Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Vietnam to Acquire Lockheed Martin Helicopters Amid Trade Talks
Vietnam is planning to buy two helicopters from Lockheed Martin, a US company.
This is a big deal because the US lifted a ban on selling weapons to Vietnam a few years ago.
The deal could cost over $100 million and might include more helicopters later.
Vietnamese pilots are already training with the new choppers.
This purchase might also help Vietnam in trade talks with the United States, as the country looks to buy more American military equipment.
The deal is part of Vietnam's effort to diversify its military and strengthen its position.
Vietnam's police ministry agreed to buy two Lockheed Martin helicopters.
The deal is a key security agreement since the U.S. lifted its arms embargo on Vietnam in 2016.
The deal is worth over $100 million and may include more choppers.
Vietnamese pilots are training with Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky helicopters, likely S-92 model.
The purchase could strengthen Vietnam’s position in trade negotiations with the U.S.
- Who
- Vietnam's police ministry and Lockheed Martin.
- What
- Vietnam's police ministry agreed to buy two Lockheed Martin helicopters.
- When
- The exact completion date of the deal is unknown.
- Where
- Vietnam.
- Why
- To diversify Vietnam's military arsenal and potentially strengthen trade negotiations with the United States.
US Concerns
Vietnamese Perspective
Human Rights
US Concerns
U.S. State Department raised concerns about human rights violations by Vietnamese security forces.
Vietnamese Perspective
Vietnam's foreign ministry considers the report biased and inaccurate.
- Buyer
- Vietnam's police ministry
- Seller
- Lockheed Martin
- Items
- Two Helicopters
- Approximate value
- Over $100 million
- Helicopter Model (Likely)
- S-92
- Arms Embargo Lifted
- 2016