Wary of China, India offers Akash surface-to-air missile systems to Vietnam

[Majet Raha]

What if Indians only wish to sell at peanuts prices？It’s better for us that Vietnam buys from India than Russia or the US！

Same thing chinis did with pakistanis, and its better that these pakistanis are buying from chinis and not from US. American weapons are far better than chini.

I doubt the Vietnamese will buy it.
Vietname can buy better weapons from Russia.

And you deciding this sitting in pakistan? let the Vietnam government decide it. We are good friends and we sell them weapons or bananas, its up to us.

 

[Hindustani78]

16:07
Vietnam interested in stepping up strategic partnership with Russia - Matviyenko

 

[Hindustani78]

https://sputniknews.com/asia/201702261051056963-vietnam-russia-planes/

In its effort to boost the country’s air defense, Vietnam is choosing between Russian Yak-130 and Czech L-39 New Generation planes for its future center for training pilots of supersonic fighter aircraft.

In a commentary for Sputnik, aviation expert Makar Aksyonenko said that even though the L-39s have been used by several generations of Russian and foreign Air Force pilots to hone their skills, they have had their day now.

“The L-39 is a single-engine plane and its avionics no longer fit that of modern warplanes like Su-30, Su-35 and MiG-35. This means that it can no longer be used as a trainer for modern-day pilots,” Aksyonenko said.

He added that unlike the Czech trainer, Russia’s Yak-130 was designed to ensure the pilots’ maximum adaptability to flying modern combat aircraft.

“With the Yak-130 you can imitate flying a ground attack plane or a fighter. Besides, it can carry a flurry of modern airborne weapons, which means that would-be pilots are able not only to learn how to fly but also how to fight. With all these things in mind, the Yak-130 could be a perfect choice for the Vietnamese,” Makar Aksyonenko noted.

Vietnam’s Air Defense Command is also mulling the purchase of trainer versions of modern Sukhoi fighter jets for the new center to make sure that it turns out pilots fully prepared for active service.

“The Vietnamese need a trainer with characteristics that are as close as possible to those of supersonic warplanes their young pilots will fly on. However, the subsonic Yak-130 is fully equipped to imitate a plane’s behavior in conditions of supersonic flight which is a regime rarely used even by modern fighter jets,” Aksyonenko said.

“And again, the economic factor and cost minimization also matter here,” he adde

 

[Hindustani78]

13:32
Russia ready to offer modern ships, subs to Vietnam - Kremlin aide Kozhin

 

[Hindustani78]

President's Secretariat
04-July, 2017 19:07 IST
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam calls on President

His Excellency Mr. Pham Binh Minh, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam called on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (July 4, 2017).

Welcoming Mr. Minh to India, the President recalled his state visit to Vietnam in September 2014 and thanked him for the warm hospitality provided to him and his delegation during the visit. The President also congratulated Mr. Minh on his elevation as a member of Politburo last year.

The President said that India and Vietnam traditionally share warm and cordial relations, based on mutual respect and goodwill. Our fruitful partnership has grown in recent years. He was confident that it would continue to strengthen in the years to come. He said that the status of present bilateral trade between India and Vietnam is satisfactory. However, the two countries should work together to achieve the target of US$15 billion bilateral trade by 2020. Many Indian companies are keen to invest in Vietnam for the development and prosperity of their people.

The Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister warmly reciprocated the President’s sentiments and said Vietnam is keen to work with India in taking their mutual relationship to greater heights.

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The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh calling on the Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh calling on the Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh calling on the Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

The Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Defence, Shri Arun Jaitley meeting the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

The Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Defence, Shri Arun Jaitley meeting the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh calling on the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh calling on the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

 

[Super Commando Dhruva]

President's Secretariat
04-July, 2017 19:07 IST
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam calls on President

His Excellency Mr. Pham Binh Minh, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam called on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (July 4, 2017).

Welcoming Mr. Minh to India, the President recalled his state visit to Vietnam in September 2014 and thanked him for the warm hospitality provided to him and his delegation during the visit. The President also congratulated Mr. Minh on his elevation as a member of Politburo last year.

The President said that India and Vietnam traditionally share warm and cordial relations, based on mutual respect and goodwill. Our fruitful partnership has grown in recent years. He was confident that it would continue to strengthen in the years to come. He said that the status of present bilateral trade between India and Vietnam is satisfactory. However, the two countries should work together to achieve the target of US$15 billion bilateral trade by 2020. Many Indian companies are keen to invest in Vietnam for the development and prosperity of their people.

The Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister warmly reciprocated the President’s sentiments and said Vietnam is keen to work with India in taking their mutual relationship to greater heights.

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The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh calling on the Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh calling on the Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh calling on the Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

The Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Defence, Shri Arun Jaitley meeting the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

The Union Minister for Finance, Corporate Affairs and Defence, Shri Arun Jaitley meeting the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh calling on the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Mr. Pham Binh Minh calling on the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on July 04, 2017.

Bech Dede...... ( Back after 3 months of Bann)

 

[Hindustani78]

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj shakes hand with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh after signing an agreement between the two countries in New Delhi. Vietnam's deputy prime minister is on an official visit to India. PTI Photo

 

[damiendehorn]

Has there been any progress on the akash system sales to vietnam (or any other country) or is this just another "hope" to sell story?

 

[Super Commando Dhruva]

Has there been any progress on the akash system sales to vietnam (or any other country) or is this just another "hope" to sell story?

customers are lined up to get the indian stuff, it just india is hesitating to sell these hitech stuffs to chines neighbors. akash as a air defense and even ten bramos to vietnam can be serious threat to chines aircraft carries.

 

[Fledgingwings]

Good ! make some money.but vietnem isnt gonna get much from any country exporting military gear.it requires alot of payollaaaaa to get something BIG.

 

[damiendehorn]

customers are lined up to get the indian stuff, it just india is hesitating to sell these hitech stuffs to chines neighbors. akash as a air defense and even ten bramos to vietnam can be serious threat to chines aircraft carries.

So no sales yet. Then why offer $500m in credit for defence purchase if you don't intend to sell?

 

[gslv mk3]

So no sales yet. Then why offer $500m in credit for defence purchase if you don't intend to sell?

It'll happen. it was only announced 4 months back, so it'll take time.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence03-October, 2017 14:53 IST
Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Naval Staff visits Vietnam

Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Naval Staff is visiting Vietnam on a bilateral visit from 04 to 07 October 2017. The visit aims to consolidate cooperation between the Armed Forces of India and Vietnam and also to explore new avenues of defence cooperation.


During his visit, the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Naval Staff will hold bilateral discussions with His Excellency, Mr Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Vietnam, His Excellency, General Ngo Xuan Lich, Hon’ble Defence Minister of Vietnam, Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang, Chief of General Staff and Vice Minister of National Defence, Vietnamese Armed Forces, and Rear Admiral Pham Hoai Nam, Commander-in-Chief of the Vietnam People’s Navy. In-addition to holding important bilateral discussions, the Admiral will also be visiting the National Defence Academy of Vietnam, where he will interact with student officers and faculty members and deliver a talk on the ‘Importance of Maritime Power’. He will also visit Vietnam People’s Navy ‘Naval Region 4’, Vietnam Naval Academy and lay a wreath at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.


India has historical linkages with Vietnam that dates back many centuries, though the countries established formal diplomatic relations in 1972. Defence cooperation between India and Vietnam has been robust with the primary focus being Maritime Cooperation. India signed a Protocol on Defence Cooperation Agreement in 1994. The partnership was thereafter elevated to Strategic Partnership in 2007 and a MoU on Defence Cooperation between the countries was signed on 05 November 2009. A ‘Joint Vision Statement for 2015-20’ was signed by the respective Defence Ministers in May 2015 and the Strategic Partnership was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in September 2016, during the visit of the Hon’ble PM to Vietnam.


The Indian Navy cooperates with the Vietnam People’s Navy on many issues, which include operational interactions, training and exchange of Subject Matter Experts in various fields through the medium of Staff Talks. The Vietnam People’s Navy also participates in the ‘MILAN’ inter-Navy interactions organised at Port Blair by the Indian Navy. Warships from Indian Navy have been regularly visiting ports at Vietnam, with Indian Naval Ships Satpura and Kadmat recently making port call at Hai Phong from 23 to 27 September 2017. The Vietnamese Navy ship Dinh Tien Hoang, a Gepoard Class Frigate, also visited Visakhapatnam in February 2016, for participation in the ‘International Fleet Review - 2016’.



The Indian Army and Air Force also maintain robust cooperation with the Vietnamese Army and Air Force. Officers from the Vietnamese Army and Air Force undergo training at various Indian defence training institutes including National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College. Both the Services also carryout exchanges of Subject Matter Experts and pursue a structured cooperation mechanism through the medium of Staff Talks of their respective Services.

 

[#hydra#]

We should provide Vietnam our satellite rec data at free of cost.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Chief of General Political Department, Vietnam People’s Army, Sr. Lt. General Luong Cuong laying wreath, at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, in New Delhi on November 13, 2017.

The Chief of General Political Department, Vietnam People’s Army, Sr. Lt. General Luong Cuong inspecting the Tri-Services Guard of Honour, in New Delhi on November 13, 2017.

The Defence Secretary, Shri Sanjay Mitra and the Chief of General Political Department, Vietnam People’s Army, Sr. Lt. General Luong Cuong, at a delegation level meeting, in New Delhi on November 13, 2017.