US EditionHegseth in Vietnam to strengthen defense ties and reassure a cautious partner
Vietnam seeks to diversify its arsenal beyond Russian arms, discussing U.S. transport planes and helicopters amid deepening defense ties, officials said.
- On Nov 2, United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to meet Vietnamese senior officials in Hanoi, but it is unclear if any deal or announcement will be made, with Boeing deferring questions.
- Years of postwar projects like clearing unexploded ordnance and cleaning dioxin have formed the emotional and political foundation for deeper U.S.-Vietnam defense ties since 1995 normalization.
- The U.S. has already delivered three cutters to the Vietnamese coastguard and three T-6 trainer aircraft from an order of 12, while sources said Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules, S-92s, and Boeing Chinooks were discussed.
- Renewed U.S. commitment to postwar projects could help stabilise ties and create space for further defense cooperation as Pete Hegseth's visit marks 30 years of diplomatic ties and two years since the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership upgrade.
- Reports suggest Hanoi may pursue Russian Su-35 fighter jets while noting the Chinook CH-47D is not currently used by Vietnamese forces, and a new airport suits CH-47D models.
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On a trip to Hanoi on Sunday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for expanded military cooperation as the US and Vietnam negotiate potential arms deals. Hegseth, speaking ahead of a meeting with Defense Minister Phan Van Giang, said closer military ties would serve the interests of both nations, Reuters reports....
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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Nov. 2 that the United States is seeking deeper military ties with Vietnam amid ongoing discussions for a possible supply of military equipment to the communist country. The Pentagon chief made the remarks at the beginning of his visit to Hanoi following meetings with Asian counterparts in Malaysia. Vietnam, which has previously relied mostly on Russian weapons, has been aiming to diversify its arms sup…
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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the U.S. seeks deeper military ties with Vietnam as talks continue over potential arms supplies to the country. The post US Seeks Closer Military Ties With Vietnam During Arms Supply Negotiations: Hegseth appeared first on The Thinking Conservative News.
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The United States aims to strengthen military ties with Vietnam, according to U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during his visit to Hanoi. This initiative comes amid ongoing discussions about supplying military equipment to Vietnam, which has traditionally depended on Russian arms. Since the U. S. lifted its arms embargo in 2016, efforts to enhance […] The post Amid Stalled Arms Talks, U.S. Defense Chief Urges Closer Vietnam Ties appeared fir…
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