According to Reuters, Vietnam has already carried out preliminary negotiations with the Swedish group Saab and Dassault of France to purchase at least 12 fighters.
In the news release dated 04/22/2016, Reuters (UK), said that because the Chinese increasingly assertive actions in the South China Sea, to the South East Asian countries will speed up efforts replacement of the outdated fighters and paves the way for multi-billion dollar transactions for corporations benefit large weapons production.
According to Reuters, although defense budgets of countries in Southeast Asia is quite tight, but they are extremely "busy shopping" after a period of 5 years of lull. Reliable sources from the defense industry and close to the government said that in the coming months may witness a multi-billion dollar transactions from Malaysia and Vietnam.
At arms exhibition to be held in Kuala Lumpur this week will attract many buyers and arms suppliers such as Russia, France, Britain, China, Pakistan and the United States. This event is held every two years, the participants are expected to "noisy" than ever.
Malaysia is planning to replace the fighter MiG-29, after years of delays. Kuala Lumpur can order up to 18 jets, a deal potentially worth over $ 2.5 billion, a reliable source from the defense industry told Reuters.
Other options include fighter aircraft, such as the Saab Gripen, Eurofighter Typhoon, Russia's Sukhoi Su-30 and JF-17's Chinese joint venture -Pakistan. The French side is quite optimistic about the ability to win contracts for aircraft Rafales, but other contractors also have their hopes.
"We're hoping to give Malaysian 9 Typhoon aircraft," said John Brosnan, head of conglomerate BAE Systemscho said.
Malaysian Defense Ministry did not give any comment on the talks.
Reuters adds Vietnam, can also choose a new supplier instead of the traditional partner Russia to Vietnam will be one of the next customer's weapons manufacturing corporations Western weapons .
Several unnamed sources said, Vietnam has carried out preliminary negotiations with the Swedish group Saab and Dassault of France to plan the procurement of at least 12 fighters. This information leaks from officials in the defense industry and a separate source familiar with the negotiations in the government said.
Sources from the defense industry, said Vietnam is negotiating with Moscow to equip several Su-35 fighters. Meanwhile the group's official arms exporter Rosoboronexport refused to comment on any negotiations with Vietnam.
Vietnam officials rarely comment on the issue of armament procurement, and gives no comment on the question of Reuters.
(Infonet)
Seperti nya Kebutuhan alutsista Vietnam Sudah Sangat Mendesak. Belanja gak berhenti2. Indo dan malay aja masih menunda. Vietnam duit nya dari mana ya? PDB Ind 5x > Viet. CMIIW
BalasHapusngutang... bakalan nyicil 20-30th kaya zaman pak soekarno waktu dulu jor2an beli barang ruski
HapusUtang opsi yg tepat buat vietnam untung antisipasi lcs
HapusUtang opsi yg tepat buat vietnam untung antisipasi lcs
HapusVetnam contoh negara biar baru merdeka konsisten belanja alat perang sesuai ke butuhan bukan asal pesan ...asal bikin proyek kelar bank saku penuh kwalitas urusan belakang .
BalasHapusbank saku ?
Hapusmaksudnya opo?
wah.. vietnam engak cukup dengan pesawat perang rusia mahu nambahi beli pesawat dari barat..uwangnya banyak sekali tu vietnam.
BalasHapusIt's fake news you should check your news source Vietnam is buying Su35 how can they buy Gripen and Rafale is out of the question as it cost 250 million per plane why is Vietnam going to get the money. The Gripen and Su35 cost about the same but considering the infrastructure investment it would cost much more while the Su35 would be cheapest option
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