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Vietnam Boosts Military Ties with $8 Billion Russian Deal

10/28/2025

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Vietnam and Russia have strengthened military ties through significant purchases of Russian equipment.
A New York Times report shows Vietnam is acquiring advanced systems, including electronic warfare capabilities for the Su-35, potentially worth $8 billion.
Rostec documents indicate Vietnam routes payments through a joint venture to evade sanctions.
Despite improved U.S.-Vietnam ties under U.S. President Donald Trump, a Vietnamese military official calls for diversified defense supply and non-military U.S. cooperation.

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Story summary

Vietnam and Russia have strengthened military ties through significant purchases of Russian equipment.
A New York Times report shows Vietnam is acquiring advanced systems, including electronic warfare capabilities for the Su-35, potentially worth $8 billion.
Rostec documents indicate Vietnam routes payments through a joint venture to evade sanctions.
Despite improved U.S.-Vietnam ties under U.S. President Donald Trump, a Vietnamese military official calls for diversified defense supply and non-military U.S. cooperation.