Su-30MK2 fighter jets and Mi helicopters performed aerial exercises as part of planned flight drills over Hanoi on Thursday in order to prepare for the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022 next month.

The Vietnam Air Force used Gia Lam Airport in Long Bien District as the base for recent drills it held in preparation for a defense expo set to take place from December 8 to 10.

Four Su-30 jets in formation as part of flight drills over Hanoi in order to prepare for the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022, November 3, 2022. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre

Fighter jets and helicopters participating in the drills were spotted by many people in the capital city on Thursday, especially by residents in the Long Bien area.

Two Su-30 jets do tumbling exercises over Hanoi to prepare for the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022, November 3, 2022. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre

Among the participating aircraft were Su-30MK2 fighter jets and Mi helicopters, both produced by Russia.

Two Su-30 jets do tumbling exercises over Hanoi to prepare for the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022, November 3, 2022. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre

The expo, hosted by the Ministry of National Defense, will serve as a chance for leading domestic manufacturers and foreign suppliers to showcase products and connect businesses.

Four Mi helicopters take off from Gia Lam Airport in Long Bien District, Hanoi as part of flight drills to prepare for the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022, November 3, 2022. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre

Four Mi helicopters fly in formation in Long Bien District, Hanoi as part of flight drills to prepare for the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022, November 3, 2022. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre

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