Vietnam attends SAHA 2026 defence, aerospace exhibition in Türkiye

Vietnam’s participation in SAHA 2026 International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul reflects the country’s consistent policy of enhancing international defence integration and promoting defence industry cooperation towards self-reliance, self-strengthening, modernisation and dual-use development.

A high-ranking delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence led by Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang has attended the SAHA 2026 International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul at the invitation of the Turkish Ministry of National Defence.

Held biennially since 2018, SAHA 2026 is among the world’s major international exhibitions in defence, aerospace and space technology.

Vietnam attends SAHA 2026 defence, aerospace exhibition in Türkiye -0
The Vietnamese delegation attends the SAHA 2026 International Defence & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul. Photo: qdnd.vn

This year’s edition brings together more than 1,700 enterprises from 120 countries, including major defence corporations, government and military agencies, as well as research and development centres. More than 300 new defence products and technological solutions are introduced at the May 5-9 event.

Vietnam’s participation in the exhibition reflects the country’s consistent policy of enhancing international defence integration and promoting defence industry cooperation towards self-reliance, self-strengthening, modernisation and dual-use development. The effort also contributes to building the Vietnam People's Army into a revolutionary, regular, elite and modern force capable of meeting national defence requirements in the new context.

The event also provides an opportunity for the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence to introduce the country’s defence industry and exchange experience in preparation for the third Vietnam International Defence Expo 2026.

During the exhibition, the Vietnamese delegation is scheduled to visit booths of leading global defence manufacturers, learning about the latest advances in defence technology, aerospace industry development, modern weapons systems and dual-use technological solutions, while exploring opportunities for research cooperation, technology development and transfer.

Notably, Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech) under the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel), showcases 73 high-tech products across eight key areas, including radar, electronic warfare, unmanned aerial vehicles, electro-optics, military communications, command-and-control systems, simulation models and private 5G networks.

The portfolio reflected the company’s strategy of building a comprehensive defence technology ecosystem and demonstrated its growing mastery of core technologies.

Beyond product promotion, Viettel High Tech seeks to position itself as a partner in the defence industrial value chain. On the sidelines of the exhibition, it plans to hold working sessions with major Turkish partners, including TUBITAK, SDT Space & Defence Technologies, Transvaro, STM and Roketsan.

The approach highlights a strategy of connecting multiple links in the value chain, from research and development to integration and commercialisation.

Through SAHA 2026, Viettel High Tech aims to gradually deepen its participation in the global defence industrial supply chain and create a stronger foundation for “Make in Vietnam” solutions to expand into international markets.

VNA

Other News

Vietnam targets at least 10 large strategic technology firms by 2030

Vietnam targets at least 10 large strategic technology firms by 2030

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed a decision approving a plan to develop large domestic strategic technology enterprises in the 2026–2030 period, aimed at advancing digital infrastructure, digital human resources, digital data, strategic technologies and cybersecurity.

Protecting users crucial in building digital trust: Experts

Protecting users crucial in building digital trust: Experts

In Vietnam, digital transformation in the finance and banking sector is accelerating cashless payments, expanding access to financial services, improving market transparency and supporting economic growth and macroeconomic management.

Fostering skilled workforce for innovation era: experts

Fostering skilled workforce for innovation era: experts

Experts said close coordination among State management agencies, research institutes, universities, and businesses will improve training quality and serve the dual goals of quality education and practical research application.

Startup forum bridges Silicon Valley and local innovation ecosystem

Startup forum bridges Silicon Valley and local innovation ecosystem

The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), Saigon Asset Management (SAM), and Plug and Play Tech Centre co-hosted the “From Vietnam to Silicon Valley” forum, exploring AI innovation, venture capital, and pathways to integrate Vietnam’s startup ecosystem with Silicon Valley and global markets.

Experts call for stronger action against fake news online

Experts call for stronger action against fake news online

Experts have warned that fake news, misinformation and harmful online content are increasingly shaping public perceptions, particularly among young people, and stressed the need for stronger legal safeguards, technology tools and wider dissemination of credible information to tackle the problem effectively.

Protecting digital future in post-quantum, AI era

Protecting digital future in post-quantum, AI era

Participants highlighted the importance of building a proactive, synchronised and sustainable national cybersecurity ecosystem through closer cooperation among regulators, technology firms, research institutions and cybersecurity experts.

SK Group partners to build AI ecosystem in Vietnam

SK Group partners to build AI ecosystem in Vietnam

SK Innovation and SK Telecom signed MoUs with Nghe An province and the National Innovation Centre of Vietnam to advance AI ecosystem development and support the country’s long-term growth strategy.

Vietnam Research Excellence Fellowship for 2026-2030 approved

Vietnam Research Excellence Fellowship for 2026-2030 approved

Under the Vietnam Research Excellence Fellowship (VREF) for the 2026–2030 period, PhD students are identified as a core research force directly contributing to breakthroughs in sci-tech and innovation. Investing in top-tier doctoral candidates is more than workforce development, but a high-stakes strategic bet to forge a cohort of world-class scientists and technologists who can power Vietnam’s long-term economic ambitions.