Vietnam Defence Forum

Viet · Nov 7, 2018

Carlosa said:
I’m sharing my article on Medium.com about the #Vietnamese Kilo submarine force & a review of the latest Russian Kilo 636.3 Class. A very extensive, long analysis. @Nilgiri @Viet

He Carlosa amigo nice to see you here again from time to time. I will check the link but would you mind to post the article here too?

Carlosa · Nov 7, 2018

Viet said:
He Carlosa amigo nice to see you here again from time to time. I will check the link but would you mind to post the article here too?

Thank you my friend, its good to see you here. The link its better, Its a very long article, I really mean very long, many pages, lots of pictures. Too much to post. Check it out.

Nilgiri · Nov 8, 2018

Carlosa said:
I’m sharing my article on Medium.com about the #Vietnamese Kilo submarine force & a review of the latest Russian Kilo 636.3 Class. A very extensive, long analysis. @Nilgiri @Viet

Great read! Thanks!

@AUSTERLITZ @MilSpec

AMG_12 · Nov 8, 2018

Nilgiri said:
Great read! Thanks!

@AUSTERLITZ @MilSpec

Welcome back bro :welcome:

Viet · Nov 8, 2018

Carlosa said:
Thank you my friend, its good to see you here. The link its better, Its a very long article, I really mean very long, many pages, lots of pictures. Too much to post. Check it out.

So I finally managed to read thru your article. Very comprehensive analysis and very well written. Not too bad. I personally think Vietnam needs more quantity. Acquiring 6 more submarines in the medium term would be ideal. Aip and ballistic missile capability would be a nice add-on.

:tup:

Carlosa · Nov 10, 2018

Viet said:
So I finally managed to read thru your article. Very comprehensive analysis and very well written. Not too bad. I personally think Vietnam needs more quantity. Acquiring 6 more submarines in the medium term would be ideal. Aip and ballistic missile capability would be a nice add-on.

Yes, Vietnam needs another 6 subs in order to have a powerful deterrence. As far as I know, the next sub purchase will be for European subs. Vietnam had been negotiating with Italy for the purchase of the S-1000 sub, but nothing has been heard since.

Viet · Nov 10, 2018

Carlosa said:
Yes, Vietnam needs another 6 subs in order to have a powerful deterrence. As far as I know, the next sub purchase will be for European subs. Vietnam had been negotiating with Italy for the purchase of the S-1000 sub, but nothing has been heard since.

I am pretty sure negotiations are under way to get more subs. It takes time as Vietnam is choosy wanting the best deals. More subs not for fun but to counter the increasing threat from the China naval fleets. But I understand now the economy is top priority, m the buildup can increase step by step. Very helpful if Vietnam gets money by selling military stuffs to friendly countries.

Vietnam at Indo Defence 2018

Viet · Nov 14, 2018

These ships displayed on Indo Defence are remarkable because they prove: Vietnam can mass produce missile corvette and support ships.

Submarine launched land attack cruise missile 3M-14E. Will Vietnam master the technology to produce the missile en mass and extend the range to 2.500 km as initially designed.

Viet · Nov 15, 2018

CNBC, a US broadcaster reports despite US sanction threat, Vietnam wants to go ahead with the acquisition of Russia-made S400 missile defense system.

https://de.sputniknews.com/politik/20181115322967630-usa-sanktionen-russland-s400/

Maybe Vietnam should drive both rails ...not only Russia but also by acquisition of F35 fighter aircraft. Donald Trump government repeatedly urges Vietnam to buy US weapons.