Indo Defence 2018: Vietnam outlines expanding export ambitions

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Jon Grevatt, Jakarta - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
07 November 2018


Vietnam’s defence industry has unveiled a range of products at the Indo Defence 2018 exhibition in Jakarta as part of a government target to expand international military sales and collaboration, Major General Doan Hung Minh, the vice-chairman of the Vietnam Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) General Department for the Defence Industry has told Jane’s.

Maj Gen Minh also highlighted Vietnam’s attendance at Indo Defence as being the first time that Vietnam’s defence industry had promoted its products at an international exhibition. The move, he said, is indicative of Vietnam’s expanding ambitions.

“We already export some defence products,” he said. “But now we are looking to expand exports and have deeper collaboration with customers.

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[Viet]

@Indos

Vietnam-made weapons at the expo

If you buy 10, you get one free

 

[Indos]

@Indos

Vietnam-made weapons at the expo

If you buy 10, you get one free

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This is the first time for Vietnam present in Indodefense

 

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[Nike]

Indonesia interested at Recoilles riffle, Warsaw pacts standard munitions and rpg's Vietnam made, i recall

Still got legacy like Dushka and RPD

And Indonesia PT PINDAD is focused to producing NATO standard caliber munition

 

[Viet]

This is the first time for Vietnam present in Indodefense

Vietnam also offers warships and patrol vessels. In few years, Vietnam may put frigate on shelves too. No need everything to buy from the Chinese

Hi

Indonesia interested at Recoilles riffle, Warsaw pacts standard munitions and rpg's Vietnam made, i recall

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Still got legacy like Dushka and RPD

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And Indonesia PT PINDAD is focused to producing NATO standard caliber munition

Vietnam produces both NATO and Washaw pact ammunitions.I think Vietnam needs more investment. Large parts are still at infancy or even primitive.

 

[jaiind]

good for viets