List of equipment of the Vietnam People's Ground Forces

Vietnam prioritizes economic development and growth while maintaining defense spending.

From the end of the 1990s the Government of Vietnam has announced the acquisition of a number of strategic systems equipped with modern weapons.

Accordingly, Vietnam has been slow to develop naval and air forces to control shallow waters and its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

For example, Vietnam has purchased a number of combat aircraft and warships with the capability to operate in high seas.

Vietnam also plans to develop its defense industry, with priority placed on the Navy, combined with assistance from its former communist allies, India, and Japan.

[1][2][3] Since 2015, Vietnam has begun exploring purchases of U.S. and European weapons while facing numerous political, historical, and financial barriers, as they cannot continue to rely on Soviet and Chinese weapons especially due to the increasing tensions in the South China Sea dispute.

Carbine variant has no stock, often equipped with vertical grip, has picatinny rail around barrel, and seems to have flashlight attachment.

Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces, Naval Infantry, and Coast Guard.

Has foldable stock, PKM handle, 1913 picatinny rail, and fluted barrel that can quickly be swapped.

The launcher includes a day/night sight, laser rangefinder, remote control abilities, etc.

The Center for Precision Mechanical Technology hints at being capable of developing critical parts of the new generation of anti-tank missile.

~410 The T-54M/55M is an upgraded variant of the T-54/55 that's equipped with the TIFCS-3BU Fire Control System from Indra, new 1000 hp engine, and locally manufactured Explosive Reactive Armor.

Notable mentions include FCS, laser range finder, thermals, optics, radios, track links, and a turbocharged engine.

Plans to include laser range finder and thermals was likely been a prototype that was abandoned in 2022.

The hull is noticeably more angular compared to the BMP-1/2 and that choice may be due to ease of manufacturing.

Turret made by Z125 and Z189, cannon, FCS, laser warning, smoke grenades, and weapons by Z125.

Received domestic upgrades that increased range and reduced Circular Error Probable (CEP).

The Military Balance of 2024 from the International Institute for Strategic Studies reported that Vietnam possessed approximately 12,000 guns, including ZSU-23-4 and towed anti-aircraft artillery in calibers of 14.5mm, 30mm, 37mm, 57mm, 85mm, and 100mm.

Israel Vietnam Further modernization projects includes installing the platform on logistic trucks and adding an automatic control system that's being developed.

[115] A number of Israeli companies won a bid to modernize and upgrade T-54/55 tanks as well as establishing factories in the country.

In May 2002, Vietnam and Ukraine reached an agreement of military technical co-operation which extended to 2005.

Accordingly, Ukraine will support Vietnam primarily to upgrade its armor and artillery, and improve weapons co-production and repair facilities.

[115] In February 2005, the Ministry of Defence of Finland ceded to Vietnam about 70 T-54 and T-55 tanks from the Soviet era.

In early March 2005, Poland signed a contract to sell to Vietnam 150 T-72 tanks which would have been used to support training, ammunition, equipment maintenance, and repair, but this contract was cancelled in 2006 because Vietnam wanted to focus more on its Navy and Air Force.

[115] In addition to upgrading tanks, the Ministry of Defence of Vietnam signed a military co-operation agreement with Russia.

Purchase includes 20 units of K9 Thunder and a number of K10 ammunition transport vehicles.