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.

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.

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Vietnam Built Mi-8 Simulation Cockpit

The Mi-8 helicopter flight training system is currently being equipped for a number of PK-KQ units, including the 930th Regiment (Division 372).

The screen shots show the simulation parameters of the training system. With multiple displays and software support, training officers and pilots can easily customize the display, allowing you to display the parameters as you like.

The simulated flight simulator also uses a joystick similar to a real-life helicopter. With this simulation system, the training officers can construct a hypothetical scenario where several aircraft parts are experiencing trouble so that students and pilots can learn how to cope with the problem while flying.

Flight simulators can help trainers assess the capabilities of trainees and pilots before they can perform training exercises well on real Mi-8 helicopters.

The Mi-8 is a legendary helicopter design developed by the Mil Moscow (Soviet Union) in the 1960s, manufactured directly by today's two factories, Kazan and Ulan-Ude. This is considered one of the most production helicopters in the world (more than 17,000), most commonly used (in about 80 countries, territories).

The Mi-8 multi-purpose transport helicopter has been in service with the Vietnam People's Air Force since 1973. It has served effectively in the final stages of the American war, and especially in the border war. South Korea 1978-1979, campaigns to help Cambodian people escape genocide.

Mi-8 is still one of the main helicopters of the Vietnam Air Force, doing many tasks from transport, fighting to search rescue and rescue. The picture is a Mi-8 of the 930th Helicopter Regiment.

The 930th Infantry Division (372th Division) was tasked with reconnaissance and military transport in the Central Highlands and the southern part of the Gulf of Tonkin. In addition, the regiment also has a flying role in serving high-level leaders, training officers, participating in disaster search and combat operations.

The 930 is currently equipped with many modern aircraft, but the Mi-8/17 helicopters are capable of a variety of missions including combat.

Vietnam's CSB 8020 Ready to Return Home

On the foreign military sites appeared latest pictures of Vietnamese CSB 8020 ship at the time of the day 04.10.2017.

Currently, Vietnam CSB 8020 and its crew are being trained in Honolulu in the Hawaiian Islands of America. Recently, the ship has welcomed Vietnamese Ambassador to the  US Pham Quang Vinh.

The panoramic image of the CSB 8020 did not appear during the visit, but a clear picture of it was made on October 4, 2017.

Looking outside, the ship was brought a new coat of paint, indicating that the repair process was completed, preparing to self-journey back to Vietnam. If that is the case then we will officially receive the train at the end of this year as expected.

Another noteworthy detail is that the number of the ship is only 20, not 8020 as the original information.

CSB 8020 is a Hamilton class patrol vessel, the WHC 722, which is based at the Avondale Plant, and was officially commissioned on March 10, 1969, and has just retired on April 18, 1977.

The ship has a full load stretch of 3,250 tons; length 115 m; width of 13 m; draft of 4.6 m; 160 crew members (including 20 officers and 140 crew members).

The vessel is equipped with a combined propulsion system consisting of two diesel engines and two gas turbine engines, giving a maximum speed of 29 knots (53.7 km / h), a range of 14,000 nautical miles (22,531 km ), continuous time of 45 days.

The original ship's weaponry included the AN/SPS-40 airborne radar guns, the 76.2 mm Oto Breda gunboat, the 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, the M242 Bushmaster size 25 mm, 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun and 7.62 mm M240 light machine gun.

However, based on the above image, only the only gunboat Oto Breda along with the fire control radar was retained.

It is expected that after the WHEC 722, Vietnam Coast Guard can receive some more Hamilton class patrol boats from the US Coast Guard.

Simple Upgrades Bring Strength to Vietnam's PT-76

The PT-76 light tank of Vietnam with a laser rangefinder attached to the main gun (photo : BaoDatViet)

PT-76 amphibious tanks are still in great numbers in the armored and armored units as well as naval forces in Vietnam.

Although still believed and used in a good way, the PT-76 is unlikely to meet all the requirements of the war. Modern in terms of mobility, level of protection, and especially firepower, so the need for upgrades has become imperative.

As the manufacturer's position, the Russian defense industry has made several modifications to the PT-76 light tank modernization, focusing on replacing the 76 mm D-56T main gun mm by 57 mm automatic cannon.

One of the most believable designs is the AU-220M Turret, thanks to the modular construction that easily integrates into the PT-76 chassis while not having to change the layout too much.

But another issue that arises with the AU-220M turret is that its cost is greater than the tank itself, which does not take advantage of the 76 mm bullets that are still present in the repositories. Moreover, the maneuverability and protection of the armor has not changed.

Similar equipment has been deployed on the T-55M3 main battle tank upgrade package of Vietnam (photo : BaoDatViet)

Due to the end of life, prepared to be replaced by a more modern one, so in the next few steps, it should be possible to upgrade slightly so that the PT-76 can better meet the requirements of the task.

The simplest solution was to equip the PT-76 with a "box" similar to that of the upgraded T-54/55 tank, camera in the car.

The simple, inexpensive way to take advantage of the survivability of 76 mm mortars while providing outstanding combat capability for the PT-76.

More importantly, the device is Vietnam's master of production technology, will save a lot of foreign currency compared to buying from abroad, and we also own the process of upgrading 100%, thereby keeping The absolute secret of the effect.

Vietnam insists buying India's BrahMos missile is for self-defense

During a regular press conference of Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang was asked by a reporter to confirm whether Vietnam has taken delivery of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India.

Le Thi Thu Hang said: “The comprehensive strategic partnership Vietnam – India has been actively developing in many fields such as economics, trade, investment, culture and education and national security. Defense and security cooperation between the two countries makes practical contribution to the peace, stability, cooperation and development of the region and the world. It is also important to emphasize that we maintain our policy of peaceful defense and self-defense. The purchase of Vietnam’s defense equipment is in line with the defense policy of peace and self-defense and is a normal defense of the country.”

Vietnam confirms purchase of cruise missiles from India

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The world's fastest anti-ship cruise missile will bolster the country's 'peaceful' defense policies.
Vietnam's government has confirmed it has taken delivery of a batch of short-range ramjet supersonic cruise missiles from India.

Foreign ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said at a press briefing on Thursday that Vietnam is developing defense cooperation with India to allow the country to pursue its defense policies.

“The arms purchase is in line with Vietnam’s peaceful national defense policies aimed at protecting the country,” Hang said.

She said the strategic comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and India is growing in various areas and contributing to peace, stability and development in the region and the world.

The BrahMos missile was developed by Russia's NPO Mashinostroeyenia and India’s Defense Research and Development Organization. It is the world’s fastest anti-ship cruise missile in operation, traveling at speeds of 3,400-3,700 kilometers per hour.

The three-ton missiles can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or land.

India has already supplied patrol vessels to Vietnam and has been providing military training, but the missiles are the first arms trade deal between the two countries.

Details of the value of the deal have not been revealed.

Vietnam is building up its military amid tensions in the disputed East Sea, which is known internationally as the South China Sea. The country has also ordered six Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines from Russia in a deal worth $2 billion. The latest arrived last January.

Vietnamese armed forces take pictures of Chinese buildings on Nansha Huayang Island

This is the Vietnamese army shooting the latest photos of China's Nansha Huayang Island. Huayang reef, located in the eastern end of Yinqing Qun reef. Reef long 5.5 km, width of 2 km, reefs 7.6 square kilometers. The West is not far from Vietnam's built reefs, reefs and reefs.

Vietnam takes delivery of RV-02 radar components

Vietnam has taken delivery of some components for the assembly of three RV-02 medium-range radars on Apr. 27.

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Russia will Supply Two Gepard-3.9 Frigates to Vietnam in mid-2017

Russia will supply two "Gepard-3.9" frigates to Vietnam  in mid-2017, he told RIA Novosti in the exhibition of arms IDEX-2017 CEO of the company-manufacturer data vehicles Zelenodolsk Shipyard Renat Mistahov.

"In mid-2017 we plan to complete all their trials and transfer to the customer." "The first couple in the framework of the contract we have set in 2011-2012, today we are ready to ship to the customer a couple more" Cheetahs, - he said.

Frigates "Gepard-3.9" are designed to handle air, underwater and surface adversary of surface and underwater situation, setting minefields, maintenance and protection of convoys, guarding and patrolling the state borders, the fight against smuggling, poaching and piracy, as well as assistance ships in distress, search and rescue people.

According to the Zelenodolsk Design Bureau, the frigates "Gepard-3.9" with a displacement of about 2.2 tons are equipped with modern missile and artillery, aircraft, anti-submarine weapons and radio, as well as mine and anti-weapons, means of external and internal ship communication, broadcast, visual monitoring and audio communications.

Previously CEO of the Zelenodolsk Shipbuilding Plant named after AM Gorky Renat Mistahov reported that the third "Cheetah" will be sent to Vietnam in August, and the fourth - in September 2016. The first pair of frigates type "Gepard-3.9" was handed over to the Navy in Vietnam in 2011. The parties are currently discussing the construction Zelenodolsk third pair of ships of this type for the Vietnamese Navy.

Vietnam's S-300 has been Planned for Live-Fire Exercise in 2017

Missile Regiment 64 of Division 361 (Hanoi Air Defence Division) is tasked for  protecting the capital sky as well as many other important objectives in the North.

With its special role, the regiment has been prioritized to equipped with the most modern air defense missile complexes S-300 PMU1 and self-propelled anti-aircraft artillery ZSU-23-4.

Due to the nature of the work, in any public holiday the officers and men of the unit always have the highest strengthen troop numbers, the plan ready synergistic with other units in the province to ensure political security, social order and safety where they are stationed.

In 2017, Regiment 64 will continue to innovate training plans for all kinds of armament, mixture armament in service, simultaneously with the implementation of the task of protecting the special occasion country.

The workload is huge requiring preparation plans to bring highest training efficiency. Lieutenant Colonel Le Tran Phuong - deputy regiment commander, chief of staff of Regiment 64, said:

"Right from the beginning of the year, along with combat readiness tasks, staff Regiment soldiers are also actively preparing all aspects of facilities for training missions in 2017, live fire exercise, training exercises as well as ZSU and S-300 complexes. This is the task that regimental training very seriously and improve their combat team to provide a basis for completing tasks of combat readiness in 2017 ".

So after much rehearsal began sticking ultimate goal, with information of Lieutenant Colonel Le Tran Phuong, to provide it in 2017, huge possibility is a complex of S-300PMU1 of Vietnam will conduct first live fire exercise.

This is the work necessary to get a comprehensive view of the training, combat readiness of Regiment 64 in particular, as well as air defense troops of Vietnam in general.

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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

Vietnam struggling to find money to train Su-30 pilots in India

For years, Hanoi had been negotiating with New Delhi for the training of its Su-30 pilots in India. It has now been disclosed that Vietnam is trying to find a way to finance the training.

India has been training Vietnamese submariners at Visakhapatnam and both sides have been hoping to extend the program to the military aviation sector.

Vietnam Wishes to Buy French's Gowind Warship Rather than Sigma 9814

According ttu.fr French defense group DCNS of the country is touted capable corvettes Gowind class replacement submarine hunting for missile escort vessel class versatile Sigma 9814 that Vietnam Navy pause buy because the cause is said to be too high unit price. In addition, the Couach  shipyard also offers Vietnam with high-speed patrol vessels recently sold to India, and the company CNIM Socarenam with 3 lander EDA-R, Piriou with patrol boats.

Remarkably, a few years ago Gowind corvette class Navy French Republic visited the port of Haiphong, Vietnam. This is the first visit to Vietnam Gowind class since it was put into use. At that time, there are suggestions that the French put Gowind visit is also offering this form of modern ships.

Gowind is a versatile class ships are designed with 3 different configurations including: frigates, missile boats and escort offshore patrol vessels. The ship is designed as should the switch module configuration tasks fairly easy to train.

The vessel has a length from 85-105m, recreational water quality ranged from 1000-2500 tons, equipped with a propulsion system combining diesel - gas turbines for a maximum speed of 25 knots/h, range 6.900km and economic speed 15 knots/h.

Gowind hydrodynamic design is quite unique with high stealth capability, ships superstructure pretty fancy with pyramidal structure, designed chamber commander somewhat triangular spearhead toward before, not flat like the ship design are assessed khac.Thiet likely scatter radar waves are high, which helps ships with stealth features Vietnamese advantages than other ships.

Characteristics of France's defense technology sensor systems, ultra-modern electronics. Naturally Gowin is no exception, the mast is designed inside pyramid radar equipped scouting SMART-S Mk2 3D with search range of up to 250km target with the ability to control up to 500 entries pepper. In particular, this radar is said to be able to detect stealth aircraft the B-2 or F-22.

In addition, guards rocket ship Gowind class equipped combat management system SETIS with advanced automation capabilities enable effective response to different types of targets.

Extreme close-up cockpit equipped with dense iron-definition color screen, display specifications of the vessel Maritime Gowind while visiting Haiphong.

Guardians Gowind vessels capable of strongly anti-submarine equipped with sonar underbody Kingklip system, sonar systems measure every Captass depth.

Regarding weapons, designed custom Gowind variety comfortably equipped for customers to choose. However, both the 1000 and 2500 configure basic Gowind will share anti-ship missiles and anti-aircraft missiles, and the other only in terms of quantity. Accordingly, the main anti-ship weapons would be MM40 Exocet cruise missiles hit a range of 180km Block 3, which combines inertial navigation and active radar. Missiles carrying warheads weighing 165kg explosives powerful enough to sink ships with tonnage up to 5,000 tons.

About rooms, Gowind class escort vessel equipped with systems equipped with VLS launcher Sylver vertical launch tubes use 16 missiles MBDA VL-MICA air defense range of 12km. The missile is guided by active radar or infrared with good anti-jamming capability.

Aft deck with hangars for helicopters weighing 5 tons, this deck is capable of receiving helicopters with load of about 10 tonnes. Gowind have the support system to allow unmanned helicopter works well.

Components of Vietnam Air Force Su-30 fighter group 1 No. 8585 found