Viettel's technological capabilities as seen through the lens of Army Recognition military magazine.

The signing ceremony for the strategy to attract international media attention.

Recently, the military magazine Army Recognition published an analysis of the agreement between Viettel High Tech and John Cockerill Defense, considering it a prime example of transnational cooperation in the context of strengthening Vietnam-France relations.

The article highlights the synergy between Viettel High Tech's expertise in electronic warfare, sensors, and system integration and John Cockerill Defense's capabilities in turret design and manufacturing, as well as its global marketing network.

This article is based on information regarding the cooperation announced in May 2025 at the French Embassy in Hanoi , where Viettel High Tech (VHT) and John Cockerill Defense officially signed a Framework Agreement (FPA) to establish long-term cooperation in the development, production, and marketing of advanced land-based defense systems, with a focus on export.

Assessing the business opportunities for expanding into international markets, Thierry Renaudin, CEO of John Cockerill Defense, stated that in a volatile world , nations must ensure their self-defense capabilities, and high-quality defense equipment is an essential element.

This presents both an opportunity and a challenge, requiring Viettel High Tech and John Cockerill Defense to jointly develop cutting-edge technology products at competitive costs.

Viettel High Tech and John Cockerill Defense signed a framework agreement to establish long-term cooperation in the development, production, and marketing of advanced land-based defense systems, with a focus on export.

Army Recognition cites this argument to demonstrate that Vietnamese businesses not only supply components but also proactively control the high-tech value chain. The article assesses Viettel's infrastructure, production capacity, and export ambitions as aligning with the modular weapons platform deployment strategy pursued by John Cockerill Defense.

Viettel's capabilities are affirmed through the lens of Army Recognition.

Army Recognition noted that in the defense sector, Viettel has researched and manufactured more than 60 products across 10 technology groups: communication systems, radar, electronic warfare, UAVs, etc. Army Recognition dedicated several lines to listing these capabilities, stating that they reflect the military's efforts to modernize its equipment and its potential for global commercialization. Viettel's experience in electronic warfare, sensors, and system integration is the missing piece for John Cockerill Defense to complete its next-generation armored vehicle solution.

Established over two decades ago, Army Recognition provides news, analysis, and databases on military equipment to readers in more than 150 countries. This publication is considered a regular reference source by experts, manufacturers, and military agencies worldwide.

The fact that Army Recognition devoted significant space to the Viettel-John Cockerill event demonstrates the level of interest from international defense media in Vietnam's industrial capabilities.

The magazine cited Viettel's capabilities three times, ranging from radar and UAVs to electronic warfare, and concluded that this partnership reflects a trend of international cooperation aimed at enhancing competitiveness, promoting technology transfer, and strengthening the bilateral industrial base. This assessment indirectly affirms Viettel's position in the global arms value chain.

The magazine used the terms "experience" and "technology ownership" when describing Viettel, placing the Vietnamese company on par with its European counterpart in terms of R&D capabilities.

The Viettel-John Cockerill agreement reflects the trend of defense companies of different nationalities cooperating to increase competitiveness and shorten supply chains.

The Viettel-John Cockerill agreement reflects the trend of defense companies of different nationalities cooperating to increase competitiveness and shorten supply chains. In the long term, the cooperation is expected to create co-developed systems that meet the changing requirements of armed forces in various combat environments.

In summary, Army Recognition's analysis highlights Viettel's capabilities at two levels: technical and system capabilities. The fact that a prestigious international defense publication highly regards Viettel further reinforces the evidence that Vietnamese enterprises have joined the ranks of high-tech defense solution providers in the global market.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/nang-luc-cong-nghe-viettel-duoi-lang-kinh-tap-chi-quan-su-army-recognition-post1042714.vnp