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Indo-Pacific News – Geo-Politics & Defense News
The Vietnamese People’s Air Force currently maintains a fleet of ten Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft, complemented by 35 Su-30s and 34 Su-22s. In a surprising twist, there’s speculation of a possible addition of American aircraft to Vietnam’s arsenal soon.
The first indication of this evolution came in 2021, as Vietnam placed an order for at least three T-6 Texan II trainers from American manufacturer Beechcraft. The delivery of these aircraft is still pending. This apparent shift is concurrent with the thawing of relations between Vietnam and the United States, a development largely driven by shared concerns regarding China. Tiếp tục đọc “F-16 Viper could fly alongside Su-30 in Vietnam People’s Air Force”