, poverty reduction and sci-tech development.

The Vietnamese officers are scheduled to visit some units of the Chinese army and participate in several cultural and sport activities.

The exchange also helps strengthen the traditional relations between the parties, states and armies of Vietnam and China.

 

[soaringeagle]

It is about disaster prevention, poverty reduction and sci-tech development, what is wrong about that?
Even during war time you are suppose to treat your wounded enemy whenever possible, right?
Oh, that is not in your culture?!..........

That news is totally weird!


Chinese, Vietnamese young officers cement ties

Updated : 6/3/2013 3:33:09 PM Voice Of Vietnam

Young Vietnamese officers visited China in 2011. Photo: Tienphong


A week-long exchange between young officers of the Vietnamese People’s Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army is taking place in China to boost the two countries’ military relations.

At the event, starting from June 2, they shared experiences in encouraging the youth’s participation in disaster prevention, poverty reduction and sci-tech development.

The Vietnamese officers are scheduled to visit some units of the Chinese army and participate in several cultural and sport activities.

The exchange also helps strengthen the traditional relations between the parties, states and armies of Vietnam and China.

 

[Viet]

It is about disaster prevention, poverty reduction and sci-tech development, what is wrong about that?
Even during war time you are suppose to treat your wounded enemy whenever possible, right?
Oh, that is not in your culture?!..........

You got me wrong. I welcome a closer ties between the two countries´s armies. I just wonder how nice the PLA can be.

 

[soaringeagle]

My apology Mr. Viet.
Their are quite a lot of nice PLA officers with open mind, esp in the younger generation.
Time have changed, no body want to push their soldiers to die at the front line, unless national security is threatened.
The best is to easy the tension and co exist.

I wish time will heal the old scars.

 

[EastSea]

Four Indian naval ships to visit Da Nang

VietNamNet Bridge - Four Indian naval ships carrying 1,200 officers and sailors will dock at the Tien Sa Port in Da Nang city to have exchange operations with Vietnam’s navy from June 4 to 8.

According to the Da Nang Department of Information and Communications, the four Indian naval vessels include the guided missile destroyer INS Satpura (F48), the logistics ship INS Shakti (A57), the destroyer INS Ranvijay (D55) and the corvette INS Kirch (P62).
In five days, the two navies will have many activities such as organizing tours to the ships for the Indian community in Vietnam and Da Nang officials; exchange of expertise between the Command of Navy Region 3 and the crew of INS Satpura; friendly volleyball games between the Indian crews with officers and soldiers of the Command of Navy Region 3.
On this occasion, the ship captains will visit the Cham Museum, the Centre for Street Children in Da Nang, music exchange between bands of the Indian vessels with the art troupe of Military Zone 5. Specifically, 90 children of the Centre for Street Children will be visiting the Indian naval ships.
The guided missile destroyer INS Satpura has 50 officers and 350 sailors. It is 143 m long, 17 m wide, with a tonnage of 5,300 tons, speed of up to 32 nautical miles per hour.
The INS Shakti logistics ship carries 30 officers and 200 sailors. It is 175 m long, 25 m wide, with a tonnage of 27,500 tons, speed of up to 20 nautical miles per hour.
The INS Ranvijay destroyer has 50 officers and 400 sailors. It is 146m long, 15.8 m wide, weighing 4,974 tons and speed of 35 nautical miles per hour. The INS Kirch corvette has a tonnage of 1,460 tons, 91m in length, 10.5 m in width, and speed of up to 25 nautical miles per hour. This corvette carries 170 officers and sailors.
On January 1, the naval training ship Sudarshini carried 6 officers and 70 sailors to Da Nang. The visit lasted for three days to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam - India.
PV

 

[NiceGuy]

Group leading European weapons will support Vietnam
Thales considers Vietnam is one of the development objectives of the Group's strategy in the region, especially in the defense sector.

Thales Rapidfire air defense artillery system

On 3 June 2013, at the Vietnam's Ministry of Defense Headquarters, Admiral Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Minister of Defense to receive Mrs. Pascale Sourisse, vice president in charge of development of the international Thales Group (France) to visit and work in Vietnam.

At the meeting, Admiral Nguyen Van Hien congratulated Mrs. Pascale Sourisse to be the newly appointed position of vice president in charge of development of the international Thales Group.

Appreciate the cooperation results in recent years, Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Hien proposed Thales Group continues to send experts to support the Vietnam Ministry of Defense technology employed for the program, a joint project of the soon.

For her part, Ms. Pascale Sourisse said that Thales affirmed Vietnam is one of the development objectives of the Group's strategy in the region, especially in the defense sector and pledged to support Vietnam in training.

Thales is a multinational conglomerate operating worldwide, providing integrated solutions and equipment for the aerospace, transportation, defense and security.
Asitimes: Group leading European weapons will support Vietnam

 

[NiceGuy]

Group leading European weapons will support Vietnam
Thales considers Vietnam is one of the development objectives of the Group's strategy in the region, especially in the defense sector.

Thales Rapidfire air defense artillery system

On 3 June 2013, at the Vietnam's Ministry of Defense Headquarters, Admiral Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Minister of Defense to receive Mrs. Pascale Sourisse, vice president in charge of development of the international Thales Group (France) to visit and work in Vietnam.

At the meeting, Admiral Nguyen Van Hien congratulated Mrs. Pascale Sourisse to be the newly appointed position of vice president in charge of development of the international Thales Group.

Appreciate the cooperation results in recent years, Deputy Minister Nguyen Van Hien proposed Thales Group continues to send experts to support the Vietnam Ministry of Defense technology employed for the program, a joint project of the soon.

For her part, Ms. Pascale Sourisse said that Thales affirmed Vietnam is one of the development objectives of the Group's strategy in the region, especially in the defense sector and pledged to support Vietnam in training.

Thales is a multinational conglomerate operating worldwide, providing integrated solutions and equipment for the aerospace, transportation, defense and security.
Asitimes: Group leading European weapons will support Vietnam

 

[Viet]

My apology Mr. Viet.
Their are quite a lot of nice PLA officers with open mind, esp in the younger generation.
Time have changed, no body want to push their soldiers to die at the front line, unless national security is threatened.
The best is to easy the tension and co exist.

I wish time will heal the old scars.

You sound very reasonable, are more sympathic than some of Internet Chinese trollers here in the forum. By the way how is the food at the PLA?