IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh undertook a 3-day visit to Vietnam from March 10-12, 2025
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IAF Chief begins three-day visit to Vietnam to boost defence cooperation
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh commenced a three-day official visit to Vietnam from March 10-12, 2025, aimed at enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, particularly in the air domain. The visit underscores India's Act East Policy and deepening strategic ties with Vietnam amid growing regional security dynamics. Both sides discussed new avenues for collaboration including training, maintenance, and joint exercises. This engagement strengthens India-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and is significant for defence diplomacy questions in competitive exams.
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Visit focused on enhancing defence cooperation in the air domain including training and joint exercises
Part of India's Act East Policy and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam (established 2016)
Discussions included new avenues for collaboration in maintenance, capacity building, and air force-level engagement
Vietnam is a key ASEAN partner; India has previously supplied Dhruv helicopters and offered Brahmos missiles
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