Armée Populaire Vietnamienne/Vietnam People's Army (VPA)

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MAKS-2009: la Russie livrera huit chasseurs Su-30MK2 au Vietnam en 2010

16:54 | 19/ 08/ 2009

MOSCOU, 19 août
La Russie livrera huit chasseurs Su-30MK2 au Vietnam en 2010, a annoncé mercredi le directeur général adjoint de l'agence russe d'exportation d'armes "Rosoboronexport" Alexandre Mikheïev au Salon aérospatial international MAKS-2009 à Joukovski, dans la région de Moscou.

"Un contrat sur la livraison d'avions Su-30MK2 a été signé en janvier dernier, nous le réaliseront en 2009-2010", a indiqué M.Mikheïev.

Le chasseur biplace polyvalent Su-30MK2 est une version modifiée du Su-27 destiné à détruire des cibles volantes, terrestres et maritimes, à effectuer des missions de reconnaissance et à former des personnels navigants.

Source :: Novosti

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BTR60PB of the Vietnam Marine Brigade (all photos : KienThuc)

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 Vietnamese Army Test Firing of the Upgraded AT-3 Sagger ATGMs

12 Mei 2020


Test firing of upgraded version of AT-3 Sagger ATGM (all photos : VietDefense)

As we discussed before, the original 9M14 Malyutkas have been upgraded with newer warheads while retaining parts of the older
missile. Despite modernization efforts, the missiles are still manual command to line of sight (MCLOS) and thus harder to control
compared to newer semi-automatic command to line of sight (SACLOS) ATGMs.



In a conflict, these would most likely be set up in strategic positions and fired in volleys at enemy armor. They probably wouldn't
be able to completely destroy most 3rd or 4th gen MBTs but well aim shots could disable them.

The PAVN also operates newer 9K111 Fagot and other anti tank weaponry.

(VietDefense)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2020/05/vietnamese-army-test-firing-of-upgraded.html  

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Vietnam army displayed T-90S MBTs with Shtora-1 active protection system

May 2020 News Defense Global Security army industry Posted On Wednesday, 13 May 2020 10:22


Those watching National Defense News 11 May night were treated to 'red eyes' - a demonstration of the Shtora-1 active protection system on the PAVN's T-90S/SK MBTs, VietDefense reports. Among its MBTs, the Vietnamese army is equipped with 64 T-94S delivered by Russia in December 2018.


Vietnamese T-90S with Shtora-1 APS (Picture source: VietDefense on Facebook)


This demonstration took place in front of a visiting delegation to the 201st Tank Brigade. The Shtora-1 was designed to disrupt SACLOS ATGMs along with laser rangefinders/target designators, though it should be noted that some newer modern generation of ATGMS have been designed to bypass the system's IR dazzlers.

It would be interesting to see how well the Vietnamese Shtora-1 APS performs against the threat of enemy anti-tank weaponry, specifically the Chinese "Red Arrow" series of anti-tank missiles.

According to the 2016 annual report of Rostec`s Uralvagonzavod corporation, the manufacturer of the MBTs, a contract with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for 64 T-90S and T-90SK (K for Command, Komandniy) MBTs was signed in 2016. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam (SRV) is reported to have received the first batch of 32 MBTs in late December. The PAVN now operates T-90S, Type 59, T-54/55, T-62, PT-76B, and even WW2-era T-34/85 tanks.

According to the UVZ, the T-90S MBT has a combat weight of 46.5 (+ 2%) t, a crew of three servicemen, an average unsurfaced road speed of 35-40 km/h, a top speed of 60 km/h, a power-to-weight ratio of 21.5 h.p./t, and a range of 550 km. The MBT is armed with a 2A46M 125 mm smoothbore dual-axis stabilized gun (an ammunition load of 42 rounds), a 7.62 mm coaxial machinegun (an ammunition load of 2,000 cartridges), and an anti-aircraft 12.7 mm heavy machinegun (an ammunition load of 300 cartridges). The tank`s guided missile system has a firing range of 100-5,000 m. The MBT can cross a ditch of 2.6-2.8 m, a wall of 0.85 m, and a water obstacle with a depth of up to 1.20 m.

https://www.armyrecognition.com/may_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/vietnam_army_displayed_t-90s_mbts_with_shtora-1_active_protection_system.html

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Le Vietnam envisage de recycler ses avions MiG-21 en drones

En septembre 2013, un F-16 de l’US Air Force effectua un vol un eu particulier étant donné qu’il n’avait pas de pilote à bord. Désigné QF-16, ce nouveau type d’appareil était en réalité équipé d’un système qui, appelé « Drone Peculiar Equipment » et développé par Boeing, lui permet d’effectuer des manoeuvres compliquées.

Depuis, le QF-16 est entré en service au sein du 82nd Aerial Target Squadron [ATRS] qui l’utilise comme cible volante pour qualifier les nouveaux missiles [Full Scale Aerial Target – FSAT] ou pour l’entraînement des pilotes de combat.

Cela étant, la transformation d’un F-16 en drone est relativement aisée grâce à son informatique embarquée et à ses commandes de vol électriques [technologie dite « fly-by-wire »]. D’ailleurs, il est question d’aller plus loin que la mise au point d’un QF-16. En 2017, la division Skunk Works de Lockheed-Martin, en relation avec Calspan Corporation et l’Air Force Laboratory Research, a ainsi fait état de la démonstration « Have Raider« , laquelle consista à faire voler un F-16 expérimental de manière autonome dans le cadre d’une mission de combat, grâce à l’apport de l’intelligence artificielle.

Mais transformer un avion de combat en cible volante n’était pas inédit. Avant le QF-16, l’US Air Force avait recyclé à cette fin des F-106A Delta Dart, retirés du service en 1988. Un contrat avait ainsi été confié à l’entreprise Flight Systems Inc. trois ans plus tôt. Une telle opération pour des appareils d’ancienne génération [le F-106 a volé pour la première fois en 1956, ndlr] fut évidemment plus compliquée et nécessita d’installer des actionneurs physiques pour pousser des commandes de vol manuelles.

Puis, les évolutions technologiques aidant, les QF-106 furent remplacés à la fin des années 1990 par des F-4 Phantom II modifiés en QF-4 pour le même type de mission. L’avantage était qu’ils pouvaient mettre en oeuvre des contre-mesures électroniques et infrarouge, ce qui rendait les tests de missiles encore plus réaliste.

Le F-4 Phantom est sans doute l’avion de combat le plus emblématique des forces américaines durant la guerre du Vietnam, au cours de laquelle il eut à se mesurer aux MiG-21 Fishbed de la force aérienne du Nord-Vietnam, acquis auprès de l’Union soviétique en 1965.

Ces MiG-21 vietnamiens ont été retirés du service en 2010 et mis en réserve pour la plupart. Mais il n’est pas impossible qu’ils connaissent une seconde vie. En effet, le mois dernier, la publication VietDefense a indiqué que ces avions « pourraient voler à nouveau en tant que drones ».



Ainsi, selon la même source, des « recherches ont été menées sur la façon de faire atterrir automatiquement » un tel MiG-21 « dronisé ». Et même si la tâche s’annonce difficile et longue, l’objectif de l’état-major vietnamien est de convertir ces anciens avions de combat en drones afin qu’ils puissent servir de cibles lors des exercices de défense aérienne avec le système S-300. Une autre application serait de les utiliser à des fins « d’attaque ». C’est à dire en guise de missile volant ou, comme les forces azerbaïdajanaises l’ont fait avec leurs antiques Antonov An-2, pour détecter les batteries de défense aérienne adverses.

Une telle idée est loin d’être saugrenue. En effet, en Chine, l’Armée populaire de libération [APL] a déjà converti des J-7I, c’est à dire la version chinoise du MiG-21, en drones, en y installant à bord un système de commandes de vol automatique et des instrusments de télédétection. Au départ, ces appareils ont servi à des essais, avant d’être utilisés comme cibles volantes. En 2003, l’un d’eux fut détruit lors d’un vol d’essai du Chengdu Jian-10.

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Vietnamese L-39 Conducts Flight Test after Upgrade

03 Januari 2021


Test flight of L-39 successfully after upgrade (photos : PK KQ)

On December 24, the A41 Factory, the Air Defense-Air Force Technical Department held a test flight for L-39 aircraft after repair.

According to the PK-KQ newspaper, the A41 Factory actively coordinated with the 910 Regiment, the School of Air Force Officers to ensure that the commanders, pilots and technical forces together with the unit's technical staff did well in flight preparation.



The flight test board took place as planned with 3/3 times the flight ensures absolute safety.

This is a test board for overall inspection, assessing the quality of the L-39 aircraft after major repair at the Factory; steps to prepare for the commissioning and handover to the 910 Regiment to put it into service.

(BaoDatViet)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2021/01/vietnamese-l-39-conducts-flight-test.html

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 5 FEBRUARY 2021

Vietnam orders L-39NG jets from Czech Republic

by Gareth Jennings

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is to receive 12 Aero Vodochody L-39 jet trainer aircraft from the Czech Republic.


Seen during its official rollout in October 2018, the L-39NG has now been acquired by Vietnam for pilot training. (Janes/Gareth Jennings)


Czech defence exporter Omnipol announced the sale on 15 February, noting that the L-39NG version of the L-39 Albatross will be delivered from 2023 through to 2024.

“The contract includes the acquisition of 12 L-39NG aircraft, plus the training of pilots, instructors, ground crew, and mechanics. Also included will be the supply of aircraft spare parts, as well as the supply of equipment for ground-based training, logistics support, or specialised airport systems. This will give the customer the capability of complete pilot and ground crew training,” Omnipol said.

The L-39NG was first rolled out by Aero in October 2018, with flights trials concluding in early 2020. The L-39NG features a more powerful Williams International FJ44-4M engine, a wet wing, a modern cockpit, and a lighter airframe than its predecessor. In the light strike role it is equipped with five hardpoints (compared with two for the baseline L-39) for a variety of air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles (AAMs), as well as other munitions and sensors. It also introduces the option for a gunpod. According to Janes All the World’s Aircraft: Development and Production, the L-39NG has a top speed of 420 kt, a payload of 1,200 kg, an endurance of 4 hours and 30 minutes, a range of 1,400 n miles, and a service ceiling of 38,000 ft. It is reported to cost less than USD10 million to procure.

 https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/vietnam-orders-l-39ng-jets-from-czech-republic  

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Su-27SK of VPAF Equipped with ECM Pods

03 Agustus 2021


Su-27SK no 6002 of the VPAF (photo : photoglap)


Su-27SK No. 6002 of Vietnam People's Air Force flying with two Sorbitsiya countermeasure pods on its wingtips.

At the moment, the Vietnam People's Air Force operates a number of ECM systems from Russia, Belarus, etc.

Sorbitsiya or Khibiny (L-175V) is Russian aircraft electronic countermeasures (ECM) system. The system is designed for radio direction-finding and probing signal source irradiation allowing it to distort reflected signal parameters. This helps to :
-Delay aircraft detection;
-Mask the true subject against false reflections;
-Cause range finding difficulties, namely in speed and angular positions;
-Degrading Maintenance Mode "on the aisle" when scanning antenna beam radar;
-Increase the time and difficulty of capturing an object during real-time active scanning.

(AnnQuann)(Wiki)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2021/08/su-27sk-of-vpaf-equipped-with-ecm-pods.html

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First Batch of Yak-130 Arrived in Vietnam

15 November 2021


Yak-130 aircraft of the Vietnam People's Air Force (photos : Ann Quann, LQM)

In 2019, Russia and Vietnam officially signed a contract worth $350-million for 12 Yakovlev Yak-130 two-seat advanced jet trainers and light combat aircraft.

On November 13, 2021, reportedly that the first batch consisting of six Yak-130 has arrived in Phu Cat airbase, Bình Định Province, Vietnam.




Camouflage for the Yak-130 of the Vietnam People's Air Force is similar to that of Su-30MK2.
Yak-130s will replace the aging air fleet of Czech-built Aero L-39s training planes that have long been the staple of the Vietnam People's Air Force.

These Yak-130s are expected to serve with the 940th Aviation Training Regiment.

(Defense Studies)


http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2021/11/first-batch-of-yak-130-arrived-in.html

Vietnam : Vidéo qui montre un T-90S / SK des forces armées vietnamiennes. pic.twitter.com/ZJG2U98BoQ

— Rebecca Rambar (@RebeccaRambar) December 31, 2021

"You have a bird problem?"

ZSU-23-4 self-propelled anti-aircraft guns of Vietnam People Air Force participating in a live-firing exercise. While the role of ZSU-23-4 lies in air defense, its fast-firing autocannons make quick work of ground targets too. pic.twitter.com/7IYM0fRDtt

— Lee Ann Quann (@AnnQuann) December 30, 2021

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  The Vietnamese Army Tested a Coastal Missile Complex on the KamAZ Chassis

02 Februari 2022



Bal E complex of the Vietnamese Army (photo : Đơn vị tác chiến điện tử)


In Vietnam, a coastal missile complex has been tested with a VCM-1 missile. The ammunition is made on the basis of the Russian anti-ship missile (ASM) Kh-35UE Bal. That was the message of Russian Gazette News.

Test clone of Bal Russia

On the large rocket ship of Vietnam is a three-axle KamAZ chassis. The machine carried 4 transport-launch containers with Russian rocket replicas. The newspaper notes that the Russian complex Bal is built on the basis of the MZKT-7930 chassis.



Vietnamese missile VCM-01 (photo : QPVN)


The Kh-35UE anti-ship missile was introduced in 2009. The ammunition is equipped with a shortened engine and an upgraded air channel, thus allowing increased fuel supply. The firing range of the Kh-35UE is 260 km. The Kh-35UE received the combined navigation system.

Boris Obnosov, CEO of the Union of Tactical Missiles Corporation, announced the results of the construction of a coastal defense complex. In the composition of the two-tiered protection system included BAL and BASTION.

In November, it became clear about the new missile for the Bal system. The complexes in Crimea are equipped with anti-ship missiles with increased range.

http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-vietnamese-army-tested-coastal.html  

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Vietnam Army to Field STV-380 Assault Rifles

08 Mei 2022

Vietnamese soldiers train with STV-380 assault rifle (photos : QPVN)

New Vietnamese soldiers training with the STV-380 7.62×39mm rifle. It can be seen that the STV-380 has finally made its way towards frontline units and is continuing to be issued across the People's Army of Vietnam as a standard-issue rifle.

The STV-380s had been manufactured at Factory Z111 as early as 2020 and were developed from localizing Israeli Galil Ace 32 rifles also produced in Vietnam for a short period of time after Israel Weapons Industries granted Vietnam license firearm production and transferred production technology.


(VietDefence)


DEFENSE STUDIES: Vietnam Army to Field STV-380 Assault Rifles (defense-studies.blogspot.com)

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XTC-02 Prototype de véhicule amphibie vietnamien

29 août 2022



Véhicule amphibie 4x4 XTC-02 (photos : Một Vòng Trái Đất)


La page VietDefense du 23 août 2022 a publié un article sur un nouveau véhicule amphibie testé par l’armée vietnamienne. Apparemment, cette image provient d’une vidéo Tiktok qui a maintenant été supprimée par le propriétaire, mais qui peut toujours être trouvée sur la chaîne Youtube téléchargée par MVTD.

Ce prototype du véhicule d’alerte locale par l’armée vietnamienne est la troisième fois après que l’armée vietnamienne ait précédemment introduit un camion obusier PTH-130 de calibre 130 mm et un véhicule à roues à chaîne XCB-01 qui ressemble à un BMP-1.





MVTD a mentionné que le véhicule amphibie qui a été testé était la deuxième version du véhicule, on peut interpréter que la première version de ce véhicule était le XTC-01.

Cette version APC du véhicule amphibie est capable de charger 2 personnes à l’avant (conducteur et commandant) et environ 8 personnes peuvent être transportées à l’arrière. La question demeure, d’où vient ce châssis de véhicule 4x4, peut-être du BTR-40 où le Vietnam possède environ 100 unités de ces véhicules ex-russes.


http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2022/08/xtc-02-prototipe-kendaraan-amfibi.html    

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First T-6C Trainer Aircraft for Vietnam to Arrive End of 2023

22 Desember 2022


Pilots of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Vietnam People's Army during training on the Beechcraft
T-6A Texan II training aircraft in the USA at Columbus Air Force Base (Mississippi), 2019 (photo : US
Embassy in Vietnam)


DEFENSE STUDIES: First T-6C Trainer Aircraft for Vietnam to Arrive End of 2023 (defense-studies.blogspot.com)