Vietnam has started building what it says is its largest and most advanced warship built at home, an anti-submarine frigate that will rely heavily on Vietnamese technology and weapons.
The multi-purpose frigate is being built by Sông Thu Corporation in Da Nang and is expected to be completed within 36 months. It is designed to detect and destroy submarines.
The project is part of Vietnam’s effort to strengthen its domestic defence industry and reduce its dependence on imported military equipment, much of which has traditionally come from Russia.
Vietnam has long been involved in maritime disputes with China and other countries claiming parts of the South China Sea. At the same time, its navy has been undergoing modernisation, including the acquisition of Russian-built Kilo-class submarines and Gepard-class frigates.
New frigate to use Vietnamese weapons and technology
Vietnamese authorities said the ship is being designed and built using technology and expertise developed in the country. They said Vietnam
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