The POTENTIAL market in South East Asia

• Viet Nam consistently ranks within the Top 20/145 in the annual Military Strength Ranking by the reputed Global Firepower. The country allocates an annual defense budget that consistently exceeds 2% of its GDP (Source: National Defense White Paper 2019).

• The government is committed to establishing a modern Vietnamese People's Army by 2030. This vision emphasizes investing in the defense industry with a focus on self-reliance, self-sufficiency, versatility, and modernization. Simultaneously, there is a concerted effort to enhance international collaboration in research and manufacturing. The government also aims to diversify cooperation in the procurement of weapons, vehicles, and military equipment.

The ONLY international defense and security event in Viet Nam

• The ONLY event  in Viet Nam biennially hosted by Ministry of National Defence that bring all top international defense and security manufacturers, suppliers and local military and armed forces together at one place.

• The PERFECT platform where products and technology solutions are presented directly to influential decision-makers from major defense and security agencies and units through exhibits showcase and technical seminars. 

• The SPECIAL edition to  celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Viet Nam People’s Army with significant activites provides more opportunity for exhibitors to access to high-ranking defence and military leaders from Viet Nam, ASEAN and other countries.

Opportunities to be part of the activities

Product and Technology Showcase:

This exhibition provides a platform for businesses to showcase their products, technologies, and solutions related to defense and security. This allows them to introduce their advanced products and technologies to the armed forces of Vietnam and neighboring countries.

Technical Presentations:

With selected specialised topics, the Technical Presentations create opportunities for for weapon manufacturers, defense equipment providers, and security experts to share information about their products, technologies, and solutions to the authorities and units of the Armed Forces of Vietnam. It is also a platform for manufacturers to identify the needs of users regarding the technical challenges they are facing, enabling collaborative efforts to devise comprehensive solutions, enhance products, and improve services.

High-Level Delegations:

Over 140 high-level international delegations including Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Commanders of defense and security forces from various countries and over 350 senior national delegations are invited.

Business Networking:

The event offers opportunities to connect defense forces, defense cooperation agencies, military trade organizations, and defense industry manufacturers and suppliers. By establishing partnerships, all parties can collaborate to develop products and services in the defense and security sector, benefitting all involved.

Viet Nam Defence Expo 2022 Fast Fact

25,000 sqm Indoor and Outdoor

175 Exhibitors from 31 Countries

06 National Pavilions

25,000 Trade Visitors 

300 National Delegations

52 International D elegations

80 Biliteral Meetings

15 Technical Presentations

Top 10 Sectors:

• Navy

• Airforces

• Army

• Terrorist Security

• Cyber Security

• General Logistics

• Simulation Training

• Communications

• Legal Forces

• Local Distributors

Top 10 Interested Products

• Airborne Platform Systems & Equipment

• Air Defence Systems & Equipment

• Missiles

• Helicopters

• Armoured vehicles and Armoured personal vehicles

• Navigation Systems

• Ammunitions

• UAVs, Drone

• Weapons, equipment for special forces

• Submarine

Top 5 Reasons to Visit

• Update new Products and Technologies

• Connect to Manufacturers and Suppliers

• Look for solutions for existing technical problem

• Collect Information

• Consider for next time participation

Exhibitor Voices

“We have 18 companies in the Indian Defence Pavilion at the exhibition. This time we bring all our best products and technologies. We are very honored to be here.”

Mr. Natarajan Thiruvenkadam, Representative of Indian Pavilion

“Our company is very honored to participate in this exhibition. We bring here the most advanced technologies. This is a rare opportunity for all parties to meet and exchange professional knowledge”

Mr. Dorol Korol – Vice Director of Sales & Marketing, SK Group

“ This is the first time the Viet Nam Defence Expo is organized. We have made efforts to bring the best-quality products to introduce to a wide range of visitors. We hope to continue participating in the exhibition in the coming years.”

Mr. Rahul Tripathi, Vice General Director of Marketing & Export  – Brahmos Aerospace