Vietnam's land reclamation frenzy in the South China Sea, 250 million USD to purchase 20 K-9 guns from South Korea: All gun barrels are aimed north! Vietnam is carrying out large-scale land reclamation projects on island reefs in the South China Sea in an organized manner. Especially on Hon Ngu Island, the Vietnamese side has not only expanded the land area of the reef several times, but also built a sheltered harbor on the island.
Previously, Vietnam mainly relied on manual labor for land reclamation, transporting stones and cement from the mainland by boat to gradually build up land. In recent years, Vietnam has significantly accelerated the process by purchasing large dredging equipment from countries such as the Netherlands. Recently, Vietnam has tasted the benefits of exporting oil. Moreover, Vietnam's elongated geography is also very advantageous.
According to a report by "Asia Economic", Vietnam is updating its artillery forces composed of 1700 various types of artillery and mortars. Vietnam is receiving the K-9 type 155mm self-propelled howitzer manufactured by South Korea.
Turkey, Poland, Finland, and at least six other NATO countries are equipped with this gun. This contract is worth 250 million USD, ordering 20 K-9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzers made in South Korea.
This batch of the latest artillery will be deployed in northern Vietnam. Vietnam is also preparing to order the South Korean Sky Bow-2 medium-range air defense missile system to enhance its air defense combat capabilities.
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