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Biden aides in talks with Vietnam for arms deal that could irk China

Vietnam has upgraded the United States to the highest diplomatic status, alongside China and Russia, during President Biden's visit, which could potentially aggravate China who is wary of Western efforts to contain Beijing.
Despite the arms embargo being lifted in 2016, US defense exports to Vietnam have been limited, with Russia supplying about 80% of Vietnam's arsenal. However, the United States is optimistic about shifting a portion of Vietnam's $2 billion annual arms imports to weapons from the US or its allies like South Korea and India in the long term.
Complications in the relationship between Vietnam and Russia, caused by the conflict in Ukraine, have led Vietnam to actively engage in talks with Moscow over a possible new arms supply deal that could trigger US sanctions.

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News18 India

Biden Administration in Talks for Historic Arms Transfer to Vietnam That Could Irk China

The Biden administration discusses a potentially historic arms transfer deal with Vietnam, aiming to bolster maritime defenses and balance China's influence

2 months ago·India

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Channel News Asia

Biden aides in talks with Vietnam for arms deal that could irk China

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is in talks with Vietnam over an agreement for the largest arms transfer in history between the ex-Cold War adversaries, according to two people familiar with a deal that could irk China and sideline Russia. A package, which could come together within the next year, cou

2 months ago·Singapore

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The Straits Times

Biden aides in talks with Vietnam for arms deal that could irk China

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WION

Joe Biden aides in talks with Vietnam for arms deal that could irk China

The Biden administration is in talks with Vietnam over an agreement for the largest arms transfer in history between the ex-Cold War adversaries, according to two people familiar with a deal that could irk China and sideline Russia. A package, which could come together within the next year, could consummate the newly upgraded partnership between Washington and Hanoi with the sale of a fleet of American F-16 fighter jets as the Southeast Asian na

2 months ago·Noida, India

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Malay Mail

Biden aides in talks with Vietnam for arms deal that could irk China

WASHINGTON, Sept 23 — The Biden administration is in talks with Vietnam over an agreement for the largest arms transfer in history between the ex-Cold War adversaries, according to two people familiar with a deal that could irk China and side-line Russia. A package, which could come together within the next year, could consummate the newly upgraded partnership between Washington and Hanoi with the sale of a fleet of American F-16 fighter jets as…

2 months ago·Selangor, Malaysia

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