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Understanding Vietnam’s Military Modernization Efforts

Understanding Vietnam’s Military Modernization Efforts

By Bich Tran
The country's armed forces have come a long way since the years following the Vietnam War.
Deputy Defense Minister Visit Spotlights Russia-Vietnam Military Ties

Deputy Defense Minister Visit Spotlights Russia-Vietnam Military Ties

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to develop the security aspect of their relationship.

Can Vietnam Get Its Military Out of Business?

Can Vietnam Get Its Military Out of Business?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite continued efforts on this front, significant challenges remain.

Defense Visit Puts Vietnam-Laos Military Ties Into Focus

Defense Visit Puts Vietnam-Laos Military Ties Into Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent defense interaction has once again highlighted the collaboration underway.

Vietnam-Israel Military Ties in the Spotlight with Bilateral Meeting

Vietnam-Israel Military Ties in the Spotlight with Bilateral Meeting

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The growing defense relationship between the two sides was in the headlines again recently.
Vietnam Navy Vessel Launches New Maritime Mission

Vietnam Navy Vessel Launches New Maritime Mission

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A sailing ship departs for another round of maritime diplomacy.

Why Vietnam's New Coast Guard Law Matters

Why Vietnam's New Coast Guard Law Matters

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A law that would give Hanoi’s coast guard greater flexibility to operate needs to be understood within a broader context.
Russia-Vietnam Military Ties in the Spotlight with Defense Minister’s Visit

Russia-Vietnam Military Ties in the Spotlight with Defense Minister’s Visit

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit saw both sides continuing to chart the course for their future ties in a changing strategic environment.

What’s Next for Vietnam-France Military Cooperation?

What’s Next for Vietnam-France Military Cooperation?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The second iteration of their defense dialogue this week put the focus on this area of ties.

What’s Behind Vietnam’s New Military Cyber Command?

What’s Behind Vietnam’s New Military Cyber Command?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The institution is just the latest move by the government to respond to growing challenges in the cyber realm.

Military Meeting Puts Japan-Vietnam Defense Ties in the Headlines

Military Meeting Puts Japan-Vietnam Defense Ties in the Headlines

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to discuss ways to make further inroads in their security relationship.
What’s Next for Vietnam’s New Military Peacekeeping Role?

What’s Next for Vietnam’s New Military Peacekeeping Role?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the context behind some key developments in Hanoi’s contributions in this realm.

What’s With the New Russia-Vietnam Truck Deal?

What’s With the New Russia-Vietnam Truck Deal?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a new protocol between two old partners.
What’s Next for Indonesia-Vietnam Defense Ties?

What’s Next for Indonesia-Vietnam Defense Ties?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at where the relationship stands following their recent meeting.

US, Vietnam Kick Off First Naval Engagement Activity in Trump Era

US, Vietnam Kick Off First Naval Engagement Activity in Trump Era

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington and Hanoi begin the 8th iteration of their NEA in the latest sign of a deepening defense relationship.

US-Vietnam Defense Ties in the Spotlight with Warship in Cam Ranh

US-Vietnam Defense Ties in the Spotlight with Warship in Cam Ranh

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A LCS visit is just the latest in a series of steps both sides have taken in enhancing their security relationship.

What Did the Vietnam Premier’s Japan Voyage Accomplish?

What Did the Vietnam Premier’s Japan Voyage Accomplish?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s trip this week.
‘Black Holes’ in the South China Sea: Vietnam Commissions 2 New Attack Submarines

‘Black Holes’ in the South China Sea: Vietnam Commissions 2 New Attack Submarines

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Vietnamese Navy commissioned the last two of six Russian-made diesel electric attack submarines this week.

The Resurgence of China-Vietnam Ties

The Resurgence of China-Vietnam Ties

By Nguyen Minh Quang
A visit to Beijing by Vietnam's Communist Party chief underscored a major shift in Sino-Vietnamese bilateral relations.
Vietnam's Military Modernization

Vietnam's Military Modernization

By Zachary Abuza and Nguyen Nhat Anh
After extraordinary growth in military hardware, Vietnam is consolidating its new gains.

US Not Seeking Base in Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay: Envoy

US Not Seeking Base in Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay: Envoy

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Diplomat clarifies what to expect in U.S.-Vietnam defense relations following the lifting of the arms embargo.

Will Vietnam Buy F-16 Fighter Jets and US Sub Hunting Planes?

Will Vietnam Buy F-16 Fighter Jets and US Sub Hunting Planes?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
With the lifting of the arms embargo, Vietnam is purportedly mulling the purchase of U.S. military aircraft.

French Warship Visits Vietnam's Cam Ranh Bay

French Warship Visits Vietnam's Cam Ranh Bay

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Amphibious assault ship stops by Vietnam’s newly-opened international port.
Exclusive: US May Lift Vietnam Arms Embargo For Obama Visit

Exclusive: US May Lift Vietnam Arms Embargo For Obama Visit

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Sources say the historic move is under discussion between the two sides.

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