The exhibition, a leading ASEAN platform for defence, security, and technology collaboration, opened on November 10, gathering more than 617 companies and brands from 38 countries, covering the land, sea, air, space, and cybersecurity sectors.

Tang Truong Son, Deputy General Director of Viettel Manufacturing, said the company is showcasing three major product ecosystems at the event: Viettel AI, the 5G telecommunications network, and telecommunication infrastructure solutions, including the 5G Private system designed exclusively for defence.

In the field of artificial intelligence (AI), Viettel is introducing four core platforms: Cyberbot – a virtual assistant developed for public officials and court staff; Data – a platform offering big data analytics to support comprehensive governmental reporting; Digital Twin – providing digital replicas for telecom stations, remote antenna control, and smart city applications; and AI API solutions – converting speech to text and vice versa.

Son noted that visitors expressed strong interest in Viettel’s defence-focused 5G Private network, its defence and aerospace manufacturing capabilities, defence-grade fibre-optic products, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). He emphasised that the exhibition presents a valuable opportunity to connect with potential partners, especially those from Thailand and India.

Participating for the first time with its own booth, Z76 is also introducing advanced, self-developed technologies, said Col. Nguyen Huu Loi, Deputy Director of Business at the company. Z76’s exhibits include camouflage materials, sniper camouflage suits, low-emission camouflage uniforms, defence camouflage paints, and military medical equipment used in field treatment. Loi expressed his hope that these products, particularly the camouflage solutions, will attract greater interest from international partners and visitors.

This year’s exhibition features a wide array of defence technologies, including weapons systems, firearms, missiles, tanks, UAVs, transport and naval vessels, satellites and telecommunications equipment, electronic warfare systems, fire-control systems, launchers, and key military software and hardware for cyber defence and disaster response.

In the homeland security segment, exhibitors are showcasing the latest innovations in surveillance systems, intrusion alarms, access and electronic security, personal firearms, body armour, riot control gear, protective gloves, night-vision technology, and communication jamming devices.

This year’s edition also places special emphasis on advancements in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence for defence applications.

Running from November 10 to 13, the event includes a series of seminars and technology forums exploring current and future trends such as AI, autonomous weapons, cybersecurity, and UAVs, as well as the ethical, legal, and governance challenges they pose. Discussions also aim to enhance understanding of international law, especially International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and related international conventions.

140 exhibitors to join Vietnam int’l defence expo

As many as 140 exhibitors from 27 countries worldwide, including major powerhouses like the US, the UK, and France, have confirmed their participation at the second Vietnam International Defence Expo to be held by the Ministry of National Defence in mid-December, heard a press conference in Hanoi on November 15.