IAF Chief begins three-day visit to Vietnam to boost defence cooperation
The two sides explored new avenues to enhance collaboration, particularly in the air domain, as part of efforts to further strengthen the existing bilateral partnership
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh commenced a three-day official visit to Vietnam on Monday, August 3, 2026, with the objective of bolstering defence ties and deepening military cooperation between the two nations. Upon his arrival in Hanoi, Singh met with India’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Tshering W. Sherpa, who provided him with an overview of the developing India-Vietnam bilateral relationship prior to his official engagements.
Singh was greeted with a ceremonial welcome by the Air Defence–Air Force Service of the Vietnam People’s Army, followed by bilateral talks with Lieutenant-General Vu Hong Son, the Commander of the Air Defence–Air Force Service. During these discussions, both sides assessed the advancements in current defence cooperation and investigated novel ways to amplify collaboration, particularly in the air sector, as part of their endeavor to fortify the existing bilateral partnership.
The visit emphasizes India and Vietnam's joint dedication to intensifying their comprehensive strategic partnership and reinforcing defense cooperation in the face of increasing strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific region. Notably, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh recently announced that India had signed a deal for a BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with Vietnam, underscoring the growing military ties between the two countries.
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