Czech Republic to boost aircraft and radar supply to Vietnam.
The Czech Republic is in talks with Vietnam for military supplies, including aircraft, radars, upgrades of armored vehicles, and firearms, as Hanoi aims at diversifying its mostly Russian arsenal. Security was one of the top topics discussed with Vietnam leaders by Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala in a three-day visit to the country last week. The former Soviet satellite state is seen as being well positioned to meet some of Vietnam's growing security needs as its military firms excel in retrofitting Russian gear and often manufacture new equipment that is compatible with Soviet legacy arms.