Spending a day with Vietnamese fighter ace

Nguyễn Văn Bảy is recognized by both Vietnam and U.S. Air Forces for at least five aerial victories against American warplanes during the Vietnam War. VN Express managed to locate his farm in the Mekong Delta to observe his daily routine as a farmer these days.

Vietnam’s fourth Gepard frigate arrives in Cam Ranh Bay

Kamaz Offers BPM-97 to Manufacture in Vietnam

Manufacturer's KamAZ Russia and its partners in Vietnam to establish a joint venture for the manufacture and assembly of trucks and specialized vehicles.

The Kamaz 43229 (code-named KamAZ 43269) manufactures the BPM-97 a light armored vehicle made by combining the chassis of a multi-purpose transport vehicle with bullet-proof body armor.

According to military experts, the BPM-97 is a cost-effective armored vehicle, suitable for patrol or escort duties. After being officially armed with the Russian Federal Border Guard since 1999, it has also been exported to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.

Due to its many similarities in tactical features, BPM-97 is considered as the No. 1 candidate to replace the very old BTR-152 of the People's Army of Vietnam.

The BPM-97 has a crew of two carrying 10 soldiers in a cargo bay. The rim provides 7.62 mm protection against bullets; The front bow is bulletproof 12.7 mm.

Soldiers in and out of the car through the hatch or tailgate, on the roof and sides of the wall with collapsed and porthole to facilitate the firing of infantry. V-shaped body to increase safety in case of mine. Tires with central air-conditioning system.Weapons of the BPM-97 can be either 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine guns, or even 30 mm automatic guns, similar to the BTR-80A. It can also be used as a platform for short-range air defense missiles or anti-tank missiles.

The BPM-97 turbocharged diesel engine has a 240 horsepower output, with a top speed of 90 km / h, a range of 1,000 km. BPM-97 does not have the ability to swim, but just wading 1.75 m deep when prepared.

It is known that the BPM-97 has been in the field of Vietnam for a long time, it has the prospect of being assembled in place when KamAZ plans to install a specialized truck assembly plant in Vietnam at the rate of internal geochemical up.

Sputnik reports that Russian automakers (KamAZ, UAZ, GAZ ...) will jointly set up a joint venture to manufacture and install trucks and buses from Russia. 10 seats or more, terrain vehicle and some specialized vehicles in Vietnam. In the category of high-performance vehicles including armored personnel carriers.

When the door is wide open, the demand of Vietnam with BPM-97 to replace the BTR-152 is very high, obviously we are facing a great opportunity to be able to manufacture and assemble the line. This advanced on the spot to enhance the strength of the Army.

CONTROP to Provide Maritime EO/IR Payloads to the Vietnamese Navy

CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd. announced it had received a contract to provide a "significant number" of maritime EO/IR payloads to the Vietnamese Navy. This is a follow-on order of a previous order made three years ago. CONTROP’s iSea-40HD will be used for safety and surveillance. Delivery of the systems will commence in 2018.

Weighing 29Kg, the iSea-40HD Maritime EO/IR Payload has a thermal camera with continuous optical zoom, a full HD day camera, four gimbals for high stabilization, and an optional laser pointer and laser range-finder.

The iSea Family of maritime EO/IR payloads consists of a variety of payloads in different sizes for different maritime missions and applications – from the iSea-20HD 240mm, 10.7kg system to the iSea-50HD 354mm, 29kg system. These camera payloads are used worldwide for Coast Guard and Naval surveillance/observation applications, and provide an outstanding man-machine interface (MMI) and flexibility. All of the CONTROP iSea day/night camera payloads have an interface to NMEA0183 radars for slewing the EO/IR camera to the detected target. The iSea systems include CONTROP's proprietary Payload Electronics Box, which provides a Video Tracker as well as Video Enhancement algorithms and a Picture-in-Picture feature.

Hagay Azani, VP Marketing & Sales of CONTROP, commented: "We are pleased that the Vietnamese Navy once again selected us to supply the marine payloads as a follow-on order – a testament to their high level of satisfaction. We thank them for the close cooperation over the years, and believe that this cooperation will expand to include additional projects in the future."

The Third Gepard Missile Frigates of the Vietnamese Navy has Arrived at Cam Ranh Port

According to an updated Maritimeraffic.com website, the Rolldock Star carrying the 3rd Gepard missile frigates was returned to the Cam Ranh port on 27 October.

The Rolldock Star has now entered the Cam Ranh port  as scheduled in preparation for the delivery of the 3rd Gepard missile frigates to the Vietnamese People's Navy.

Thus, the 44-day journey begins on 13 September in Novorossiysk of the Rolldock Star with the task of carrying the 3rd Gepard missile frigates of the Vietnamese People's Navy has come to an end.

The ship will soon be removed from the Rolldock Star and ready to join the navy fleet of the Vietnamese People's Navy.

In November, it is expected that the remaining Gepard missile defense vessel in Russia's second pair will be returned to Vietnam.

Vietnam Interest in T38 Stiletto Air Defense System

This Belarusian defense enterprise is our close partner. In addition to the S-125-2TM modernization package, Tetraedr has continued to cooperate with Vietnam to upgrade many weapons systems under Soviet rule.

Besides, it's possible that your side will also be offering us new advanced defense units built by Tetraedr. The T38 Stiletto mobile low-altitude air defense system developed by Tetraedr is the ultimate solution for low-level defense combat. This is a closed-loop weaponry designed to protect important ground targets against enemy air attacks.

T38 Stiletto eliminates the most advanced hi-tech guided missiles at medium and low altitudes with a radar reflective area (RCS) of only 0.03 m2, which independently performs the specified operation. Target, move, pause as well as rocket attacks after a short pause or from a fixed position.

Tetraedr equips T38 with state-of-the-art digital hardware, including radar, computer-controlled firepower, and rocket guidance on a highly automated platform.

Components of the T38 Stiletto system include the TARG (TELAR), T383, T384, and T385.

The most important of these is the TELAR T381, mounted on the MZTK-69222T truck chassis, which carries eight missiles with four launchers on each side and a central fire control radar assisted by a photoelectric device. . Inside the car is an advanced navigation map, communication system, power supply and life support systems.


According to Tetraedr, the T38 has an effective target range of 20 km, which can strike at speeds of up to 900 m / s and a range of 25 to 10,000 m. Two-stage T382 solid-fuel missile with a speed of 850 m / s, withstand overload of up to 25G, with a heavy duty 18 kg warhead with special detonators.

At present, military-technical cooperation between Vietnam and Belarus is developing more and more widely, in addition to upgrading the anti-aircraft missile system S-125-2TM, we also have you transfer technology for self-production Radar stealth aircraft RV-01/02.

Based on the good relationship between the two sides, the T38 Stiletta mobile missile system can be considered as an optimal low-level air defense solution that Vietnam can take into account, especially when it is introduced by your side. Details about tactical features.

Two Molniya M5 and M6 Handed Over to the Vietnam Navy

Yesterday morning (October 9), two Molniya missile ships bearing the names of 382 and 383 were handed over by the Ba Son Company to the 167th Brigade, Command Area 2 Naval.

These are two of the six Molniya fast-attack missile boats built at the Ba Son Corporation under the General Administration of Defense (defense ministry), under the first six-pack contract between the General Administration of Defense Industry and the Marine Corps. Navy (QCHQ).

Since 2009, Ba Son Corporation undertook the construction of a series of six Project 12418 Molniya class missile boats for the Vietnamese Navy based on technology transfer contracts from Russian partners.

Previously, Ba Son Corporation completed the construction of six Molniya Project 12418 missiles in the country with the support of technology transfer from the Russian plant Vympel. This production is part of a $ 1 billion package for the supply, delivery and technology transfer of eight Molniya missiles to the Vietnamese Navy, two built in Russia and six to be built. in Viet Nam. The last pair in Vietnam of this contract was launched on 14/4/2016.

At present, the 3rd Marine Gepard missile of Vietnam Navy is on the way home after leaving Port of Novorossiysk on 8/9, and is expected to arrive in Vietnam in the middle of this month. The fourth Gepard, the last of the four Gepards ordered by the Vietnamese Navy from Russia, will also be handed over to the Zelenodolsk shipyard in November.

With the completion of the six battleship fleet of Molniya attack missiles and four Gepard missile defense ships this year, the Vietnamese Navy initially completed the construction of its most modern water surface combat fleet in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam Navy's six Kilo class submarines at Cam Ranh Bay

India agrees to train Vietnam’s Su-30 pilots

India has agreed to help Vietnam train its Su-30 pilots, both sides reach the agreement during a meeting between Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich of Vietnam in New Delhi.

Received the Vietnamese Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich & had fruitful discussions on the expanding Indo-Vietnamese defence partnership. pic.twitter.com/nYBzZelQZX

— Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) December 5, 2016

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) could soon build Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for Vietnam

The bid document was handed over by Vietnamese border guards to L&T in the presence of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar during an industry interaction in Hanoi on Monday. Mr. Parrikar is on a two-day visit to Vietnam from June 5 after attending the Shangri-La dialogue in Singapore.

He held a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart, General Ngo Xuan Lich where both sides agreed on greater industry-to-industry interaction.

Mr. Parrikar later attended a business roundtable meeting comprising defence industry delegates from the two countries.

Enhanced co-operation

“The meeting focussed on enhancing defence industry networking, information sharing and exploration of possibilities for partnerships and collaborations between the two countries,” according to a Defence Ministry statement. The purchase will be funded through a $100 million Line of Credit (LoC) India had extended to Vietnam for military purchases.

Vietnam has embarked on a major modernisation of its armed forces and both countries operate a wide range of Russian equipment.

A Memorandum of Understanding for the LoC was signed during President Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to Hanoi in September 2014.

During his visit, Mr. Parrikar also called on the President of Vietnam, Tran Dai Quang and Prime Minister, Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Fourth Frigate Gepard for the Vietnamese Navy was Launched in Tatarstan

The fourth frigate "Gepard-3.9" for the Navy of Vietnam into the water at the Zelenodolsk plant named after Gorky in Tatarstan. Told Tass the official representative of the plant Andrey Spiridonov.

"Fourth" Gepard-3.9 "launched in a ceremony attended by representatives of Vietnam and the" Rosoboronexport ", - said Spiridonov." A bottle of champagne on board the vessel broke Commissioner Vietnamese Navy Vice Admiral Dinh Nhat Over ", - he added.

As noted by the agency, until the end of summer, the frigate will be in the water area of ​​the plant where the vessel will install the latest items of equipment. "On sea trials planned to send a frigate in September 2016", - said Spiridonov.

In 2011, the plant delivered the first two Vietnamese Navy frigate "Gepard-3.9", the third "Gepard-3.9" was launched in April 2016.

Patrol Frigates Project 11661 (code "Gepard") are constructed at the Zelenodolsk plant named after Gorky in 1990. They are designed to search and anti-submarine, surface and air targets, a patrol, conducting convoy operations, as well as protection of the marine economic zone. Ship displacement of 1.5 thousand tons, they are equipped with artillery, antiship, anti-aircraft and anti-submarine weaponry.

Vietnam Launches Molniya M5 and M6 before 8 Months

On 14/4, the BaSon Corporation successfully launched pair M5 and M6 rocket ship newbuilding is under contract with the Navy.

M5-M6 duo ship was launched after 30 months of construction, plans completed before 8 May.

This type of fast attack missile boat versatile, maneuverable, most modern class "Lightning" by the Corporation closed and timely Bason equip the Navy to contribute to improving the combat power , firmly protect sovereignty over sea and islands of the country.


Earlier, the first pair of ships M1, M2 was Ba Son Corporation handed over to the Navy in May Region 2 6/2014 and are exploited and used effectively.

By May 6/2015, additional train pair M3, M4 also be handed over to the Navy.

According to the contract of 2009, six fast attack missile boats Molniya (also known as the M series, or rocket ship 12,418) Russian technology transfer to Vietnam are deployed close at Ba Son Corporation (TP HCM), one of the leading shipbuilding base of the army.

Molniya rocket ship is one of the missile attack boats modern, is considered complete and stable operation at present the world's leading design by Naval Institute Almaz (Russian Federation) design.

4 The ship successfully building fast attack missile Molniya class recorded significant milestone in the history of the field of military shipbuilding Vietnam.

Fast attack missile ship Molniya class 1241.8 is one of the ships with sophisticated design showing the latest achievements of scientific and technical progress.

Ships with 560 tons of water relaxation, featuring sailing high with a maximum speed of nearly 70 km / h in standard conditions.


Operating time is 10 days at sea, operating range when running at an average speed of 1,650 to 2,400 nautical miles from. The vessel was designed to destroy the team or group of warships, amphibious ships, corvettes and other enemy fleets independently; protection of submarines, amphibious ships; perform reconnaissance missions ...

Aboard the system integrates multiple high-tech equipment, the best combination between advanced capabilities and defense such as weapon systems ammunition and motivation systems, system control equipment, security systems structural protection and ensure the vitality ships sailing features, operating independently and other devices.

Fire system on board is equipped with Kh-35 missiles Uran-E missile shells 16 are arranged in four launchers 2 side of the ship. The missile is capable of sinking the warship with 5,000 tons of sized stretch of water, with a range of up to 130 km.

Additionally system Uran-E missile, ship is also equipped with an automatic AK-gunboats 176M 76,2mm caliber range of 15 km, speed development 130 / min, 2 flak Ak-630M highway to speed development of fire up to 5,000 / min, 2-barreled cannon 6 automatic AK-630M has a range of 4-5 km and 4000-5000 found shot beat / min.

Vietnam Wants to Buy OPV from Fincantieri

A spokesman for Defence Company Fincanteri (Italy) has reaffirmed that Vietnam Navy special attention to the offshore patrol vessels (OPV) of the company.

Representatives of the defense company Fincanteri (Italy) said the company is accelerating the expansion of its presence in Asia, which focuses on three main markets are India, Bangladesh and Vietnam.

In India, Fincanteri said they took part in the tender to provide equipment for the project closed New Project 17A frigates and would have resulted in a few months.

In addition, the company also cooperates with the shipbuilding company Hindustan Shipyard and the Indian Navy to prepare tender packages manufactured and supplied two mini submarines (SOV) to New Delhi in early 2015.

In Vietnam, Fincantieri, together with the Italian Government and the Deputy Defense Minister Domenico Rossi went to Vietnam to participate in defense dialogue was first deputy minister level.

On that occasion, Vietnam armed forces, particularly the navy, has expressed its willingness to cooperate with Italy on the purchase of patrol boats, more specifically, the OPV and mini submarines of Italy.

The Italian defense company aims to expand presence in Vietnam market showed positive step in moving all multilateral growth of relations and diversifying the supply of military equipment to the national defense industry has developed around the world.

According to the Research Institute of the Stockholm International Peace (SIPRI), in 2013, Vietnam has ordered two naval artillery systems from Super Rapid 76mm OTO Melara company's defense Italia (equip 2 SIGMA-class warship 9814 Dutch bid).

This agreement can be considered a "stepping stone" the first to open for both Vietnam and Italy added a new partner, serve the needs of defense and security for the country.

The version of OPV ships

If the information from Fincantieri is confirmed, so the Vietnam People's Navy is concerned about class offshore patrol vessels (OPV) does, present their product portfolio with only a suitable candidate.

Commandante (also known by the name Comandanti) is class offshore patrol vessels of the Navy advanced Italy, including 4 units bearing number P493 from P490 to set off close to the period from 2001 to 2002 and handed over simultaneously 31/01/2004 day.

The design of the vessel respect to reducing reflectivity radar cross section and infrared disclosed. The first three have steel superstructure but the last one called Foscari, glass fiber composite materials have been widely used (on the radar tower and helicopter hangars), made lighter vessels, leading to reduce fuel consumption.

The mission of Commandante was identified as offshore patrol, protect the territorial and exclusive economic zone, set up sovereign presence in distant waters. Besides, it was ready to engage in combat against surface ships.

Of the ship's sensors Selex radar RAN-30X / I work on X-band, with 4 modes including monitoring and airway surface for the small target; Helicopter guidance for coastal activities; beyond the horizon reconnaissance and detect missiles at sea.

Commandante is equipped with maritime navigation radar type SPS-753 dedicated operation on the bands I, complex jamming decoy launcher and radar intercept SLQ-747 supplied by Elettronica.

As a weapon should OPV only moderately, including Oto Melara 76/62 1 mm gunboats SR front layout, fire control radar is the Selex NA-25 fire control system optoelectronics RTN-25x based radar (working on the X-band).

Also on board there are two automatic cannon Oerlikon KBA 25/80 mm, deck and hangar at the tail allowed to carry one helicopter AB-212 or NH90 in the voyage.

A special feature to note is that due to the open design, Commandante can quickly upgrade to become a powerful corvette. But do not rule out the possibility, if ordered, Vietnam will require Fincantieri design right a frigate.

China ship carrying 100000L diesel seized by Vietnam near BachLongVi Island,Gulf of Tonkin

http://www.wsj.com/articles/vietnam-seizes-chinese-ship-state-media-reports-1459659194

Vietnam will Build Upgraded TT-400TP Series Ships

According to the Russian press, it is negotiating with Vietnam to support close range TT-400TP warships upgrade.

In an interview with the Russian press in February 2016, the director of the shipyard Mid-Nevsky Vladimir Seredoho said that, the factory is preparing to sign a contract with the Vietnam People's Navy to the after-sales service terms of projects warships in the 2016 TT-400TP this.

"We're done for six ships of TT-400TP project for the Navy in Vietnam. These ships have already been distributed in Vietnam Navy. Today we are preparing a contract after-sales service with Vietnam, when the warranty period expires in 2016, "said Seredoho.

According to Mr Vladimir Seredoho, parallel to the negotiations on after-sales services are continuing negotiations on building a series of warships TT-400TP upgrade.

"The shape of the ship will be like, Vietnam partners have not decided. Before the end of 2016, we will proceed with the signing of the contract," he said Seredoho.

TT-400TP warships patrol boats variations or TT-400 is produced by Factory Z173 (Company Hong Ha).

The vessel has a length of 54 m, width 9.1 m, full load of 480 tons of water relaxation, maximum speed 32 knots / hour, maximum range of 2,500 nautical miles. The ship can operate continuously at sea for 30 days and nights, with combat capability in the 5 wave conditions.

But TT-400TP is domestic product of Vietnam, but the system of sensors, radar and weapons on board were Russian-made. So it's no wonder to say that Russia join TT-400TP ship cannon.

TT-400TP firepower with gunboats 76,2mm caliber AK-176 (range 15 km), high-speed anti-aircraft artillery AK-630 (4 km range, rate of fire of 5,000 player / min), 2 Dalian 14 , 5mm and low-altitude air defense missile Igla (16 results).

Vietnam takes delivery of HQ-186 Da Nang - no.5 of 6 Prj 636 Kilo submarines from Russia

http://baodatviet.vn/anh-nong/tau-ngam-da-nang-tien-vao-cam-ranh-don-tet-3299811/?p=9

Vietnam Receives 2 More Su-30MK2

Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association (KNAAPO) has delivered 2 more Su-30MK2 multi-role fighter for Vietnam Air Force. Interfax-AVN said on 30.12.2015.

A super-heavy transport aircraft An-124-100M Ruslan from Volga-Dnepr aviation company  (Russia) has shipped two new Su-30MK2, bearing number 8589 and 8590 to Vietnam on Tuesday 29/12.

All Su-30MK2 12 aircraft in a deal worth $ 600 million signed in 2013 were produced at the KNAAPO. Plan early handover is scheduled for completion before the end of 2015.

However, according to sources, to the present time, Vietnam has received 8 Su-30MK2 in the contract on. The remaining 4 units will be handed over in 2016.

Eight Su-30MK2 are handed over to Vietnam from bearing number 8583 to 8590. Of which 4 units delivered in 2014 and the next four delivered in 2015, more slowly than originally planned to handover.

Up to now, Vietnam has purchased 36 Russian Su-30MK2 fighters, and has received 32 units. Which is composed of 4 units in the first purchase contract in 2003, 8 the purchase in 2009, 12 in 2010 and the purchase of 12 more aircraft bought in 2013.

Another two Su-30MK2s delivered to Vietnam

Vietnam has taken delivery of another two Su-30MK2 fighters on Dec. 29. Aircraft 8589 and 8590 were flown to Vietnam aboard a An-124 transport plane.

http://baodatviet.vn/quoc-phong/quoc-phong-viet-nam/viet-nam-nhan-them-2-chien-dau-co-toi-tan-3296544/

Vietnamese Coast Guard Vessel 8005 Launched in Da Nang

n 30/11, the feast of the Coast Guard Vessel 8005 took place in the city of Da Nang in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc; Lieutenant General Nguyen Thanh Cung, Vice Minister of Defense.

8005 Coast Guard ship advanced design, modern, 2nd ship in a series of versatile DN2000 Song Thu by the Corporation under the Directorate of Defense Industry, the Ministry of Defence building.

8005 ships fully meet international standards by the Dutch Damen Group transfer was completed after 12 months.

The main task of 8005 is to patrol and protect sovereignty over sea and islands, law enforcement on the waters and the continental shelf; search and rescue operations in waters of Vietnam and international, pull the rescue ship in distress ...


With a volume of 2,400 tons of water relaxation, CSB 8005 vessel operating range of 5,000 nautical miles, while operating continuously at sea 40 days and nights. The vessel is closed within 12 months and is expected after three months will conduct handover (previously it took 18 months to close the vessel finished CSB 8002) to force Vietnam Coast Guard launched.

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the events continue this important new development marks of force Vietnam Coast Guard and the defense industry in Vietnam.Shipbuilding program, procurement of equipment for the police force and marine fishery control by the Government tasked the Defense Ministry, the ministries concerned made to meet the requirements of promoting economic development in the sea associated with enhanced protection sacred island sovereignty of the country in the new situation, capacity building for law enforcement forces on marine function of Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister stressed.

Also in 8005 Vessel ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister direct the Coast Guard to constantly improve the quality of training, exercise and combat plans; coordination with navies hold a pivotal role in the sea; synergistically with other forces and people throughout the country in the protection of maritime sovereignty and islands, the continental shelf and protect national interests, protect fishermen at sea and maritime economic interests; master responses, flexible handling situations happen at sea; managing and maintaining security at sea in accordance with law of Vietnam and international.

Besides, serious marine police maintain law enforcement at sea and perform other tasks such good crime prevention, prevention of smuggling and drug trafficking at sea, search and rescue, rescue ; steering management, effective use, saving budget resources for shipbuilding projects under the Resolution of the National Assembly as well as the project of strengthening equipment, vehicles and vessels for the Coast Guard ...

With the direct leadership, fierce heads the Defense Ministry and the inspection and strict supervision of the Coast Guard Command, the deployment of shipbuilding projects under this program are guaranteed on schedule , quality, savings, reduce costs; compliance with regulations on management of construction investment and management rules of military shipbuilding.

Vietnam Officially Confirmed Order SPYDER Advanced SAM Systems

http://soha.vn/quan-su/viet-nam-chinh-thuc-xac-nhan-dat-mua-he-thong-tlpk-toi-tan-spyder-20151020195912188.htm

Translated
In the article "Building the air force - no modern army, firmly safeguard the sky" in the newspaper People's Army, Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh, Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force has provided about the Vietnam ordered  SPYDER advanced air defense missile system.

Article by Lieutenant-General Le Huy Gulf states:

"To meet the requirements of the construction task Force KQ PK-modern, the past few years, people have actively implemented many projects to improve and enhance the life and features of all kinds VKTBKT .

At the same time, investment gradually procurement of new VKTBKT, combining modern radar ELM-2288 planes / ER, radio 36D6 radar planes, passive radar Kolchuga passive sensor; Missile SPYDER , S-300PMU1, S-125-2TM; multirole fighters Su-30MK2, C-295; intelligence management system automatically VQ 98-01, VQ-1M, VQ-2 ...; in collaboration with Viettel Mobile research, producing radar RV-D1, VRS-S, VRS-W .. . "


The SPYDER is listed next to the weapons, modern weapons in service by Vietnamese People's Army that we have officially confirmed the purchase of air defense missile system is superior.

This is a logical step after the preparation as sending staff to improve their academic English or built battle to be ready to receive new weaponry.

Although unclear Vietnam SPYDER version option is a short-range variant SPYDER-SR or midrange SPYDER-MR , but this combination is the necessary complement to the S-300PMU1, S-125-2TM and gradually replaced generation systems Strela-10 or S-75M outdated.