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2023-01-01
Vietnam’s Defence Expo 2022
Attracts Major Industry Players
The Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022 (VIDEX 2022), a first of its kind event organised by the Ministry of National Defence focussed on the international arms sales market, turned out to be a success attracting 174 exhibitors from 30 countries.
A number of conferences were also held as part of the exhibition that took place from December 8 to 10.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inaugurated the Expo in Hanoi saying it offered a good chance for defence policymakers and defence industry firms to meet and seek partnership towards a world of peace, cooperation and prosperity.
The exhibition was also attended by delegations of senior leaders of the Ministry of Defence, the armies of ASEAN and other countries, and representatives of agencies and units of the Ministry of National Defence and the Army.
Here’s a glimpse of the major happenings at the show:
Vietnamese Products
The Security Industry Department of the Vietnam Ministry of Public Security displayed 91 specialised and dual-use security industrial products.
The products were divided into five groups – Technology; Vehicle; Firefighting equipment and supplies; Support tools and Professional equipment provided by enterprises under the Security Industry Department.
The security products and modern weapons manufactured by companies under the Security Industry Department, in the group of supporting tools and professional equipment, included ice multi-purpose bullet pistol, explosive rocket launchers, grenade launcher, tear gas gun, grid gun, tear smoke grenades as well as clothing and equipment for officers and soldiers.
The Department of Security Industry also introduced dual-use security products.
Viettel Range
Viettel, a state-owned enterprise and operated by the Ministry of National Defence, showcased 60 military and 59 civilian products at VIDEX 2022.
Among the products on display were long-range thermal camera (for sea), infrared search and track system, long-range thermal camera (for air), thermal binocular, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
As a telecommunication group under the Vietnam Army, Viettel is increasingly proving it capabilities by operating in many fields of telecommunications, including information services, research and manufacture of electronics and telecommunications equipment, and network security, especially the defence and security industry.
Viettel currently provides products under the C5ISR (Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) combat model.
Robotics’ Hera UAV
RealTime Robotics Inc (RtR) highlighted the capabilities of the Hera unmanned aerial vehicle, which is being exported to the U.S., at the show.
According to Luong Viet Quoc, RtR General Director, the company had announced cooperation with CT Group to provide Hera drones for the security and defence sector in Vietnam. Hera has been developed for application in security and defence with three features: Hera search and rescue, Hera reconnaissance/combat and Hera flying 24/7.
Hera has also been selected by RMUS, a unit specialising in providing drones for the U.S. police.
It is compact enough to be stored in a personal backpack but has a lifting capacity of up to 15 kg. Many different types of cameras can be attached to the drone.
Rafael’s Typhoon Deal
Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd. bagged a contract to supply its Typhoon Mk30-C, counter-UAS, Next Generation Naval Remote Weapon Station (NRWS) to an undisclosed navy in Asia.
Vice President Ran Tavor, Head of Rafael’s Naval Warfare Systems Directorate said, “Our naval applications integrate the ground-breaking combat-proven technologies found in Rafael’s systems across a multitude of domains, such as Artificial Intelligence and advanced computer vision.”
The Typhoon Mk30-C contract is worth tens of millions of dollars and will be fulfilled over the course of five years.
Rafael has also received an option for expansion for more systems over the course of the contract.
Equipped with the highly-reliable NGC Mk44S Bushmaster 30 mm gun and its advanced ammunition, the Typhoon Mk30-C offers a superior capability in defending against multiple threats.
Indian Offer
Hoping to become one of Vietnam’s major providers of high tech weapons, India offered the country BrahMos cruise missiles, the Akash missile air defence system, Varunastra anti-submarine torpedoes, and coastal radars.
India and Vietnam share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership since 2016 and defence cooperation is a key pillar of this partnership. Vietnam is an important partner in India’s Act East policy and the Indo-Pacific vision.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the BrahMos pavilion on the opening day and was briefed by top officials of the company, which is a joint venture between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya.
The Indian defence industry also showcased a model of the Tejas light fighter.
The Tejas Light Fighter light fighter is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and is a fourth generation single-engine, single-pilot light fighter aircraft.
Tejas is the smallest and lightest of current supersonic fighter aircraft. It can conduct missions at sea, including attacking enemy naval and air bases. Tejas’ combat radius is about 500 km; the aircraft is capable of carrying 3.5 tonnes of weapons with eight pylons allowing it to carry different types of missiles.
Russian Defence Systems
Rosoboronexport is offering Vietnam its Buk and Tor surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, Pantsir-S1 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun/missile (SPAAGM) system, as well as the Verba and Igla-S man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS) suitable for building up air defences at various levels.
The company, which is part of the Rostec State Corporation, showcased Russia’s latest aircraft and helicopters, armoured vehicles, air defence assets, small arms and unmanned aircraft systems at the exhibition.
“Russia and Vietnam build their relations on long-standing traditions of friendship and mutual respect. Rosoboronexport supports the development of bilateral strategic partnership and makes every effort to strengthen military-technical cooperation between our countries,” said Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport.
The Russian exhibit included more than 400 military, civilian and dual-use products developed and manufactured by leading Russian enterprises, including those affiliated to Rostec.
Rosoboronexport exhibited a full-scale model of the Orlan-10E unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), as well as a line of Russian-made UAVs, including the Orlan-30, a new product of 2022, the Orion-E reconnaissance/strike unmanned aircraft system and the Kub-E loitering munition.
Cuban Delegation
Defence ties between Vietnam and Cuba got a boost following a meeting between Divisional General Víctor Rojo Ramos, head of the Political Directorate of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR), and General Luong Cuong, Chairman of the General Department of Politics under the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
Divisional General Ramos was in Vietnam as head of a delegation attending the Defence Expo.
The two countries signed a defence cooperation pact in 2011 and followed it up with a defence cooperation plan for 2020-2022. Since the signing of the agreements, cooperation between the two defence industries, delegation exchanges as well as collaboration in human resources training have picked up intensity.
After their meeting, the two officers signed a memorandum of understanding on increasing defence cooperation between the two countries.
IAI Promotes LORA
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), which has an expansive portfolio of products and capabilities for air, land, naval, space and cyber domains, was optimistic about its chances of making further inroads into the Vietnamese defence market.
The company has a sizable presence in the region and is also the largest Israeli defence company operating in Hanoi.
Among the products that IAI highlighted was LORA, a combat-proven missile that acts as an effective deterrent because of its ability to strike deep and accurately in the enemy area. Also being promoted were air and missile defence systems, such as Barak MX, and sensors, satellites, and unmanned aerial systems.
Nexter’s Robot Range
French defence company Nexter, which has business relationships with the Vietnamese military, was looking for further opportunities to expand its footprint in Vietnam.
Nexter showcased a variety of products, including ammunition for the navy, artillery systems and robotics.
As a systems architect and integrator, Nexter has, over the years, developed a wide range of defence products in the fields of land combat systems, artillery, ammunition, weapons and robotics.
Nexter Robotics’ robots meet the expectations of the French and international armies and are much in demand for a variety of tasks such as reconnaissance, anti-IED (improvised explosive devices, opening route), automated conveying (fardier/MULE) and protection of soldiers (remotely operated weapon platforms).
The company’s range of robots not only covers a large part of the defence sector missions but is also used by police forces and fire fighters. The robots include reconnaissance microbots to heavy logistics or armed robots, as well as aerial drones.
Sentinel ARV
Armoured vehicle manufacturer International Armoured Group (IAG) highlighted the capabilities of the all-new Sentinel Armoured Rescue Vehicle (ARV) at the show.
The all new IAG Sentinel ARV is an armoured rescue vehicle re-designed specifically for tactical response teams, with added interior space and overall functionality in the event of a rapid deployment.
The armouring system on the Sentinel Armoured Rescue Vehicle protects the entire cabin with blast protection underneath the vehicle. The engine bay and fuel tank are also armoured to prevent the vehicle from being disabled from ballistic threats or shrapnel. An optional turret system can be integrated to work in conjunction with the armoured roof escape hatch. High payload wheels and tire package features an integrated run-flat and bead lock system to prevent the tyres from dismounting from the wheel, as well as enables the vehicle to continue operating in the event of tyre punctures.
IAG has sold many products to Vietnam Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of National Police, including ambulances and transit vehicles.
The company specialises in the fields of design, engineering, prototyping and manufacturing of armoured commercial and tactical vehicles, armoured components and ballistic glass and framing systems .
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