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24 Oktober 2018 The roadmap of developing earth observation satellites at Vietnam National Space Centre (Photo: Vietnam National Space Centre) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam is working to develop its own earth observation satellite, which will help the country manage natural resources and mitigate the impacts of climate change and natural disasters, a conference heard on October 18. Speaking at the conference, Tyutaro Kobayashi, deputy head of Japan International Cooperation Agency’s Vietnam Office said Vietnam was facing many challenges caused by climate change, including coastal erosion, high tides and saltwater intrusion. The country was estimated to lose 1.5 percent of its GDP due to climate change, not including the loss of lives. Thus, the construction and operation of technology facilities to help the country collect data for accurate forecasts of natural disasters were necessary, he said. Therefore, the project using earth observation satellites for climate change and natural calami...

22 Oktober 2018 Vietnamese T-90 MBT during water resistance test (photos : ND News) The image of the modern defense system on T-90 Vietnam was revealed when Russia announced the pilot testimony before it was handed over to Vietnam. Image of the test was published in the report broadcast on the television channel "Red Star" (TV channel of the Ministry of Defense-ND), the T-90 was transferred to the water resistance test. This is one of the final stages before launching the field trial and transferring it to the customer. Vietnam has ordered a total of 64 T-90S/SK tanks from Russia in 2017, which will be handed over to Vietnam in 2019. According to the published photos, the T-90 version of Vietnam is equipped with a Shtora-1 defensive system with two OTShU-1-7 jammers (also known as red eyes). The main function of this defense system is to disable the laser lead of the enemy anti-tank missiles. Shtora-1 consists of laser detection devices, used by the rebels to indicate targets...

17 Oktober 2018 HQ-15 Tran Hung Dao when visit in Japan (photos : Soha) Vietnam is negotiating to buy more Gepard missile defense vessels from Russia and could be built at the Zelenodolsk plant in the Republic of Tatarstan. Mr. Rutstam Minnikhanov, the Ambassador of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia, Mr. Ngo Duc Manh, had discussions on projects in the military and other fields. "Military products with KAMAZ trucks, helicopters, and four Gepard warships have also been handed over (to Vietnam) and as we know, the Vietnamese side is also planning to continue buying frigates Zelenodolsk plant's Gepard missile, " Minnikhanov said. He also noted that Tatarstan and Vietnam had many opportunities to cooperate: "We have good relations at various levels of government, expanding trade, economic and investment exchanges," said the President of the Republic. said Tatarstan. Earlier, there were reports that Vietnam and Russia had negotiated th...

11 Oktober 2018 Manufacturing of T-90 tank for  Vietnam (photo : Nizhny Tagil) The latest images from the UralVagonZavod Plant show that the first T-90 tanks of Vietnam have formed. This can be seen in the "В" (Вьетнама - Vietnam) marked with red paint or powdery white patches in some locations on T-90 tanks that the UralVagonZavod factory is producing for Vietnam in the launch. Nizhny Tagil TV channel, Russia, it is estimated that all 31 T-90 tanks have "В". ( Soha )

10 Oktober 2018 Mi-8 helicopter of the VPAF (photo : Pham Lam) JSC UEC-Klimov (part of the Rostec’s United Engine Corporation) and Vietnamese Helicopter Technical Service Company have signed a distributor agreement on maintenance of TV3-117 and VK-2500 civil helicopter engines. The companies will support the operation of the engines and main gearboxes in 12 Asian countries. For this purpose, the Center for Integrated Logistics Support will be created in Vũng Tàu (Vietnam) by the end of this year.  The partners have signed the agreement today in Saint Petersburg. Within the framework of the deal, Helicopter Technical Service Company, that provides maintenance of Russian‑built helicopters, will distribute TV3-117 and VK-2500 civil helicopter engines designed by UEC-Klimov in Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Australia, India, China, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. UEC-Klimov will repair power units, supply engines, components, assemblies and spare parts, and ...

09 Oktober 2018 Yeosu PCC 765 (photo : Vagabond Voyager) According to South Korean embassy Kim Do Hyon, the Pohang class ship guard "Yeosu" will soon leave South Korea and arrive in Da Nang to hand over the Navy in late October. The information was disclosed by Ambassador Kim Do Hyon at the National Day (03/10) and Korean Army Day (October 1) in Hanoi on October 4. Thus, as predicted, South Korea continued to provide assistance to the Vietnamese Navy with a second Pohang anti submarine warfare. The Pohang ship which is about to be handed over to Korea, "Yeosu" has bearing number PCC-765 and one of the four Pohang Flight III class ships, Vietnam had previously received corvettes of this kind "Gimcheon" PCC-761 and is currently numbered "18". The "Yeosu" PCC-765 was commissioned by the South Korean Navy on November 30, 1986, and was eliminated on December 27, 1977, and most of the Pohang Flight III class ships retired after Korea was ...

12 Oktober 2018 HQ 015 - Tran Hung Dao FFG of the People's Vietnamese navy (photos : Comrade Commissar, Sina) The official visit of the frigates HQ 015 - Tran Hung Dao of the navy to some Asian countries is receiving positive evaluation of military analysts, because of the special combat capability of the warship. Starting from the morning of 15/9 at the port of Cam Ranh, Navy Region 4 held off 015 - Tran Hung Dao of 162 brigade to make official visits to some countries in Asia - Pacific. During this mission, 015 - Tran Hung Dao will visit Japan, Korea and participate in ASEAN maritime exercises. According to the schedule, 015 ships with representatives of the Navy of Vietnam will visit and exchange with the Japanese Navy at Yokosuka base, Kangawa province and Sakai city, Osaka Prefecture. Next, the 015 will attend the international marauding ceremony at Jeju Naval Base South Korea and finally the ASEAN Maritime Rehabilitation Exercise - in Zhanjiang, China. 015 took two weeks to m...