Development prospect of Vietnam Air Force

The construction plan of Vietnam Air Force requires that large-scale modernization be completed before 20 15. Therefore, the Vietnamese Air Force has mainly taken the following measures:

Outsourcing of third-generation fighters and surface-to-air missiles. On the basis of purchasing 12 Su -27s, 4 Su -30MK and 12 S-300mul surface-to-air missile systems from Russia, Vietnam signed an agreement with Russia to purchase 8 Su -30MK2 in June 2009. 20 10 In February, Russia signed an agreement with Vietnam to sell 12 Su -30MK2 fighters, and Russia will deliver them to Vietnam during 2010-201.

Batch refit 140 MIG -29M aircraft and gradually replace MIG -2 1, MIG -23 and Su -22 aircraft. The massive upgrade of SA-2 surface-to-air missile system and the continued introduction of S-300PMUl have further strengthened Vietnam's air defense forces.

Transform and upgrade airport equipment, improve support capabilities, and focus on ensuring combat capabilities in the South China Sea. At the end of 2007, Vietnam built an airport on Changsha Island in Nansha Islands. Changsha County, the administrative agency of Nansha, was established to encourage immigrants and invest110 billion VND to build municipal facilities.

Giraffe air defense radar system has been introduced from Sweden, and plans to introduce a number of long-range early warning radars from France, Poland and Russia are being stepped up.

The ultimate goal of the Vietnamese Air Force is to build a modern force consisting of 180 third-generation fighters and 50 advanced armed helicopters.