Vietnam Defence Forum

[Viet]

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/40-most-powerful-military-nations-of-2016/ar-BBpqJQn#page=7

I don't understand how Vietnam is 21 and Australia is 13.....

well, if a country as Australia can buy 12 submarines for $50 billions, 9 frigates for $35 billions, then the kangaroo folks deserve a better place than Vietnam

 

[Viet]

The report mentioned "improving", "modernized" and "self-producing" while focusing to the Kh-35U(V) and BM-21M1.

Not sure if this was intentional or just a simple coincidence.

they may refer to the extended version of Kh-35E, with one more booster: Kh-35UE, increasing the range from 130km to 260km. Vietnam made antiship missile Kct-15 reportedly has the same specs as Kh-35UE. in the video, the missiles are stored in the canisters, hence we don´t know how they look like.

 

[Carlosa]

Their homepage (qpvn.vn) provides full news coverage and documentaries. But sometimes the documentaries on TV channel are not shown on their website, which is a shame. There were instances when you can watched two Su-30MK2V performs simultaneous barrel roll on TV and that was not displayed on the website at all.

Or ComCom channel for a shorter and often more epic video collection
https://www.youtube.com/comcomvn

Yeah, that's also what I had noticed. They should have a page in their website where they stream the tv channel.

well, if a country as Australia can buy 12 submarines for $50 billions, 9 frigates for $35 billions, then the kangaroo folks deserve a better place than Vietnam

And AEGIS destroyers from Spain (Hobart class) and also 2 light aircraft carriers, also from Spain. That's one hell of a navy, not large, but a lot of high quality assets.

F-18s, F-18 Growler, F-35, etc, etc.

But the comical thing in that list is Thailand at number 20.

 

[GS Zhou]

T54 tanks in exercise. I believe we can keep them for another 50 years

any ideas about the tanks maintenance? For example, if the engine or transmission worn out, where to get a new engine or transmission for replacement? Thanks in advance

 

[Viet]

And AEGIS destroyers from Spain (Hobart class) and also 2 light aircraft carriers, also from Spain. That's one hell of a navy, not large, but a lot of high quality assets.

F-18s, F-18 Growler, F-35, etc, etc.

But the comical thing in that list is Thailand at number 20.

Spain makes good stuffs

As for Thailand, I think the country has not reached the full potential yet. Wait until the Thai have submarines for the empty submarine base and aircraft for the empty aircraft carrier, Thailand will rank at the top 10

 

[Carlosa]

Spain makes good stuffs

As for Thailand, I think the country has not reached the full potential yet. Wait until the Thai have submarines for the empty submarine base and aircraft for the empty aircraft carrier, Thailand will rank at the top 10

Submarines for the gulf of Thailand which is 50-60 meters deep where a plane would easily see any submerged submarines with the naked eye.

 

[Viet]

Submarines for the gulf of Thailand which is 50-60 meters deep where a plane would easily see any submerged submarines with the naked eye.

The British develop invisible tanks, who knows, maybe the Thai will buy invisible submarines

 

[Viet]

any ideas about the tanks maintenance? For example, if the engine or transmission worn out, where to get a new engine or transmission for replacement? Thanks in advance

there are maintenance and repair facilities with technicians and engineers who disassemble the tanks until the last screw. what can be repaired will be repaired, if can´t then will be replaced by new or refurbished parts. hence the tanks are generally in a good shape.

 

[Silent Knight]

any ideas about the tanks maintenance? For example, if the engine or transmission worn out, where to get a new engine or transmission for replacement? Thanks in advance

Let's just say that we have a large reserve of spare parts. Also the tanks are kept under strict and controlled conditions to maintain the best combat readiness. Only a few tanks are used rigorously for crew training.

they may refer to the extended version of Kh-35E, with one more booster: Kh-35UE, increasing the range from 130km to 260km. Vietnam made antiship missile Kct-15 reportedly has the same specs as Kh-35UE. in the video, the missiles are stored in the canisters, hence we don´t know how they look like.

There was a well-known picture of the KCT-15 missile. However, it lacks the air intake which appears on all Kh-35 variants. That lead to several speculations, including a collapsable air intake, kind of like the Kh-101 missile.

But my bet is that it's only a mock-up for exhibition and does not represent the actual KCT-15.

 

[TenLua]

Obviously the Aussie has better aircraft and naval vessels. What's your concern?


Their homepage (qpvn.vn) provides full news coverage and documentaries. But sometimes the documentaries on TV channel are not shown on their website, which is a shame. There were instances when you can watched two Su-30MK2V performs simultaneous barrel roll on TV and that was not displayed on the website at all.

Or ComCom channel for a shorter and often more epic video collection
https://www.youtube.com/comcomvn

Not concerned, just couldn't understand it.

Still can't.

there are maintenance and repair facilities with technicians and engineers who disassemble the tanks until the last screw. what can be repaired will be repaired, if can´t then will be replaced by new or refurbished parts. hence the tanks are generally in a good shape.

Cute.

well, if a country as Australia can buy 12 submarines for $50 billions, 9 frigates for $35 billions, then the kangaroo folks deserve a better place than Vietnam

Fair point. But I can't see how that can compensate for 5mill+ in troop differences.

You think Australia can repel an attack from a super power? Someone like China?

 

[Silent Knight]

Not concerned, just couldn't understand it.

Still can't.

Most of those ranking are based solely on the numbers, and numers of aircraft/naval vessels make more impression than troops.

I think so.

 

[TenLua]

Most of those ranking are based solely on the numbers, and numers of aircraft/naval vessels make more impression than troops.

I think so.

I have to disagree. Too much territory for its military.

 

[Viet]

There was a well-known picture of the KCT-15 missile. However, it lacks the air intake which appears on all Kh-35 variants. That lead to several speculations, including a collapsable air intake, kind of like the Kh-101 missile.

But my bet is that it's only a mock-up for exhibition and does not represent the actual KCT-15.

Kh-35 has visible air intake at the lower part of the missile body and collapsible air wings. So yes, maybe Kct-15 has collapsible air intake that will be unfolded when the booster burns out and turbojet kicks in.

 

[Viet]

ADAS 2016: L&T seals deal for Vietnam boats
19th September 2016
Gordon Arthur in Hong Kong

Something concrete stemming from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Vietnam was the signing of a contract for four offshore high-speed patrol boats for the Vietnam Border Defence Force.

The four vessels will be built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in India. While no mention was made of the exact type of boat to be sold to Vietnam, L&T’s website lists a fast patrol vessel that is 46m long and has a beam of 8.5m.

Capable of a maximum speed of 33kt, L&T states the platform is ‘optimised for EEZ and coastal patrol, fisheries protection and monitoring, control and surveillance, anti-smuggling, search and rescue, anti-piracy, providing a communication link and escorting coastal convoys’.

L&T also notes that the design of this in-house fast patrol vessel can be customised to specific client requirements.

The purchase will be paid for by a $100 million line of credit offered by Delhi.

The Vietnam Border Defence Force is the branch of the Vietnam People’s Army responsible for protecting the territorial integrity and security of Vietnam and its offshore islands.

During Modi’s diplomatic visit in early September, the two countries upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Russia and China already share such a relationship with Vietnam.

This was the first visit by an Indian head of state to Vietnam for 15 years. As India pursues its ‘Act East’ policy of greater engagement with Asia, Vietnam stands out as a key ally.

India also offered Vietnam a $500 million line of credit for ‘facilitating mutual defence cooperation’. One piece of equipment India is touting to Hanoi is BrahMos cruise missiles. Significantly, no mention was made of this during Modi’s visit.

India also promised a $5 million grant to construct an army software park at the Telecommunications University in Nha Trang. A cybersecurity MoU was signed too between Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

 

[GS Zhou]

Let's just say that we have a large reserve of spare parts. Also the tanks are kept under strict and controlled conditions to maintain the best combat readiness. Only a few tanks are used rigorously for crew training.

thanks for the explanation, much appreciated.
also a thank you to @Viet for your response.

One more question, no offense, can Vietnam nowadays manufacturer the engines or transmission for T54/55 MBT? To me, if Vietnam really wants to keep these grandpa tanks for another 30 or 50 years, there is no other way but to produce the core spare parts on your own.