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.

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."

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.

Russia to Supply 64 T-90S/SK Tanks to Vietnam in 2017

Russia’s Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) corporation will supply 73 of its T-90S/SK tanks to Iraq and 64 - to Vietnam this year, the corporation said in the 2016 report published on Tuesday.

The report identifies foreign contracts among its priorities, noting, among others "a contract with Contractor 368 to deliver the first batch of T-90S/SK tanks" and "the implementation of a contract with Contractor 704 to deliver 64 T-90S/SK tanks."

Under the Russian state standard of national codes, number 368 is assigned to Iraq and number 704 - to Vietnam.

T-90S is an export variant of the Russian-made T-90 third-generation main battle tank. It features powerful weaponry, modern fire control system, combined steel and composite armor and high maneuverability. It is capable of fighting in all weather, round the clock and in any climate.

The T-90SK main battle tank is designed to provide unit control and communication with command posts and to act in unit formations.

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.

Vietnam is Interested in Buying Russian Helicopters

In the capital of Tatarstan with a working visit, a delegation of the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Vietnam. Negotiations between foreign visitors and experts holding "Helicopters of Russia" took place on the basis of the Kazan helicopter plant holding "Helicopters of Russia" (part of the State Corporation Rostec). The main purpose of the visit - to discuss deliveries of civil helicopters in the Republic of Vietnam.

Of particular interest is the delegation called choppers "ANSAT" and Mi-17V-5. Demonstration flights were organized by helicopters in flight test of an enterprise, in which members of the delegation were able to assess the maneuverability and performance characteristics of machinery, both from the ground and inside the cabin.

Representatives of the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Vietnam acquainted with the main manufacturing facilities of the Kazan helicopter plant. The two-day visit to Kazan, the guests were shown parts of the assembly units and fuselages for the helicopters Mi-8/17, "ANSAT" and the Mi-38. The delegation also visited the site in large series final assembly shop, where they were presented Mi-8MTV-1, Mi-17V-5, and a portion of small series, where the "Ansat" helicopters are assembled.

"The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is one of our long-term partners and has extensive experience in operating very different aircraft. Over half a century we set boundary cooperation Vietnam more than 50 units of helicopters, including Mi-4, Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-17-1V, Mi-171E, Mi-172. Our helicopters fly in the Air Force and as a part of civil aviation - many of them serving the oil industry and drilling shelves. Great interest among foreign delegation called multi-purpose Mi-38 "- said Deputy General Director for Marketing and Business Development holding" Helicopters of Russia "Alexander Shcherbinin.

Multifunctional helicopter "Ansat" can reach a maximum speed of 275 km / h and to fly at distances over 500 km. Due to the serious competitive advantages in its class, "ANSAT" helicopter is of interest helicopter operators not only in Russia but also abroad. Various modifications, as well as the possibility of a quick-change allow the helicopter to successfully meet the challenges of both civilians and security forces. Today, in series production helicopters are proprietary, "ANSAT - U" designed to teach students the flight schools and helicopter "ANSAT" certified Aviation Rules requirements for civil aviation.

Military-transport helicopter Mi-17V-5 belongs to the family Mi-8/17 and supplied to various law enforcement agencies of Russia and foreign countries. This type of helicopter is capable of carrying up to 4000 kg, or within the fuselage external load. The helicopter may also be used for the performance of combat missions using different weapons, search and rescue operations and sanitation as well as to perform various specialized tasks. The helicopter is equipped with modern communication and navigation complexes. For long-term operation of the helicopter Mi-8/17 production KHP proved that successfully cope with the tasks in all weather conditions and are the most popular and among the best in the world by right of its category.

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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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Vietnam T-55M3 is Equipped with Explosive Reactive Armor ERA

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According to Lenta, after the T-54 Vietnam is Israel upgraded T-55M3 standard, the deck of this increase is a comprehensive makeover with unexpected strength.

Firepower: According to the source, upgraded tanks equipped with heavy machine gun NSV 12.7 mm manufactured by Vietnam, a gun capable of attacking low-flying aerial targets such as helicopters, UAVs ... In field conditions, can also lower barreled guns to attack the infantry and enemy vehicles.

However, the formidable firepower of tanks T-54 modernization / 55M3 is twisted 105 mm cannon type M68 / L7 of Israel. L7 cannon can shoot bullets APAM, or kinetic energy ammunition with cross bar with insulating tiles, enhance longevity and accuracy when shooting.

In addition, to further enhance the firepower attack, tanks T-54 / 55M3 is also equipped with a coaxial machine gun 7.62 mm PKT. According to Lenta, machine guns and self-produced by Vietnam.

60 mm mortar is being deployed on the main battle tanks and Magach Mekava of Israel. 60 mm mortar is being deployed on the main battle tanks and Magach Mekava of Israel. This vegetation type is also equipped by Vietnam. With the support of 60 mm mortars, tanks can attack more effective against infantry hiding in the fortifications, or even high-rise buildings.

Through pictures of prototypes made public, said Lenta, tank upgrade of Vietnam was equipped with meteorological sensors MAWS6056B due Idram Swiss company manufactured. MAWS6056B sensors provide meteorological parameters such as wind direction and speed, temperature and atmospheric pressure for the artillery ballistic computer. A special feature is the sensor is evaluated MAWS6056B modern, even advanced main battle tank of the French Leclerc are also using this sensor.

Defense system: On defense systems, tanks were fitted with explosive reactive armor Blazer ERA box of Israel. The two sides are designed turret assembly reaction notched corners beveled to enhance dispersion of force penetrating warhead, the rear is fitted with cage armor. Overall, the T-54 turret / 55M3 western-style design, is evaluating the effectiveness of defense many times higher than the old turret.

Under the plan, explosive reactive armor ERA 2nd generation developed by Vietnam will also be fitted to the position of "critical" by tanks, especially in front of the nose turret and vehicle.

To improve the viability of the tank, crawler systems have also been strengthened by the armor protection riem, similar to armor caterpillars on foreign tanks. Turret sides of the vehicle is also fitted with the system smoke grenade launchers (large container), to launch smoke hiding the enemy tanks were laser beam, or aiming.


According to the estimates of Lenta, version T-54 / 55M3 installed 1,000-horsepower diesel engine new German-made. With this engine, the ability to move the tanks will be increased significantly. The car is also fitted with the fire control system FCS Russian-made, perhaps this is a unique device is performed on the main Russian tank their upgrade.

It can be said, through the details of the weapons systems, defense, engine, computer ... are installed on tanks upgraded T-54 / 55M3 prove effective.
In the last exercise in 2011 to test the upgraded weaponry weapons DOD, T-55M3 tanks participated test firing and military officials appreciate, which, the car was able to shot while traveling forward, the ability to shoot the turret also faster than before.

However, this is not the only upgrade package of Israel in order to increase the power of T-54/55 that Vietnam can refer. In particular, Israel has unveiled a new upgrade package for many types of increases, including T-54/55 with fire control system TISAS completely new. With TISAS, tanks equipped fighting will increase efficiency and productivity by providing operational data in both day and night, poor visibility conditions allow accurate fire shoot enemy targets soon discovered first at long range.