Vietnam has shown a high interest in defense industry cooperation with Hanwha as it promotes military modernization, Defense Studies reports. During his visit to Korea, Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang had a surprise meeting with Hanwha Aerospace executives and inspected the K9A1 self-propelled howitzers deployed in the South Korean Army.
According to the industry on March 30, Minister Jang secretly visited the Hanwha Aerospace site during his visit to Korea on the 27th and 29th. He is believed to have discussed arms export contracts and technology transfers. Indeed, Vietnam is seeking to modernize its army and is considering the introduction of new weapons.
In a meeting with South Korean Prime Minister Han Deok-soo on March 28, Vietnamese Defense Minister Jang showed great interest in the K9A1 self-propelled howitzer. On the same day, they visited the 7th Artillery Brigade under the 7th Mobile Corps (hereafter referred to as the 7th Corps) stationed near Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, which operates the K9A1 self-propelled howitzer.