Airbus strengthens defense cooperation with Vietnam

DNVN - Airbus Group is committed to supporting Vietnam's defense modernization goals by 2030 through advanced technology solutions, designed to enhance national capabilities and contribute to regional stability.

At a press conference ahead of the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 taking place on December 18, Airbus leaders shared about the group's growing role in Vietnam's defense sector.

One of the important defense products is the C295 aircraft, a highly flexible medium-class tactical transport aircraft that has demonstrated its quality and capabilities in military transport, medical emergency and air logistics missions. The Vietnam Air Defense - Air Force is operating 3 of these aircraft.

Airbus also plays an important role in developing the C295 operational and maintenance capabilities in Vietnam, helping to improve mission readiness and reduce external dependence. This cooperation helps maintain stability and safety for C295 fleet operations, improve rapid response capabilities and thereby strengthen Vietnam's long-term military objectives.

Airbus General Director in Vietnam, Ms. Hoang Tri Mai and Airbus representatives at the press conference.

Airbus is ready to cooperate with Vietnam in developing the C295 fleet and other versions including the Maritime Surveillance version, to enhance Vietnam's air transport capacity as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in protecting Vietnam's airspace and territorial waters.

Different versions of the C295 aircraft have similar characteristics. This advantage helps operators simplify training, conversion, streamline maintenance and repair activities and flexibly and easily convert configurations for different missions from tactical transport to maritime patrol.

In the field of space technology, Airbus is strengthening its commitment to strategic cooperation with Vietnam. At the Vietnam International Defence Exhibition (VIDEX 2024), Airbus will strive to expand its cooperation with partners in Vietnam, focusing on developing and enhancing Vietnam's capacity in space technology applications.

These initiatives aim to open up future cooperation opportunities, with a focus on areas such as the development of data fusion, processing and transmission systems, the provision of high-resolution satellite imagery and secure communications systems.

In addition, Airbus also introduced the H225M helicopter, a multi-role military helicopter that has been proven in real combat conditions, to strengthen the strength of Vietnam's helicopter fleet. Designed for troop transport, search and rescue (SAR) and high-risk missions, the H225M military helicopter offers exceptional heavy-lift capability. These superior features make the H225M the ideal helicopter for a variety of complex and difficult missions.

C295 aircraft family.

Similarly, the H145 helicopter series, widely known for its versatility and compact design, is optimized for medical transport, emergency ambulance, public service, and coastal patrol missions. The recently improved H145 model with a 5-blade main rotor system increases the helicopter's load capacity by 150kg, thereby further improving its performance. The new H145 series will help Vietnam's helicopter fleet become more versatile and flexible for missions requiring rapid response in Vietnam's diverse terrain.

Airbus will also debut for the first time in Vietnam the next-generation Flexrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAS) model (1:1 full-scale model) at VIDEX 2024.

Designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Designation and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions, the Flexrotor UAV can flexibly support the missions of the Vietnam People's Navy and the Vietnam Coast Guard. With more than 3,700 hours of combat flight time on land and at sea, Flexrotor is the optimal solution to enhance Vietnam's security and surveillance capabilities.

Airbus Vietnam General Director Hoang Tri Mai added: “In the context of Vietnam's defense spending being forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%, reaching USD 10.2 billion by the end of this decade, Airbus has strategic advantages to accompany Vietnam in the defense modernization process, providing advanced solutions and technologies to improve aircraft operation capabilities, stabilize the regional situation and realize long-term security goals."

Nguyen Duc

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