Naval Warfare
Vietnam prioritises ways to modernise its navy
Vietnam is continually seeking to modernise its modestly equipped navy, and new amphibious warfare vessels and frigates are on the cards for the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN), as well as larger vessels for the Vietnam Coast Guard.
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