Vietnam Attends SAHA EXPO 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Turkey
At the invitation of the Ministry of National Defence of Turkey, a high-ranking delegation from the Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam, led by Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang—Member of the Party Central Committee, Member of the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission, and Deputy Minister of National Defence—attended the SAHA EXPO 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey. Joining the delegation’s activities at the exhibition was Dang Thi Thu Ha, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to Turkey.
Held biennially since 2018, SAHA is one of the largest international exhibitions in the fields of defence, aerospace, and space technology.
Delegates at the opening of SAHA EXPO 2026.
Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang (left) and Major General Nguyen Duy Minh—Deputy Director General of the Foreign Relations Department (Ministry of National Defence)—attending the opening ceremony of SAHA EXPO 2026.
This year’s exhibition brings together over 1,700 enterprises from 120 countries, including major defense corporations, government and military organizations (Ministries of National Defence and security agencies), as well as research and development centers.
Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang and the Vietnamese Ambassador to Turkey, Dang Thi Thu Ha, attending SAHA EXPO 2026.
SAHA 2026 showcases over 300 new defense products and technological solutions. Participation in the exhibition continues to affirm Vietnam's consistent policy of enhancing international integration in defense and promoting defense industry cooperation oriented toward being self-reliant, self-strengthening, autonomous, modern, and dual-use. This contributes to building a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern Vietnam People's Army, fulfilling the requirements of Fatherland protection in the new situation. Through its attendance at the exhibition, the Ministry of National Defence of Vietnam introduced the nation's defense industry and engaged in learning and exchanging experiences in organizing and preparing for the 3rd Vietnam International Defence Expo in December 2026.
Viettel's booth at SAHA EXPO 2026.
Delegates taking a photo at the Viettel booth.
During the Exhibition, the Vietnamese delegation visited the pavilions of the world's leading defense industry corporations to explore the latest achievements in defense technology, aerospace, modern weapon systems, and dual-use technology solutions, while fostering cooperation in research, development, and technology transfer.
Notably, at this event, Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech) — a member of the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group — showcased 73 high-tech products across 8 key sectors: Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Optronics, Military Communications, Command and Control (C2) Systems, Simulation Models, Private 5G Networks. This portfolio reflects the strategic orientation towards developing a comprehensive defense technology ecosystem while demonstrating the capability to master core technologies.
The Vietnamese delegation visiting the pavilion of China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO)
Visiting the pavilion of the Turkish defense industry company ROKETSAN.
Beyond the objective of seeking customers, Viettel High Tech positions itself as a partner within the value chain. Within the framework of the exhibition, Viettel High Tech has implemented a working schedule with various key partners in the Turkish defense industry ecosystem, ranging from research institutions like TÜBİTAK and technology firms such as SDT Space & Defence Technologies and Transvaro, to major corporations like STM and Roketsan.
This approach highlights a strategy of simultaneously connecting multiple links in the value chain—from research and development (R&D) to integration and commercialization. Through this, Viettel High Tech does not merely stop at product promotion, but aims for co-development opportunities, technology integration, and participation in large-scale programs with its partners.
SAHA 2026 marks a crucial step for Viettel to gradually deepen its involvement in the global defense industry supply chain, laying the foundation for 'Make in Vietnam' solutions to expand into international markets.
Source: QDNN