Through this first edition, the Vietnamese ministry hopes to enhance defense diplomacy, build trust with other countries in the world, popularize the country’s defense industry’s potential and strength, and seek more cooperation opportunities.

One of the highlights of this expo is the outdoor exhibition space where weapons and equipment of the Vietnam People’s Army are introduced.

leftcenterrightdel
A large number of the latest materiel of the Vietnam People’s Army are showcased in the outdoor exhibition space.
leftcenterrightdel
Helicopter AW-189 is the world's most modern super-medium-lift helicopter manufactured by Leonardo Helicopters (Italy).
leftcenterrightdel
This helicopter is commissioned for the Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company under the Vietnam Helicopter Corporation.
leftcenterrightdel
Helicopter AW-189 has two General Electric CT7-2E1 turboshaft engines, a capacity to carry 16 - 19 passengers, an average speed of 268 - 278 km/h, and a maximum range of 907km.
leftcenterrightdel
CASA C-295, one type of transport aircraft of the Air Defense - Air Force Service
leftcenterrightdel
The vehicle carrying ammunition of modern missile complex also on display
leftcenterrightdel
The Spyder of the Air Defense - Air Force Service - the surface-to-air missile system, is developed and manufactured by Rafale (Israel).
leftcenterrightdel
Vehicles under the Armored Corps
leftcenterrightdel
T-90S, the most modern tank commissioned for units in the Vietnam People’s Army
leftcenterrightdel
The space for tank T-90S attracts visitors.
leftcenterrightdel
T-90S seen from the back
leftcenterrightdel
S-125-2TM Pechora-2TM missile system of the Air Defense - Air Force Service
leftcenterrightdel
This is among the key and modern air defense systems of the Vietnamese air defense force.
leftcenterrightdel
A lot of visitors flock to the outdoor exhibition space.
leftcenterrightdel
The expo is open for free from 14:00 to 18:00 on December 9 and the whole day of December 10.

Translated by Mai Huong