Vietnam impresses visitors at Defence & Security show
Vietnam's display at the Defence & Security 2023 Show in Bangkok on November 6-9 has attracted attention from international visitors and potential partners.
This is the first time Vietnam has participated in the Defence & Security Show. (Photo: VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) – Vietnam's display at the Defence & Security 2023 Show in Bangkok on November 6-9 has attracted attention from international visitors and potential partners.
This is the first time Vietnam has participated in the event, which is a prestigious military exhibition not only in Southeast Asia but also the world.
This year's show attracts some 500 prominent military manufacturers from 50 countries, including renowned companies such as Thales Group from France, Saab Group from Sweden, Diehl Group from Germany, ASELSAN Group from Turkey, and Embraer Aerospace Corporation from Brazil.
ViettelHigh Technology Industries Corporation has brought to the event over 60 products in communications, electronic warfare, simulation models, optoelectronics, radar, command and control, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and 5G private network.
The Vietnamese delegation at the show (Photo: VNA)
On the opening day, over 50international delegations, including governmental representatives fromcountries such as the Philippines, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia and India visited the Vietnamese booth.
Particularly, Viettel secured a deal with PT. Bandara Praniagatama fromIndonesia on the distribution of its cockpit simulator and pilot training system inthe Indonesian market.
Accordingly, PT. Bandara Praniagatama will become the sole distributor of theproduct in Indonesia for a period of two years. In the meantime, PT. BandaraPraniagatama is also authorised to distribute the product in othermarkets where they are providing services.
Director General of Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation Nguyen Vu Hasaid the deal helps Viettel’s products break into other regional markets, includingLaos, Cambodia and Thailand./.
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army Sen. Lieut. Gen Phung Si Tan attended the Defence & Security 2023 show that opened in Thailand on November 6, with over 500 leading defence manufacturers from 45 countries globally taking part.
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This is the first time Vietnam has participated in the Defence & Security Show. (Photo: VNA) 
The Vietnamese delegation at the show (Photo: VNA) 
