Airbus Group strengthens defense cooperation with Vietnam

Ahead of the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024, Airbus leaders shared about the group's growing role in Vietnam's defense sector.

On the morning of December 18, 2024, ahead of the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024, Airbus Group held a press conference to share Airbus' insights into Vietnam's military modernization efforts and how Airbus is ready to support these important needs.

Airbus Group held a press conference ahead of the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024

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

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

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

In addition, Airbus also introduced the H225M, a combat-proven multi-role military helicopter, to strengthen Vietnam’s helicopter fleet. Designed for troop transport, search and rescue (SAR), and high-risk missions, the H225M military helicopter offers exceptional heavy-lift capabilities. These superior features make the H225M the ideal helicopter for a wide range of complex and challenging missions.

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 upgraded H145 model with a 5-blade main rotor system increases the helicopter’s payload capacity by 150 kg, thereby further improving its performance. The new H145 series will make Vietnam’s helicopter fleet more versatile and flexible for missions requiring rapid response in Vietnam’s diverse terrain.

Airbus will also launch 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 gathering, surveillance, target designation and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. With more than 3,700 hours of operational flight time on land and at sea, Flexrotor is the optimal solution to enhance Vietnam's security and surveillance capabilities.

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

Ms. Hoang Tri Mai - General Director of Airbus in Vietnam said that Vietnam is one of Airbus's key markets in the Asia-Pacific region.

The partnership between Airbus and Vietnam has expanded to include commercial aircraft, defense and helicopters. "Airbus has strategic advantages to accompany Vietnam, providing advanced solutions and technologies to improve aircraft operation capacity, stabilize the regional situation and achieve long-term security goals," Ms. Hoang Tri Mai informed.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/tap-doan-airbus-tang-cuong-hop-tac-quoc-phong-voi-viet-nam-364874.html