US EditionHegseth in Vietnam to strengthen defense ties and reassure a cautious partner
- 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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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was in Vietnam on Sunday, reaffirming a partnership built on healing the scars of the Vietnam War in a trip that will test whether Washington can reassure a vital but wary partner. Hegseth said addressing the legacies of the war, which ended 50 years ago in April, remains the foundation and a top priority of the countries’ defense relationship. At the end of his talks with Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van …
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