General Nguyen Tan Cuong was accompanied by a high-ranking VPA delegation. Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Defense Force of the Singapore Armed Forces, accompanied the delegation.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong and other delegates listen to a briefing on ST Engineering. |
At ST Engineering, its President and CEO, Vincent Chong, briefed the delegation on the group’s operations, research and development capabilities, and technological products. ST Engineering is a leading Singaporean aerospace, defense and technology group offering solutions in aviation, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, land defense systems, military engineering and smart cities.
The delegation toured the group’s facilities and learned about its cybersecurity systems, research and production of unmanned systems, multi-mission vehicles and other technological products. ST Engineering representatives expressed their interest in expanding cooperation with partners from the VPA.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong and the delegation examine products developed by ST Engineering. |
Since 2020, ST Engineering and the Military Industry-Telecoms Group (Viettel) have cooperated in several areas, including simulation, telecommunications, cybersecurity and information technology. Under their existing cooperation, Viettel has supplied virtual data packages for driving simulation systems, while ST Engineering has provided simulation training for Viettel.
The two groups have also been exploring potential cooperation in CASA C295 aircraft simulation, private 5G networks, aviation component supply chains, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, cybersecurity and information technology. At the Singapore Airshow 2026, they signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, communications, supply chains and aviation services.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong noted that several of ST Engineering’s technologies and products are well suited to the VPA’s requirements for weapons and technical equipment. He expressed his hope that the two sides will continue exploring opportunities for cooperation, particularly in areas where ST Engineering has technological strengths. He also encouraged the company to expand cooperation with Viettel, especially in aerospace and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and explore potential cooperation in surface and underwater vehicles.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong invited ST Engineering to participate in the Viet Nam Defense Expo 2026, showcasing its technological products and achievements to regional and international partners.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong presents a souvenir to ST Engineering. |
At the MMRC, Colonel Teo Di Cai, Director of the Training and Doctrine Development Center, briefed the delegation on the complex’s facilities, organization, and training management before accompanying them on a tour.
The MMRC is a modern technology-enabled training facility of the Singapore Armed Forces. It supports training in all weather conditions and simulates daytime and nighttime combat scenarios.
The complex uses computer-generated targets and digital technology to support target detection, recognition and identification, engagement procedures and training performance assessment.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Vice Admiral Aaron Beng and other delegates listen to a briefing on the Multi-Mission Range Complex (MMRC). |
Following the briefing and tour, General Nguyen Tan Cuong praised the complex’s modern facilities, well-planned design and efficient use of space, which provide favorable conditions for training.
He emphasized that amid rapidly evolving and increasingly complex regional and global security challenges, renewing training methods, improving practical training quality and expanding the application of science and technology are essential requirements for armed forces.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong signs the guestbook at the MMRC. |
General Nguyen Tan Cuong proposed that military training units of the two countries increase delegation exchanges and study visits, share experience in developing training facilities and simulation systems, improve the operation and use of firing ranges, and apply technology to training performance assessment.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong test-fires a rifle developed and manufactured by ST Engineering at the MMRC. |
During the visit, General Nguyen Tan Cuong test-fired a rifle developed and manufactured by ST Engineering. He described the weapon as easy to use and commended its firing performance.
Translated by Minh Anh