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Vietnam Launches Largest Home-Built Anti-Submarine Frigate

8/11/2026

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Vietnam has begun building its largest domestically made anti-submarine frigate.
The ship is being built at the Song Thu Shipyard in Danang.
Most weapons and equipment will be developed or assembled in Vietnam.
The project follows a policy for an autonomous defence industry and precedes the third Vietnam Defence Expo in Hanoi in December.

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Vietnam has begun building its largest domestically made anti-submarine frigate.
The ship is being built at the Song Thu Shipyard in Danang.
Most weapons and equipment will be developed or assembled in Vietnam.
The project follows a policy for an autonomous defence industry and precedes the third Vietnam Defence Expo in Hanoi in December.