Overview

• Vietnam's International Defense Expo in Hanoi features 250 exhibitors from nations including the U.S., China, Russia, and Israel.
• U.S. companies like Boeing and Lockheed Martin are exploring partnerships to support Vietnam's military modernization across land, sea, air, and cyberspace.
• Vietnam seeks to diversify its defense suppliers and strengthen domestic arms production, driven by disruptions in Russian arms supply and regional security concerns.
• The South China Sea disputes, a flashpoint in U.S.-China relations, are prompting Vietnam to bolster its defense capabilities.
• Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the expo as a platform for peace, cooperation, and development, aligning with the country's non-alignment defense policy.