Although collisions, confrontations, and harassment in the South China Sea (SCS) often make the headlines these days, the reach and depth of China’s strategy of intrusive patrolling as Beijing seeks to establish a persistent and dominant presence in the sea are not widely understood. The People’s...
Vietnam People’s Navy
OPINION | Why a maritime focus is vital for Vietnam’s security
Geography influences the strategic choices of all countries, but Vietnam is an interesting case of a “swing” state in comparative grand-strategy terms. The co ..
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New RIBs delivered to Vietnam Navy, Coast Guard
British Columbia-based Titan Boats has handed over six new rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) to the Vietnamese government for use by the country’s navy and coast guard. ..
COLUMN | Proliferation of naval and paramilitary assets means Vietnam is a rapidly emerging maritime power [Naval Gazing]
China’s unrelenting efforts to dominate the South China Sea (SCS) and to restrict its use by vessels of other nations has proved to be a catalyst for the upgrading of r ..
VESSEL REVIEW | Highly versatile, deep-diving submarine rescue vehicle for Vietnam People’s Navy
The Vietnam People’s Navy will soon begin operational deployments of a new deep-diving submersible capable of rescuing crews of submerged submarines in distress. Th ..
Tensions building in the South China Sea
Tensions have been escalating in the South China Sea (SCS) in recent weeks, as Beijing tests the resolve of new US President Joe Biden by ramping up activity in pursuit ..