In close-up: Weapons, vehicles at Int’l Defense Expo in Vietnam
Friday, December 20, 2024, 20:45 GMT+7
The Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 officially opened at Gia Lam Military Airport in Hanoi on Thursday, showcasing military equipment and weaponry, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), tanks, armored vehicles, missiles, helicopters, and infantry weapons.
The four-day event has attracted numerous delegations and visitors from both domestic and international backgrounds.
Scud-B ballistic missiles, T-90S/SK battle tanks, A-10 attack aircraft, and C-130J Super Hercules military aircraft are displayed in an outdoor area.
Meanwhile, the indoor area features many weapons, tanks, and UAVs from Russia, India, Israel, China, and the U.S., with some of them introduced for the first time in Vietnam.
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| A VT4 main battle tank model designed and assembled by China’s Norinco. The tank, which weighs 52 metric tons, is produced for export. It integrates the technology of Type 99A tanks that the Chinese military force is using. Photo: Ha Quan / Tuoi Tre |
The 2024 International Defense Expo will last until Sunday, gathering over 200 enterprises from more than 30 countries, including the U.S., Russia, the UK, France, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, China, and others.
The expo, in its second edition, features combat vehicles, weapons, military equipment, and technological solutions for the navy, army, air defense force, logistics, and technical support.
The first Vietnam International Defense Expo was held in 2022, attracting 174 enterprises from 30 countries.
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| Vietnam’s standard service rifle STV-380, which has been mass-produced to replace AK-47 assault rifles. The rifle comes in different models, integrated with picatinny rails for adding accessories like sighting devices, flashlights, and grenade launchers. Besides STV-380, the Vietnamese military also uses STV-416 and STV-022, depending on each mission. Photo: Ha Quan / Tuoi Tre |
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| Military officers point at an SBT12M1 sniper rifle, which was designed to defeat enemy personnel and armored vehicles at distances of up to 1,200 meters. An SBT12M1 sniper rifle weighs 13 kilograms when loaded and can hold a maximum of five bullets. Photo: Ha Quan / Tuoi Tre |
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| According to a representative of Smith & Wesson from the U.S., this is the second time the company has joined the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition as it sees a high demand for weapons, especially M&P9 M2.0 pistols, in 40 countries, including Belgium, the U.S., and Thailand. Photo: Ha Quan / Tuoi Tre |
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| Besides military officers, young and middle-aged visitors pay attention to weapons showcased by Czechia’s Colt CZ Group. Many countries have used the group’s guns, such as CZ P-09 and CZ P-10 pistols, and CZ Scorpion Evo 3. Colt CZ Group also introduces its CZ BREN 2 and CZ BREN 3 rifles at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024. Photo: Ha Quan / Tuoi Tre |
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| The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security introduces many new products, such as portable drone jammer DJH09 and UAVs integrated with security data collection and management software, at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024. The ministry’s booth features smart robots, firefighting robots, and AK-47 bullet-proof vests. Photo: Ha Quan / Tuoi Tre |
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| A SKYBEAM handheld counter-drone gun attracts many visitors. The gun, manufactured by Israel, is often used by military and police forces in protection missions. Photo: Ha Quan / Tuoi Tre |
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| South Korea’s military vehicle model has its exterior removed, exposing its internal components and engine. Photo: Ha Quan / Tuoi Tre |
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