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Vietnam begins construction of largest homemade anti-submarine warship

Created at 11 Aug · 2:42 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Vietnam has started construction on its largest and most advanced domestically produced anti-submarine frigate at the Song Thu Shipyard in Danang City. The vessel will feature domestically developed or assembled weapons and military equipment, reflecting Vietnam's policy to enhance its autonomous defense manufacturing capabilities.

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Who's Involved

Vietnam
began construction on largest homemade anti-submarine warship
Song Thu Shipyard
location of frigate construction in Danang City
Quan Doi Nhan Dan newspaper
reported on the frigate construction
Viettel
military-run telecoms and technology group involved in construction
Vietnam begins construction of largest homemade anti-submarine warship

↳ Why This Matters

The construction of this advanced warship signifies Vietnam's growing ambition to bolster its domestic defense manufacturing capabilities and enhance its naval power amidst regional maritime disputes, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.

Key facts

  • Vietnam has commenced construction of its largest and most advanced domestically produced anti-submarine frigate.
  • The frigate is being built at the Song Thu Shipyard in Danang City.
  • The vessel's weapons and military equipment will largely be developed or assembled within Vietnam.
  • The project supports Vietnam's goal of an autonomous and self-reliant defense industry.
  • Military technology group Viettel is involved in the development and installation of the ship's systems.

Vietnam has initiated the construction of what it claims to be its largest and most sophisticated domestically manufactured anti-submarine frigate. The vessel is being built at the Song Thu Shipyard in Danang City, according to a report by the military-owned Quan Doi Nhan Dan newspaper.

The frigate will feature a significant proportion of its weaponry and military hardware developed or assembled within Vietnam. This initiative aligns with Vietnam's strategic policy to foster an independent, self-reliant, and modern defense industry, reducing its dependence on imported military hardware, particularly from Russia.

The project involves collaboration between the navy, Song Thu Shipyard, and military entities like Viettel, which will contribute to the development and installation of the ship's systems. This development occurs amidst Vietnam's ongoing maritime disputes with China and other claimants in the South China Sea.

Vietnam's navy has been undergoing modernization, incorporating Russian-built Kilo-class submarines and Gepard-class frigates, alongside its growing fleet of domestically produced missile boats and patrol vessels. The country is set to host the Vietnam International Defence Expo in December, aiming to further promote its domestic defense production and diversify its equipment sources.

Frequently asked questions

The frigate is being built at the Song Thu Shipyard in Danang City, Vietnam.

Most of the weapons and military equipment for the frigate will be developed or assembled in Vietnam, reflecting a push for domestic capabilities.

Vietnam aims to develop a defense industry that is autonomous, self-reliant, self-strengthening, dual-use, and modern.

What Happens Next

01Vietnam will host the Vietnam International Defence Expo in December.

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How It Developed

Vietnam began construction of its largest domestically made anti-submarine frigate.
The vessel is being built at the Song Thu Shipyard in Danang City.
Most of the frigate's weapons and military equipment will be developed or assembled in Vietnam.
The project aligns with Vietnam's policy of developing an autonomous and self-reliant defense industry.
Military-run Viettel and other defense units will collaborate on the vessel's construction and equipment.
Vietnam's navy has been modernizing with Russian-built submarines and frigates, alongside domestically built vessels.
Vietnam will host the Vietnam International Defence Expo in December to boost domestic production.

Sources

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Vietnam starts building largest homemade anti-submarine warshipReuters

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