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Vietnam Produces Components Scud Missile Fuel

12 Juni 2012

Unit B90 Scud brigade combat training (photo : BaoDatViet)

Recently, the Institute of Technology (Air Defense - Air Force), has successfully studied the production of oxidation in the fuel component R-17E missiles (Scud).

Agent O (oxidized substances in the composition of liquid rocket fuel) of the complex ground missiles R-17E is based on mixed acid HNO3 and N2O4 dioxide.

Agent O is one of two important components constituting the liquid fuel to the fire in general, the fuel for the R-17E missiles in particular. Over the long term preservation, due to the impact of the environment, now degraded fuel, reduce quality, does not guarantee the specifications should affect the combat readiness capabilities of weapons combined.

Aim of producing domestic fuel source, import restrictions from foreign countries, especially in time synchronization for fuel and missile weapons, the scientists at the Institute of Engineering, Air Defence - Air Force have successfully studied the production process, and build the production line from raw material substance O is HNO3 acid in water.

On the basis of composition analysis by foreign fuel production of components, specifications of the methods, modern equipment, the authors have successfully implemented the synthesis of O in the laboratory, thereby determining the elements of production technology for small scale and industrial scale.

The authors have designed, fabricated and installed the production line technology on the basis of fuel recovery line at the factory A31 substances O (Department of Engineering, Air Defense-Air Force); construction develop product specifications and process technology for production of quality O equivalent but cheaper than imported products.

Line is designed with a capacity of tens of tons / year, which went into production, each step needs a liquid fuel to sync with missile weapons system, meeting the requirements ready to fight on higher.

R-17E/9K72 (NATO reporting name SS-1 Scud B) is a combination of tactical ballistic missiles - Soviet campaign development. Currently, the payroll of the Vietnam People's Army brigade B90 is the first unit of ground forces missile Vietnam R-17E/9K72 equipped combinations. B90 Brigade under Army Command Artillery.

(BaoDatViet)

Vietnam Fighter Get More New Missiles

08 Juni 2012

Russiacontinues to hand over to the Vietnam Air Force a large number of variant air to ground missile Kh-25/25M equip the MiG-21 fighters, Su-22 and Su-27. (photo : Martin Rosenkranz)

According to the latest report of the Tactical Missile Corporation (KTRV), the company has transferred to the Vietnam People's Air Force large number of variants advanced missile Kh-25 (without specifying specific number) to equip the fighters perform ground attack missions, and anti-radar ocean surface.

KTRV report of said variations Kh-25M missile new transfer to the Vietnam Air Force include: laser-guided missile semi-active Kh-25 ML, anti-missile detection and passive radar Kh-25MP / MPU and radio-guided missile Kh-25MR.

Besides Vietnam, the same missiles were transferred to Russiafor patrons such as India, Algeria and Turkmenistan.

The report also reiterated, in 2009, KTRV was transferred to Vietnam 17 anti-ship missiles Kh-35 UranE (3M24E) with a value of 767 million rubles in 2010 and has continued to transfer additional 16 missiles of this type ( 656 million rubles) with eight training missiles worth 72 million rubles 3M24EMB.

According to information from suppliers, the Kh-25ML missiles, Kh-25MR Kh-25MP/MPU and will be equipped for combat aircraft Su-22, MiG-21 and Su-27 in Vietnam People's Army.

The addition of this new missile capability enhances air strikes on land and sea surface of the aircraft are stationed at the air base north along the coast and to consolidate more power protection defense, especially the sovereignty of Vietnam's sea islands.

Su-22M4 carries two KH-25 missile (photo : ttvnol)

Technical Specification

Kh-25/25M (identified as AS-10 Kerry NATO) is not rocket - to - earth light by the Soviet / Russian development. The missile is produced in many variations through a series of modules of different navigation system and achieve a range of 10 km.

Designed by Zvezda-Strela, Kh-25 was designed based on laser-guided missiles Kh-23 (AS-7 Kerry). Until now, the new variant of the Kh-25 missiles continue to be widely used and constantly modernized.

Variations Kh-25MP/MPU missiles (AS-12 Kegler) anti-radar, including Kh-25MPU upgrade features improved anti-radar optimized to excel, including X-band radar air defense . Kh-25MP/MPU guided by passive radar homing head and can be added both inertial guidance system to attack the target, even if no radar target signal (off).

While the Kh-25MP has a maximum cruise speed of 850 m / s (about Mach 2.5), maximum range 60 km (the average height) and 25 km (low altitude), the minimum range 3 km and error (CEP) is 5 meters, it is an upgrade to the Kh-25MPU greater weight, up to 320 kg and the maximum range reduced to 40 km.

Kh-25ML is a tactical guided missiles, guided by the semi-active laser homing, specialized attack tactical targets are small. The missile can be launched directly from an air or free dive angle -40 degrees.

The missile is integrated a target device detonated on impact and one bullet, so be sure to destroy all the targets hidden obstacles (concrete, armored vehicles and the like ) and reduced pan angle by hitting a surface barrier.

Kh-25ML release maximum speed is 870 m / s, range 10 km, using two types of warheads and detonate attack is frequently explosive, warhead detonated a small hole on obstacles to cross-flow heat and destroy targets behind, and the type of explosive warheads will penetrate through obstacles then explodes target.

Kh-25ML Air Force is quite common to use the export and it is designed in accordance with the adjustment of foreign aircraft. Variations include the Kh-25ML/Kh-25MUL for combat training,

Guided missile Kh-25MR radio professionals to perform the ground, sea and mostly fitted on Su-22 aircraft in Vietnam. To launch the missile, aircraft will be fitted with radio pod shot lead Delta-NG in the wings or nose.

Russiahas also developed variations that modify Kh-25MS/MSE missiles and Kh-35 missiles guided by satellites. However, Vietnam did not purchase these missiles lack of such a navigation system.

Russiaand

Vietnam

are also working to create variants with long-range missile complex based anti-ship missiles Kh-35 Uran, striving to create an anti-ship missile generation are placed on ships and on land.

(BaoDatViet)

Vietnam to Buy Amur Diesel Submarines from Russia ?

05 Juni 2012

Amur diesel submarines (photo : Rubin)

Russia began to Vietnam to offer an upgraded version of the Kilo class submarines - Amur, this submarine is well suited for patrolling and fighting in the East Vietnam Sea.

According to analysts, if Vietnam could buy a fleet of Amur submarines, submarine forces of Vietnam will truly become a powerful force in the region.

Amur class submarines can also be equipped with missiles launched from submarines to attack ground targets, so it can fully protect all targets on the coast and the islands of the East Vietnam Sea South. Vietnam Navy can be a powerful force in the water in the South China Sea.

According to the Shanghai newspaper said Deputy Director of Military Technology Cooperation Russian design bureau that Ruby started looking for the export market for Amur diesel-electric submarines of the Russian. Being version submarine's inland with a number of submarines Lada in Russian Navy, the formation of the a force new combat underwater.

Deputy director of defense export company Rosoboronexport said Victor Komar said that Russia is committed to strengthening military cooperation and technology with countries in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in some Southeast Asian countries, Russia is considered the greatest potential for arms export market.

With Amur - 1650 Vietnam will help protect the most perfect national sovereignty of islands.

Victor Komar said that the 'partner in Southeast Asia, most importantly, Vietnam, Russia Vietnam is considered one of the most important consumers of defense. Vietnam has ordered six submarines from Russia's Design Bureau 'Ruby' development, submarine factory is located in St Petersburg, is expected to begin transfer operations in 2014.

There Amur submarines, Vietnam will be deployed in the South China Sea, a very intimidating force under water.

However, Vietnam can not simply take six Kilo class submarines. Mr. Komar said: 'Vietnam Navy they needed a fighting strength of higher than submarine Kilo urgent and must be set up in six or seven years, they can not just rely on the Kilo submarines. According to analysts, if Vietnam could buy a fleet of Amur submarines, submarine forces of Vietnam will truly become a powerful force in the region '.

The Russian defense export company is actively working contacts with Vietnam. To end this agreement, the company said that Russia will play the Amur submarines, while Vietnam's shipbuilding enterprises involved in the project can produce submarines.

Russia not only design but also give joint cooperation in the production process and provide training for Vietnam and some submarine building technology advanced.

(VietnamToday)

Vietnam 'revival' Armored Vehicle BTR-152 Military Transport

04 Juni 2012

BTR-152 armored vehicles running tests after improvement and upgrading (photo : BaoDatViet)

The technical staff of the Institute of the military (General Engineering) has studied and successfully upgraded to improve armored vehicle BTR-152 military transport.

(DVO) Project "Advanced Research maneuverability of armored vehicles BTR-152 military transport to meet mission requirements in the new situation" attracted numerous participants interested, find out. This is one of eight projects were awarded and has very high practical value in Youth Awards creativity in the army in 2011 has been held.

"Carrying troops and armored vehicles BTR-152 Soviet previously produced, is equipped for a task unit combat readiness and mission A2 (subversive violence prevention and special situations ). Over the long term use, the current technical condition of vehicles has deteriorated somewhat, out of sync, affecting the quality of completed tasks. The requirements of new tasks, researchers need to improve maneuverability and reliability of vehicle operation. That's why I make this work "- Captain Nguyen Huy Truong, Department Increases - Armored, Technical Institute of the military (General Engineering) - Project manager said.

BTR-152 is one of the armored vehicles carrying troops, and be able to participate in the process of combat operations. Military vehicles have been used very effectively in the previous period.

However, compared with current mission requirements, the car was somewhat outdated. Work reliability is low, not high system specs. The engine of the motor vehicle is the older generation of small capacity, heavy armor, making the vehicle's own power is not high. Moreover, the mechanical drive system of the vehicle should not have assisted the team very difficult control, affect maneuverability.

In addition, when operating, vehicle BTR-152 large fuel consumption, the ability to protect crew and infantry on the car from above the limit for vehicles without roof steel. Vehicles do not have sufficient equipment for road lights, mirrors ... so it's difficult to move ...

After a period of study, the authors have chosen alternative Zil-123B engine and gearbox of the car with old engines and gearboxes new steering improvements from purely mechanical forces without the support steering system hydraulic upgrading suspension system, pneumatic system, electrical system enhances the load bearing capacity, stability of the vehicle while working.

In addition, the car was new roof design and installation of steel, lever rain and some lighting equipment, glass rear observation enhances the protection and convenience in battle and move on the type of terrain different.

Vehicle BTR-152 following improvements have been in trial operation of some units. Test results show that in general the car has many advantages Vietnamese than the original car.

Typically the higher capacity by 9.1% higher rate than 5.6%, stable operation, reliable ... In particular, the amount of reduced fuel consumption (the amount of actual fuel consumption from 60 to 70 liters xang/100km reduced by nearly 30 liters of oil diezel/100km, saving hundreds of thousands of operations per 100km). In addition, the car following improvements have beautiful form, convenient operation, very suitable for use in conditional units.

"Vehicle BTR-152 following improvements as" young "again. As a result the project has opened up the ability to upgrade and improve the entire vehicle BTR-152 is equipped in the Army, increasing shelf life, reduce the cost of imports, contributing to improve readiness military fight, "Captain Nguyen Huy Head shared.

(BaoDatViet)

Helicopter Pilot Training with New Aircraft

31 Mei 201

EC 120 aircraft at Vung Tau airport (all photos : tuoitre)

TTO - Morning 22-5, at the airport Vung Tau, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Training Center Helicopter Corporation of

Vietnam

(Ministry of Defense) held the opening ceremony helicopter pilot training in 2012.

Accordingly, in this course has more than 10 young pilots of the military forces will be trained.

At the ceremony, Colonel Nguyen Van Vinh, director of the center, said this tag will use the center by the company aircraft Eurocopter EC 120 (France) production to train pilots. This type of small aircraft, only one engine. Saving the third training costs, reduce flight hours.

Meanwhile, former major aircraft used to train every hour to spend U.S. $ 3500-3800.

More importantly, the use of EC 120 aircraft will take the initiative to train human resources for mission pilots flying commercial, professional fields.

The aircraft is also consistent with the major aircraft systems Eurocopper existing pilot corporations should be advantages to moving aircraft.

Speaking at the ceremony, Major-General Ha Tien Dung, general director of Vietnam Helicopter Company, the center and asked the pilots are trained to study, training not only to domestic flights but also to integration of pilot proficiency international, can work independently, self-control in all situations.

On behalf of the pilots are trained in this course, sergeant Do Xuan Hoang will confirm the students, teachers overcome difficulties, serious study to master modern means, conquering the sky, available ready to receive and fulfill the tasks assigned by superior.

Since its inception (February 8-2004) to date, the training center has opened dozens of pilot training, perform 2300 hours of flight safety.

After the ceremony, the pilots were using EC 120 transport aircraft flying demonstration leaders, visiting three turns around Vung Tau sky and landed safely.

(Tuoitre)

Vietnam has Received Three Su-30MK2

16 Mei 2012

Vietnam has continued to receive 3 more advanced fighters Su-30MK2, in total Vietnam has 23 Su-30MK2 because one of the aircraft crashed during trial test in Russia (photo : Aviator 007)

"Rosoboronexport" and "Sukhoi" company set in

Vietnam

three multipurpose fighter Su-30MK2, said the military-diplomatic source.

"Aircraft have been delivered to the customer. In the near future they will become part of the Vietnamese Air Force, "- said the source.

He noted that at the Komsomolsk-on-AmurAircraft Production Association is building the next batch of fighter jets destined for delivery to Vietnamin accordance with the previously signed contracts.

The interviewer reminded the agency that currently are in operation two contracts to supply aircraft to Vietnam. First, the total cost of about $ 400 million, provides for the delivery of eight Su-30MK2, the second contract, worth, according to unofficial data, is already a billion dollars Vietnamese Air Force will receive 12 Su-30MK2. These contracts also provided for the supply of weapons, equipment and spare parts for these aircraft.

Earlier it was reported that in the future of Vietnam may buy another 24 Su-30MK2.

Previous batch of four aircraft was delivered to Vietnamese Air Force in December last year.

This time it was sent to Vietnamthree rather than four Su-30MK2 due to the fact that one of the fighters destined for Vietnam, crashed during a flyby in February of this year. "In the near future, the delivery schedule will be restored. Construction of the new aircraft is already under way in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, "- said the source.

According to the correspondents' military-industrial complex, news agencies ARMS-TASS and Interfax-AVN

(VPK-News)

Vietnam Coast Guard Equipped with Modern Equipment

09 Mei 2012

Some pictures of the modern type of ship of Vietnam Coast Guard (all photos: BaoDatViet, ttvnol)

In recent years, to ensure security and order, safety and shelf seas, the Coast Guard has been focused on buying new ships and aircraft patrols.

Coast Guard is a specialized force of the State, functioning security management, order, safety and ensure the observance of the law of Vietnam and international treaties which Vietnam has signed relevant or participant in the sea areas and continental shelf of Vietnam.

At the same time, the Vietnam Marine Police is responsible for inspection and control to protect the sovereignty, maintaining security and order, safety, protection of natural resources, pollution prevention, detecting prevent, fight avoid violations of the law of Vietnam.

Coast Guard also participated in international activities drank to maintain security and order, peace and stability on the sea. Collect, receive information, timely and notify the relevant authorities under the provisions of law involved in search and rescue, maritime troubleshoot and implement conservation activities environment.

Participate in the propagation and dissemination, legal education for people working on the sea, and coordinate with other forces to protect the property of the State, the lives and property of citizens and lawful means of operation sea areas and continental shelf of Vietnam.

Currently, the Coast Guard is equipped with modern ships such as K206 ship, boat DN-2000, TT-200 ships, 3500 CV rescue tugs, high-speed patrol boats 120 and 400, Casa 212 aircraft - 400 weeks of surveillance device MS 600, radar and other types of reconnaissance equipment, crime prevention and drug equipment and other operations.

Here are some pictures of the modern type of ship that the Coast Guard Vietnam is equipped with:

Coast Guard vessel DN 2000 is as versatile ships of advanced design, modern fully meet international standards. Ship functions and duties are to patrol and protect sovereignty over sea and islands, law enforcement on the sea areas and continental shelf of Vietnam.

Search and rescue at sea areas of Vietnam and international upon request, at last the ship in distress that stretch of water to 2200 tons. Move troops, logistical support for forces operating at sea, islands, perform other duties as assigned.

Ships operating in sea areas and continental shelf of Vietnam, with unlimited range, ships operating in windy conditions for 12, the continuous operation time was 40 days and nights at sea, operating range of 5000 knots.

High-speed patrol boats TT-200 is as high speed steel by the Naval Institute hiet design techniques. Ships operating in wave conditions for 7 and 8, can withstand the level 9, range of 1,800 nautical miles.

CV 3500 rescue tug is equipped with a combination of rescue pumps were installed in the main compartment.

Through one door private beach, the water supply of fire fighting, fire retardant foam Foam 2 spray gun mounted on the cab roof of diameter D = 90 mm throat spray, spray distance range at a 45 degree angle to the flow 350 m3 / h gun range can reach up to 75 m (more >>).

High-speed patrol boats TT 120 patrol function to defend the sovereignty and security and order in Vietnam's waters, control and prevent the vessels violation of State regulations on customs, fishing production, resource exploitation and environmental protection in Vietnam waters.

High-speed patrol boats TT 400 is high speed steel, as well as ship that features high technology, modern equipment. The ability to automate, integrate the equipment on board and take the air sync to level 10.

Casa 212-400 aircraft is landing short is designed for modern transport missions, sea reconnaissance patrol. Aircraft equipped with two engine propeller TPE331-12JR-701C 935 horsepower allows for high speed 370km / h, range near 2.000kg. Casa 212 can carry two 500kg of weapons on wing pylons (more >>).

(BaoDatViet)

Vietnam will Receive Three Su-30MK2 in Early May

28 April 2012

Vietnam's Su-30MK2 (photo : ttvnol)

Vietnamhas sent expert team to

Russia

's Air Force to receive three multi-purpose fighter Su-30MK2.

Written in Militarynews.ru, source close to the Russian defense industry on 26/4, said Russiais preparing to transfer to Vietnam3 more Su-30MK2 in half earlier May 2012.

According to sources, coalition aircraft production at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur, aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of the Sukhoi company has welcomed Air Force member delegation from Vietnam to the procedures for receiving the modern fighter.

"Within 2 - 3 weeks, both sides will sign the minutes of the transfer and reception in the second half of the beginning of the month 5/2012 of delivery of fighter aircraft orders" - Russian airlines industry sources told Militarynews.

According to this source, initially they (Sukhoi company) plans to provide Vietnam4 aircraft, but one of which crashed in flight testing on 28/2.

(BaoDatViet)

Vietnam's Su-30MK2 Has a New Color Scheme

24 April 2012

Sukhoi Su-30MK2 #8573 delivered in December 2011 (photo : ttvnol, image : mars.slupsk)

One of the Su-30MK2 aircraft that had been delivered by Russia to the Vietnam Air Force has a new color scheme. The color not blue-dark blue as before, but the Su-30MK2 with number 8573 has green-brown color.

Vietnam has received the Russian-made Su-27 and Su-30 aircrafts. Based on 1995 contracts Vietnam has ordered seven Su-27SK (6001, 6002, 6003, 6004, 6005, 6006, 6007), and based on 1997 contracts Vietnam has ordered five Su-27UBK (8521, 8523, 8525, 8526, 8527), the contract was fulfilled.

Russia also has fulfilled the contract for orders in 2003 of four Su-30MK2 (8531, 8532, 8533, 8534), also for the order of eight Su-30MK2 in 2009 (8535, 8536, 8537, 8538, 8539, 8540, 8541, 8542).

In 2010, Vietnam has ordered 12 Su-30MK2, four Su-30MK2 (8544, 8548, 8551, 8555) were delivered in June 2011 and four Su-30MK2 (8573, 8577, 858X, 858X) were delivered in december 2011.

Vietnam will receive another four Su-30MK2 in 2012, but one aircraft crash while testing in february 2012.

(Defense Studies)

Russia Hopes to Sell Another 24 Su-30s to Vietnam

13 April 2012

Up to now, Vietnam People's Air Force owns 20 multipurpose fighterSu-30MK2V, is expected will receive the same four notes in 2012 under contract to buy 12 Su-30MK2 is signed in end 2010. (photo : Jetphotos)

After a contract to supply 12 multi-purpose fighter Su-30MK2 sign from 2010, Russia hopes to sell another 24 units similar to Vietnam.

Russia will reduce the export market share fighters to concentrate on carrying out the contract to supply fighter jets and bombers different tactics for the Air Force, Deputy Director of Technology Analysis Center Strategy and Konstantin Makiyenko said. So there is a change of development model of export within the Russian aviation industry, Makiyenko he told Interfax .

China does not to purchase the new fighters from Russia since 2003, apart from the last shipment of the Su-30MK2 handed over to the Chinese Navy in 2004 to staff a fighter regiment. Meanwhile, Su-35 deal is estimated to cost up to $ 4 billion is congested.

India, one of the traditional customers buying large weapons market share is also declining to buy Russian weapons because they are conducting multi-purpose production fighter Su-30MKI aircraft inland under license from Russia. Furthermore, this is the contractor selected to provide 126 fighters from France versatile medium.

However, lower demand from India has been partially offset by the provision of fighter aircraft Su-30 for Algeria, Venezuela, Vietnam and Indonesia. Even so, he Makiyenko, the total volume of orders during the last half decade lower than half the total number of aircraft to be exported in the period 2011-2010.

According to Makiyenko, present Russia can expect to sign a new contract to supply 42 fighter Su-30MKI aircraft Superkhoi to India and Vietnam are more likely to buy up to 24 Su-30MK2.

The ability to buy new fighter Su-35 came from the CIS countries (mainly Kazakhstan) and China. "If China copies Su-27 and Su-30, they will continue to face the technical difficulties," he confidently Makiyenko said.

In any case, he said, "seems all aircraft export contract, the number is not comparable with the procurement plan of the Russian Air Force. These plans are part of arms procurement program state, the number of tactical aircraft by 2020 will be 600 units. "

(BaoDatViet)

Vietnam Manufactures Thermal Battery for Air Defense

09 April 2012

The thermal battery manufacturing for the first successful self-help guide our infrared part of the expenses savings to buy from outside. (photo : BaoDatViet)

Recently, the Military Engineering Academy has been successful in researching and manufacturing thermal batteries provide power head homing infrared low altitude air defense missile.

The scientists from the Department of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry of the technical (Military Technical Academy) has just completed research for the Defense Ministry: "To improve thermal battery manufacturing technology for low altitude air defense missile ".

The process of thermal battery manufacturing technology including: Manufacturing positive (negative impregnated anode active ingredients to ensure sufficient grid components, to scale, uniform distribution of constituents) made negative (cooking calcium, spot welding negative calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mn) with annular conductive) fabricated single battery casing; built arts leaf fire; manufacture stainless steel casing and lid; single battery assembly and installation of thermal batteries.

Along with the thermal battery of test products meet the specifications set out, through testing to ensure quality, subjects completed the process of thermal battery manufacturing technology, building the assembly line to achieve the capacity 300 units / year and complete the construction of technical standards for products.

Thermal battery (also called thermal activation pin) using solid electrolytes in the state archives, state melts at work. As well as the other power chemical, thermal batteries are diverse in structure and chemical composition.Thermal batteries have been studied and put into industrial production in many countries since the 1950s but is new to our country.

Advantages of thermal battery is a long-time storage, fast activation time, energy density and high current density due to good conductivity of the molten electrolyte. The battery also has high reliability and convenience in use and no maintenance.

The main component of typical Manpads (image : fas)

Thermal batteries are currently the number one choice of military technology and aerospace. They are used in artillery fuze, fuze delay of bombs, drones system, seat parachute.In missile technology, thermal batteries are used for low altitude air defense mission to provide the energy for self-guided infrared to catch the target.

Thermal battery production technology is always kept secret country, so the success of the project is fundamental to the scientific approach and our country all battery manufacturing technology for the manufacture of thermal batteries for low altitude air defense missile in particular and general.

(BaoDatViet)

Czech Defense Minister Talks up High-Tech Arms Sales to Vietnam

04 April 2012

Vera passive radar system (all photos : Czech Army)

Czech Defense Minister Alexandr Vondra (Civic Democrat, ODS) has suggested high tech arms exports could be exported to Vietnam.

Vondra, on a two-day official visit to Vietnam as part of an Asian tour on which he has been accompanied by a large delegation of Czech arms producers, suggested that there was nothing to stop high-tech arms sales to the fast-developing country.

“The Czech Republic can provide quite developed technology, and I think that there is nothing to prevent that happening,” Vondra said, according to a ministry press release.

Public broadcaster Czech Television (ČT) said Vondra also included the highly sophisticated Czech aircraft detection system VERA among the technology that could be offered to Vietnam. “I do not think that the Czech Republic should currently make up some sort of blacklist,” the minister is reported to have said with regard to the passive radio location technology.

But a blacklist was precisely what was in place in the past regarding the sale and lease of VERA technology. Washington reportedly put pressure on the Czech Republic in 2004 not to export the technology — said to be the only one that can detect Stealth aircraft — to China.

Willingness to provide VERA technology to Vietnam but maintain the ban on China could be expected to cause problems with Beijing and complicate trade relations that Prague is keen to boost.

China and Vietnam have tense relations in spite of both having communist regimes; a short war along erupted between the two in 1979. Both have been earmarked as countries where the Czech governments wants to sell more goods and reduce its dependence on its overwhelming on European trade.

Vondra also highlighted the wider opportunities for Czech arms firms in Vietnam. “I think that Vietnam is a very promising market. It has a strong army which the country needs and that must be modernized,” the minister said after meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart, General Phung Quang Thanh.

Vondra singled out Czech opportunities to modernize the Vietnamese air force, which already has 20 civil versions of the Czech-produced L-39 jet and BVP1 and BVP2 (BMP1 and BMP2) armored fighting vehicles, produced under license in the former Czechoslovakia during the Soviet era, which are also used by the Vietnamese army.

Czechoslovakia was a supplier to North Vietnam during the war against the southern regime supported by the US. The Czech made VZ 58 assault rifle is still used by the Vietnamese army.

The company producing the VERA technology, ERA, was sold back into Czech hands at the end of 2011 by the US company SRA International. It now belongs to Czech arms middleman and major export company Omnipol.

(Ceskapozice)

Vietnam to Build Target Designation System for Naval Missiles

30 Maret 2012

With a target designation system will help exploit the full range of the missile. (photo : DatViet)

Naval Institute of Technology (Navy) has successfully built a research target designation systems outside the realm of equipment on board and the system receives target designation, automatically calculate firing parameters for missile navigation.

Operating system reliability, meet the technical requirements, set out strategies, contributing to improving the functionality and efficiency to fight for the rocket ship.

The function of target designation system and shoot element calculations for missile navigation is detected target reconnaissance, target transmission parameters of headquarters and missile forces, fighter aircraft to conduct the target in an unexpected way beyond radar fire, security and computing elements fired rockets fired out of range.

Currently, many countries continue to military research and development, using target designation system modernization. Russian military production and use of the Ka-32 has the function indicator targets.

Many countries use target designation system mounted on the aircraft early warning but generally the cost of these systems are expensive (up to hundreds of millions of dollars).

The scientists at the Naval Institute of Technology has studied the application of information technology, automation technology to design, build target designation system from external equipment on board the plane on the sea.

Building a system to receive target designation and automatically calculates parameters for missile firing; installation testing and system integration on board and build computing software, and synchronous data transmission system target designation system capable of detecting observed, indicating the target missile, ensuring its full range of the missiles for sea.

System indicator targets on the sea for sea missile with low cost, reliable operation, meet the requirement, set out strategies. The system has been installed, successfully tested and delivered to the unit for training and combat readiness.

Along with the target designation system is, to put to use target designation systems will help improve combat readiness of naval forces.

(DatViet)

Philippine Navy Eyes Joint Maritime Exercises with Thai, Vietnamese Counterparts

29 Maret 2012

Naval Shipyard X46 or the Hai Long Shipbuilding Co. in Vietnam which is capable of building warships and military vessels (image : ttvnol)

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Navy plans to hold joint maritime exercises with its Vietnamese and Thai counterparts as part of efforts to strengthen ties with the navies of neighboring Asian countries, a military spokesman said.

Lieutenant Colonel Omar Tonsay disclosed this following the visit of a Philippine Navy delegation led by its chief, Vice Admiral Alexander Pama, to Vietnam on March 11-14 and Thailand on March 14-17.

The Philippine delegation toured the Naval Shipyard X46 or the Hai Long Shipbuilding Co. in Vietnam, which is equipped with state-of-the-art shipbuilding and repair facilities and which is capable of building warships and military vessels, Tonsay said.

“This visit is expected to provide opportunities for the conduct of joint maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea (northeast of Vietnam) and other common maritime domains following proper diplomatic channels under guidance from the Department of National Defense,” Tonsay said.

“Sharing of shipbuilding expertise is clearly seen as one possible area for cooperation during this tour,” Tonsay added. The delegation, he said, suggested possible training for Philippine Navy personnel at the X46 shipyard.

Likewise, the leaders of the two navies discussed a proposal to establish a communication hotline between the operations centers of the Philippine Navy and the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN) especially for search-and-rescue operations.

Pama and VPN’s commander in chief, Admiral Nguyen Van Hien, also signed the standard operating procedure regarding interactions among Philippine and Vietnamese navies’ personnel in the vicinity of Southeast Cay and the Northeast Cay Island, located between the two countries.

Nguyen offered to host the first “Navy to Navy Talks” with the Philippines in Vietnam in the last quarter of 2012, the Philippine Navy spokesman said.

“The visit paved the way for continued Staff to Staff Talks and exchange of visits between the Philippine Navy and VPN, which is hoped to sustain the active engagements of the Philippine Navy and the VPN and effectively address maritime security issues in common maritime domains,” Tonsay added.

In Thailand, Pama and other delegation members met with the Thai Ministry of Defense and held exploratory talks on avenues of cooperation for the Philippine Navy and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). Joint maritime exercises and ship visits by the Thai Navy to the Philippines were also discussed.
Likewise, the RTN also committed to host Navy to Navy Talks to further discuss matters that will strengthen the bilateral activities of both navies.

(Inquirer)

Vietnam Conducts Live Fire Exercise with Su-22M4

27 Maret 2012

The swing wing aircraft Su-22M4 fires rocket to destroy the target. (photo : BaoDatViet)

Recently, at the shooting range TB3, the fighter unit - Su-22M4 striker/bomber, UH-1/Mi-8 transport/armed helicopter of 370 Division conducted live-fire exercises.

In two days 23-24/3, shot at the National School Region 3 (TB3), 370th Air Division held a practice test used missile, rocket and bomb from fighter and helicopter.

The exercise is an opportunity to evaluate the possibility of training for combat readiness of the 370th Division and represent experience and additional training options in next time as well as training organizations to participate in sea shooting practice as planned in 2012.

Su-22MK4 of the Vietnam People's Air Force (photo : Jetphotos)

On behalf of the General Staff to participate in directing the training and testing is Major General Nguyen Duc Kidney, Director General Military Training. Representatives of the Air Defense Command - Air Force Major General Nguyen Van Tho, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff.

In the dazzling sunshine of the Southwest, Division commanding officers and 370 officers and soldiers of the two pilots of the 917th Helicopter Regiment and the 937th Fighter Group at headquarters, on the icy ground and flight the air was working hard, serious, highly effective training.

Before 7am, the Mi-8 crew and UH-1 (917th Regiment) and the fighter squadrons - Su-22M4 bomber (Regiment 937) was waiting in the ready command.

Mi-8 Hip of the Vietnam (photo : Jetphotos)

After about 20 minutes from the airport to the south, the border sorties team practice all tactical air forces, such as coil, low flying mountainous terrain advantage then suddenly plummeted increase the height of the target than fire rocket, missiles and bombs. Just about 5 minutes there is another round of air strikes on ground targets.

Through the vision system and listen to the commanding officer on the bridge reported, people are glad to see young pilots to shoot, very accurate throw. Naked eye, after a series of thundering explosions beams, we also recognize the right column of smoke up a red flag area, the white flag of the target.

In particular, during a practice flight shot, bombed on this land, boldly division first assigned to some young pilots (the youngest born in 1984) and use the UH-1 helicopter improved weapon control system.

UH-1 Huey of the Vietnam (photo : Jetphotos)

The fighter pilot - a bomb made Su-22M4 aircraft fire when all of the complicated and difficult than a normal shot.

After two days of training, Colonel Tran Ngoc Dong, Division Chief Division 370 Air Force, said the units involved in fire tests are reached or excellent. There are many young pilots (pilots born in 1984) shows good bravery and technical level.

After the training tests, even though faculty comments sum up the results, but the comrades Military Training Director General Command and Deputy Commander, Chief of Air Defense - Air Force are satisfied and that the pilots were required to complete a good strategy and techniques to ensure absolute safety.

(BaoDatViet)

Second TT400TP Ship Undergoes Sea Trial

22 Maret 2012

The Vietnam's second cannon ship TT400TP is hull numbered HQ-273. (photo : BaoDatViet)

Soon after the HQ-272 entered service, recently Hong Ha Shipbuilding Company (Z173) has undergone successful test TT400TP (HQ-273) canon ship on Monday.

Hong Ha Shipbuilding Company (the General Department of Defense Industry) recently held a test, firing, check all specifications ship of HQ 273 (TT400TP).

Learn from experience in many aspects of the manufacture of cannon ship before, the Company has accepted Hong Ha, HQ 273 vessels completed before the plan for 5 months.

Company and other units having a lot of precious experience under test conditions several times, . HQ 273 was born again confirmed the technical capacity as well as master builds the brand of a sustainable shipbuilding unit has a long history, needs, strategies to protect and develop marine industry of the country.

TT400TP cannon class ship with automatic control operations at sea have four tasks: destroy all amphibious ships and against corvettes, protection, protection on the amphibious fleet and fleet escort in the operation of ships in deployment forces and forces of mines detection, protection of civilian ships at sea and tactical reconnaissance vessel of the water.

Ship has length 54.16 m, width 9.16 m, a maximum speed of 32 nautical miles / hour. Ships operating at sea for 30 days consecutive nights, able to combat the wind conditions for 9, 10, and radiation level 8, a range of 2500 nautical miles.

About weapons, ships equipped with automatic gunboat Ak-176 caliber 76.2 mm can destroy targets at sea and air, air defense artillery Ak-630 (6 barrel 30mm size), and 12,7mm machine guns.

(BaoDatViet)

Vietnam has Decided to Make Drones with Russian Technology

15 Maret 2012

Irkut-10 unmanned aerial vehicle (all photos : twower.livejournal)

"Irkut Engineering", a subsidiary of the corporation "Irkut", will develop small UAV system with Vietnam Aerospace Association (VASA), and will provide technical support in the organization of their future production in Vietnam. Now the country has no manufacturing technology drones.

“The corresponding agreement on scientific-technical cooperation was signed between the parties on Wednesday”, said CEO "Irkut Engineering" Yuri Malov to "Izvestia"

Now VASA acquire UAVs for civilian use, said Malov, that the technology can later be used in solving defense problems.

“We act as the technological and business partner, who must, under an agreement to teach the Vietnamese side to support and exploit the already existing unmanned aerial systems” explained Malov. “Having experience, they can organize their own production.”

The cost of developing a system of unmanned complex will be $ 10 million. It includes aircraft, the antenna position data, as well as ground system startup and management. The device weighs about 100 kg will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Government of Vietnam. It must be equipped with catapult launch and parachute landing system. The autonomous flight - more than 16 hours.

Until now, "Irkut Engineering" has specialized in creating lightweight unmanned aircraft systems. For example, Irkut-10, delivered to meet the needs of the Ministry of Defense of Belarus, weighs only 8.5 kg - it can stay aloft for up to two hours.

Characteristics of UAVs ordered by the Vietnamese in general look convincing, especially for lung machine. Although the key performance characteristics are inferior to most military UAVs. For example, commonly used by the U.S. Army in Iraq and Afghanistan UAV MQ-1 Predator flies from 20 to 40 hours and heavier model MQ-1C Grey Eagle - up to 30 hours.

The agreement will allow Vietnam to move rapidly at the local or regional market. The "Irkut Engineering" is designed and finished versions of unmanned systems that can have as soon as possible to offer a new partner, confirms Yuri Malov. If the Russian design like it, it will be deployed in mass production of these vehicles on the territory of Vietnam.

Izvestia on Wednesday failed to receive comments from representatives of the VASA.

Respondents 'Izvestia' experts were aware of the interest in Vietnam to unmanned aerial vehicles. Moreover, negotiations on this subject were conducted with several Russian companies, said Dennis Fedutin, editor in chief of Internet portal uav.ru, dedicated to drones.

“The Vietnamese market has great potential and is a serious concern for Russian business” an analyst at the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, Konstantin Makiyenko. “He is in the list of priority markets in partnership on military-technical sector.”

Drones that do not require home airfield, interesting Vietnam, in whose territory dominated by mountains and forests. They can be launched from almost anywhere and land anywhere. These devices can be broadly applied in this country to control and monitor different objects from the air, including to protect against theft of oil resources. At the same time unmanned vehicles are much cheaper to use for different purposes than conventional aircraft.

In general in the civil sector drones used by emergency services and law enforcement to monitor the situation in the country. The military sector uses such devices to protect the country's borders and the implementation of intelligence activities from the air.

Russia as well as Vietnam, acquire advanced designs and technologies of unmanned vehicles abroad. In October 2010, "Oboronprom" signed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries of the organization in Kazan assembling Israelis drone technology. The contract cost Russia $ 400 million plus the refusal of Iran to supply anti-aircraft missile systems S-300.

(Izvestia)

Vietnam will Upgrade 310 T-54 Tanks

13 Maret 2012

Upgraded T54/55M3 tank pictures (photos : ttvnol)

The armed forces will modernize Vietnam's 10 battalions of tanks T-54 (about 310 machines). These findings make users forum militaryphotos.net. Photos of the first modernized tank T-54/55M3 at number 153 can be found.

As the members of this forum, updated tank was heavy machine gun NSV 12.7 mm, 60 mm mortar/grenade launcher, and meteorological sensors MAWS6056B Idram-SA Switzerland (equivalent on Lecrerc) and German 1000 HP diesel engine.

In addition, armed with T-54/55M3 are L7 105-mm gun and coaxial machine gun PKT 7,62 mm. Upgraded tank mounted further strengthened the Israeli ERA Blazer, a Russian fire control system and the Ukrainian gerabox & transmission.

According to one of the members of the board, modernized tank under the number 153 was most likely made a few years ago and is now used for training of personnel. By assumption, the user, photos of the tank could be made in the training of the tank.

Prototype of upgraded T54/55 tank, those photo published in early 2010 (photo : Quansu)

According to open sources, as of 2010 armed with 850 Vietnam stood the Soviet T-54/55 medium tank production. In addition, the park ground troops in Vietnam has about 350 medium tanks T-59, is a modernized version of the T-54.

T-54/55 MBT which is still operated by Vietnam People's Army (photo : muare)

Tank T-54 was adopted by the Soviet Union in 1946. Since 1958, the tank was manufactured in the modernized T-55 modification. Deliveries T-54/55 tanks were Vietnam from 1970 to 1975 (the last years of Vietnam War).

(Lenta)

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