List of equipment of the Vietnam People's Ground Forces

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During the First Indochina War (1946–1954), Vietnam War (1955–1975), Cambodian–Vietnamese War (1977–1989), Sino-Vietnamese War (1979) and the Sino-Vietnamese conflicts 1979– 1991 (1979–1991), the Vietnam People's Ground Force relied almost entirely on Soviet-derived weapons and equipment systems. With the end of the Cold War in 1992 Soviet military equipment subsidies ended and Vietnam began the use of hard currency and barter to buy weapons and equipment.

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Vietnam prioritizes economic development and growth while maintaining defense spending. The government does not conduct procurement phases or major upgrades of weapons. 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). Currently most defense procurement programs focus on remedying this priority. 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. [4]

Personal equipment

Combat Helmet

ImageModelTypeOriginDetails
U.S. Marine SOF prepare for role in Combined Resolve II (14041849310).jpg Modular Integrated Communications Helmet Combat Helmet Flag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Vietnamese copy. Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces, police, and infantry soldiers. Manufactured locally at Factory Z176. [5]
PAVNFAST01.jpg High Cut Helmet Combat Helmet Flag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Vietnamese copy. Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces, police, and future infantry soldiers. Manufactured locally at Factory Z176. [6]
Casque-spectra-2.JPG PASGT Helmet Combat Helmet Flag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Flag of Israel.svg Israel
Limited use with Special Forces, Border Guards, and the Navy. They are gradually replacing older helmets in all branches of the Army. Most helmets are a Vietnamese-made version of the PASGT Helmet. Earlier models were imported from Israel. [7] [8]
Type A2 Helmet Combat helmet Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam The PAVN's standard issue bump shell is a hard plastic replica of the PASGT helmets. It is used for training exercises and combat drill. [9]
Northvietnamesepithhelmet.JPG Vietnamese pith helmet Helmet Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Traditional standard issue hard hat, used as the army's utility and barracks cover. Commonly worn by enlisted members with their dress uniforms and during light training.
SSh-68.jpg SSh-68 Combat Helmet Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Limited use. [10] [11] [9]
Ssh39exterior.jpg SSh-40 Combat Helmet Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Limited use. [9]
M1helmetset.png M1 Helmet Combat Helmet Flag of the United States.svg United States Limited use. [9]


Gas Mask

ImageModelTypeOriginDetails
Alpha Distro, 70th BSB conducts CBRN training 130221-A-WV398-026.jpg M40 field protective mask Protective gas mask Flag of the United States.svg United States [12] [13]
Gas masks on display (7360203884).jpg GP-4u Gas Mask Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Use by Chemical Corp, being replaced by MV-5 and others.
GP-5 Gasmaske.jpg GP-5 Gas Mask Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Former issue to infantry soldier, being replaced by MV-5 and others.
MF-14 Gas Mask Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Use by Chemical Corp. [13]
MV5 gas mask of PAVN.png MV5 Gas Mask Flag of Vietnam.svg

Vietnam

Manufactured by Factory X61, it is a standard-issue chemical protective mask for soldiers. The MV-5 has a port for a drinking tube, and comes with a tube and canteen in its kit. [13]

Optronic Device & Observation System

ImageModelTypeOriginDetails
Safran Vector 21.jpg Safran Vectronix Vector 21 Multifunctional optronic device Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Being used by artillery reconnaissance units. [14]
Safran JIM LR.jpg Safran Vectronix JIM LR Multifunctional optronic device Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland
Being used by artillery reconnaissance units. [14]
Highway Calumpit railway station construction sites 03.jpg Leica Geosystems Total station Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland TS02 and TS06 series are being used by artillery reconnaissance units. [15]
ONDK-01 Multifunctional optronic device Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Designed with thermal view, laser rangefinder, being used by artillery reconnaissance units.
VEE-B01 Multifunctional optronic device Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Multichannel binoculars produced by Viettel. Designed with thermal view, laser rangefinder and other features. [16]

Night-vision Device

ImageModelTypeOriginDetails
Vietnamese night vision devices.jpg OD2M
OD1M
Night-vision device Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces. [17]
Land Warrior PVS-14 Night Vision Device.jpg AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces.
AN PVS-7 Cyclops.JPG AN/PVS-7 Monocular Night Vision Device Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces.

Communication Equipment

ImageModelTypeOriginDetails
VRH-911 Personal radio Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Squads-issued personal radios operate in UHF band. Designed and produced by Viettel. [18] [19]
VRH-811/S Personal radio Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Personal equipment issued at the squad level for mechanized infantry and at the platoon level for light infantry, featuring a 5 km range and frequency‐hopping capability, operate in VHF band. Designed and produced by Viettel [20]

Body Armor

ImageModelTypeOriginDetails
AG K51T Body Armour Body armor Flag of Vietnam.svg

Vietnam

Been introduced in International Army Game's exhibition. [21] The vest is equipped with armor plates capable of withstanding 7.62×25mm lead-core rounds.
AG K53T Body Armour Body armor Flag of Vietnam.svg

Vietnam

Been introduced in International Army Game's exhibition. [21] The vest is equipped with armor plates capable of withstanding 7,62×51mm amour-piercing round.
7.62 K56 Body Armour Body armor Flag of Vietnam.svg

Vietnam

Been introduced in International Army Game's exhibition. [21] The vest is equipped with armor plates capable of withstanding 7.62×39 rounds.
AG17 Body armor Flag of Vietnam.svg

Vietnam

Plate carrier does not feature integrated pouches for carrying equipment and is typically worn with a chest rig for gear carriage.
K23 armored vest Body armor Flag of Vietnam.svg

Vietnam

Modern battle uniform for standard Vietnamese infantry featuring the capacity to carry 3 magazines, 4 hand grenades, and 6 rounds of 40mm grenade launcher ammunition along with personal radio and bayonet. It is integrated with the MOLLE system and can accommodate 4 armor plates, including 2 hard plates and 2 soft plates. Manufactured at the Z176 factory. [22] [23]
Marom Dolphin Fusion System Body armor Flag of Israel.svg

Israel

Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces. [24]
Flak Jacket.jpg Flak jacket Body armor Flag of the United States.svg

United States

Limited use by some infantry and anti-riot units
Ubung Northern Coast.jpg EOD suit Bomb suit Flag of the United States.svg

United States

Used by engineer unit.

Camouflage Pattern

ImageModelTypeOriginDetails
People's Army of Vietnam - K07 (Type 07) camouflage - Ground Force.jpg K-07 Woodland Camouflage pattern Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Replaced as the standard camo for ground forces by the K-17 Woodland. There are multiple variants of this Woodland camo in terms of slight differences in colors. Commonly used on training fatigues. [25] [26]
People's Army of Vietnam - K17 (Type 17) camouflage - Ground Force.jpg K-17 Woodland Camouflage pattern Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Former standard-issue camouflage for ground forces. Similar coloration to the K-07, there are also multiple variants for the other branches of the military. [27] [28] Replaced by the K-20 and observed limited usage since 2020s.
K-17 Multi-Terrain Camouflage pattern Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Used by Vietnamese forces deployed in arid and desert environment. Based on Multicam color schemes. Seen with Vietnamese troops undergoing peacekeeping missions in South Sudan with the United Nations.
People's Army of Vietnam - K20 (Type 20) camouflage - Ground Force.jpg K20 Pattern
K21 Field Uniform [29]
Camouflage pattern Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Standard issue as of 2021, the PAVN's K20 camouflage pattern was developed with more subdued coloration. The new uniform will consist of 5 different variants for each branches of service: Ground Forces, Border Guard, Air Defence - Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard. [30]
People's Army of Vietnam - Duck Hunter camouflage - Special Forces.jpg Modified Duck Hunter Pattern Camouflage pattern Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces. Replaced by the Ground Forces-colored K20 camouflage.
"M81" U.S. woodland camouflage pattern swatch.png U.S. Woodland Camouflage pattern Flag of the United States.svg United States Limited use. Most commonly seen on old vests mix-matched with K07 uniform or K20
British and French Snipers ln camouflage Ghillie suits during Ex Boars Head (edited, background changed.jpg Ghillie suit Ghillie suit Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Used by the snipers and People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces, manufactured locally. Been introduced in International Army Games's exhibition. [21]

Infantry Weapon

Weapons Attachment

ImageModelTypeOriginDetails
Scopes
INDIA5.jpg ITL MARS Red dot sight Flag of Israel.svg Israel Mounted on Uzi, AKM-1, IWI Tavor.
Mepro M21.jpg Meprolight M21 Red dot sight Flag of Israel.svg Israel Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Mounted on Uzi, AKM-1, IWI Tavor, STV Rifles and IWI ACE. Manufactured domestically by Z199, it is likely to become the standard sight in the equipment.
VD2022 STV380.jpg Aimpoint PRO Red dot sight Flag of the United States.svg United States Mounted on STV Rifles. [31]
PEO Aimpoint CompM4.jpg Aimpoint CompM4 Red dot sight Flag of the United States.svg United States Mounted on AKM-1, limited use. [32]
SN-19.jpg KBN-SN Red dot sight Flag of Vietnam.svg

Vietnam

Mounted on SN-19 and SN7N. Manufactured locally at Vietnam Defense Industry (VDI).
STV380-KBNM1.jpg KBN-M1 Red dot sight Flag of Vietnam.svg

Vietnam

Mounted on STV-380. Manufactured locally at Vietnam Defense Industry (VDI).
PEO Trijicon M150 RCO.jpg Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight Telescopic sight Flag of the United States.svg United States Mounted on Special Operations Assault Rifle, Tara TM4 rifle. Limited uses within Military Marksman Demonstration Team. [33]
ORSIS T-5000 .308Win Sniping competition for The Armourers Day 03.jpg Nightforce ATACR Telescopic sight Flag of the United States.svg United States Mounted on Orsis T-5000.
Barrel
Cornershot eurosatory2006.jpg CornerShot Weapon accessoryFlag of Israel.svg Israel Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Used by the People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces and Mobile Police Force. [34]

There is a domestic copy.

Under Barrel
STV380-KBNM1.jpg SPL-40 Grenade launcher Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Standard issue grenade launcher accompanying the STV-380 rifles. [35]
PEO M203A2 Grenade Launcher.png M203 Grenade launcher Flag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Replaces the trigger for a lever. Mounts on the Galil ACE 32, STL-1A, M18, M16A2 and TAR-21. [36] Manufactured locally as T-40 at the Z111 Factory.
Bayonet
03 akm noBG.png 6Ch4 Bayonet Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Mount on AK-47 and AKM.
M7 Bayonet & M8A1 Sheath MOD.jpg M7 bayonet Bayonet Flag of the United States.svg United States Mount on STV rifle.

Pistol

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
Jericho 941F.jpg IWI Jericho 941 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of Israel.svg Israel
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Limited use in the army and police, being manufactured to slowly replace the K54 and K14VN pistols. Manufactured locally at the Z111 Factory. [37] [38]
Glock 19 Generation 4-removebg.png Glock Semi-automatic pistol Glock 19
Glock 34
SN-19
SN19-T
SN7VN-M24
9×19mm Parabellum Flag of Austria.svg Austria
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces.
SN-19 and SN19-T are domestic copies. Manufactured locally by Vietnam Defense Industry (VDI) and Z111 Factory respectively. [39]
Derivative of Glock with steel frame, chambered in 7.62×25mm. Can be attached with silencer and scope. Manufactured locally at Z111 Factory. [39]
Pistolet Makarova.png Makarov pistol Semi-automatic pistol Type 59
K59 (SN9)
9×18mm Makarov Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Used by police officers. Limited use in the army. Manufactured locally as the K59 (SN9) by Vietnam Defense Industry (VDI). [40]
CZ 82 IMG 1785 noBg.jpg CZ-82 Semi-automatic pistol 9×18mm Makarov Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czechoslovak Socialist Republic Used by police officers. Limited use in the army. [40]
Tokarev TT-33-IMG 6553-white.jpg TT-33 Semi-automatic pistol Type 54/K54
K14
SN7M
SN7TD
SN7N
7.62×25mm Tokarev Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Standard issue service pistol (K14VN) used alongside the K54. Equipped with a longer barrel and a double-stack magazine holding 13 rounds. [41] [42] Manufactured locally at the Z111 Factory.
Standard issue service pistol. Manufactured locally as the K54 (Type 54 Chinese TT-33 copy), now being phased out by the new domestic K14.
SN7M, SN7TD, and SN7N are modernized TT variants: SN7M is basic modernization, SN7TD has integrated silencer, SN7N has intrinsic sight. All manufactured locally by Vietnam Defense Industry (VDI).

Submachine Gun

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
PP-19 Bizon right view.jpg PP-19 Bizon Submachine gun SN9P
SN-7P
9×19mm Parabellum
7.62×25mm Tokarev
Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces. The locally produced version features a Galil-style stock and is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum. [43] [36] Manufactured locally as the SN9P at the Z111 Factory. The SN-7P is chambered in 7.62×25mm and produced by Vietnam Defense Industry (VDI). Not adopted.
IWI UZI.jpg Uzi Pro Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of Israel.svg Israel
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces and Naval Special Operation Force. Manufactured locally at the Z111 Factory. [44]
Uzimicro.jpg Micro Uzi Submachine gun TL-K12 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of Israel.svg Israel
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces. Manufactured locally at the Z111 Factory. [44] TL-K12 is the domestic copy with slight changes. Manufactured locally by Vietnam Defense Industry (VDI).
CZ SCORPION EVO 3 A1.jpg CZ Scorpion Evo 3 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic Used by the Military Marksman Demonstration Team. [45]

Assault Rifle

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
STV-215.jpg
STV3801.png

STV-022.png

STV Assault rifle STV-215
STV-380
STV-022
7.62×39mm Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Standard issue rifle. The STV-215 is the carbine version of the STV-380 with a 215 mm barrel. [46] [47] Developed and manufactured at the Z111 Factory. Can attach various accessories including the KBN-M1 red-dot sight.
A PDW variant without stock, equipped with a vertical grip, Picatinny rails around the barrel, and a flashlight attachment. Used by military police and guard units. Manufactured locally at Z111 Factory. [48]
Ace 32 close stock.jpg Galil ACE Assault rifle Galil ACE 31
Galil ACE 32
7.62×39mm Flag of Israel.svg Israel
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Replaced by the domestically manufactured STV-215/STV-380. Most were transferred to Laos and are now rarely seen in Vietnamese service. [49] [50] [51] Manufactured locally at the Z111 Factory.
AKM automatkarbin Ryssland - 7,62x39mm - Armemuseum bothsides noBG.png AKM Assault rifle AKMS
AKM-1
AKn
7.62×39mm Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Older models have been refurbished into domestic AKM-1/AKn versions. Replaced by the STV-215/STV-380 as the standard issue. [52] [53] [54] Manufactured locally with updated components. [55]
Type 56 mod02 noBG.png Type 56 Assault rifle 7.62×39mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Limited use. Refurbished to AKn-equivalent and replaced by the STV-215/STV-380. [56]
AKM automatkarbin Ryssland - 7,62x39mm - Armemuseum bothsides noBG.png AK-47 Assault rifle STL-A1 7.62×39mm Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Limited use. Refurbished domestically as STL-A1 with polymer stock, polymer handguard, and side rail. Manufactured locally at Z111 Factory. [56] [57]
IWI-Tavor-TAR-21w1.jpg IWI Tavor TAR-21 Assault rifle TAR-21
GTAR-21
5.56×45mm NATO Flag of Israel.svg Israel Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces and Naval Infantry. [49] [50]
Sam16a1.jpg
M16A2 noBG.jpg
USAF GAU 5A noBG.png
M16 rifle Assault rifle M16A1
M16A2
CAR-15
5.56×45mm NATO Flag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
M16A1 and XM16E1 are used by Militia Forces in southern provinces.
Upgraded and manufactured locally as M16A2VN based on M16A1 and M18 with new stock and Picatinny rail. [58] M16A2 used by Coast Guard in small numbers.
Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces, Naval Infantry, and Vietnam Coast Guard. Converted locally as M18 at the Z111 Factory.
Cz805.png CZ 805 BREN Assault rifle CZ 805 BREN A1
CZ 805 BREN A2
5.56×45mm NATO Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic Used by the Military Marksman Demonstration Team. [45]
FERFRANS SOAR UTK PDRM.jpg Special Operations Assault Rifle Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Flag of the United States.svg United States Used by the Military Marksman Demonstration Team. [59]
FN-C-p1030122.jpg FN FNC Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Used by the Military Marksman Demonstration Team. [60]
Tara TM4 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Flag of Montenegro.svg Montenegro Used by the Military Marksman Demonstration Team.

Shotgun

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
MCS 870 Modular Combat Shotgun (7414624938).jpg Remington Model 870 Shotgun 12 Gauge Flag of the United States.svg United States
Protecta-shotgun-p1030163.jpg Armsel Striker Combat shotgun 12 Gauge Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa Limited use. [61]

Machine Gun

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
LMG-RPD-44.jpg RPD Light machine gun RPD-44
STrL-D
7.62×39mm Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Standard issue squad-level machine gun, modernized with Picatinny and side accessory rails. Manufactured locally at Z111 Factory.
7.62mm light machine gun RPK.png RPK Light machine gun 7.62×39mm Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Standard issue squad-level machine gun. Manufactured locally. [62]
7,62 KK PKM Helsinki 2012.JPG PKM General-purpose machine gun PKT
PKM
PKMS
ĐL7N
7.62×54mmR Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Standard issue machine gun for motorized infantry squads and company-level forces. Manufactured locally by Vietnam Defense Industry (VDI). [63]
12,7-mm pulemet Kord - Interpolitekh-2011 01.jpg Kord Heavy machine gun 6P49 12.7×108mm Flag of Russia.svg Russia Used as a tank-mounted machine gun on T-90.
NSV machine gun-04.jpg NSV Heavy machine gun 12.7×108mm Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Standard issue tank-mounted machine gun, also used by air defense battalions of infantry divisions. Manufactured locally at Z111 Factory. [64] [65] [66] Replacing the DShK.
Afghan dshk.jpg DShK Heavy machine gun DShK-38
DShK 38/46
Type 54
12.7×108mm Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Equipped for air defense battalions of infantry divisions. Mounted on T-55 tanks. Currently being phased out by the NSV. [56]
Iraqi Police gun-carriage (cropped).jpg KPV Heavy machine gun 14.5×114mm Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Mounted on armored vehicles or used as an anti-aircraft weapon.
IWI-Negev-Zachi-Evenor-01-white.jpg IWI Negev Light machine gun STrL-5.56
STrL-7.62
5.56×45mm NATO
7.62×39mm
Flag of Israel.svg Israel
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
STrL-5.56 is an exact domestic copy with a PKM handle. Used by Naval Infantry. Manufactured locally at Z111 Factory. Another version, STrL-7.62, is chambered in 7.62×39mm with buffer stock, PKM handle, Picatinny rail, and quick-change fluted barrel. [67]
FN MINIMI Standard Right.jpg FN Minimi Mk3 Light machine gun 5.56×45mm NATO Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Limited use by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces, Vietnam People's Navy, and Military Marksman Demonstration Team. [68]
FN MAG white background.jpg FN MAG General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Limited use by Military Marksman and Demonstration Team. [69]

Sniper Rifle

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
Galil-Sniper-Galatz-r001.jpg IWI Galatz Sniper rifle SBT-7.62VN 7.62×51mm NATO Flag of Israel.svg Israel
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces and Naval Infantry. Manufactured locally at the Z111 Factory under the name SBT-7.62VN with free-float M-LOK handguard and adjustable stock similar to the T-5000. [44]
SVDM sniper rifle at Military-technical forum ARMY-2016 01.jpg Dragunov SVD Designated marksman rifle SBT-7.62M1 7.62×54mmR Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Used by Naval Special Operation Force and Naval Infantry. Manufactured locally at the Z111 Factory. [70] SBT-7.62M1 is the modernized variant.
OSV-96 12,7-mm snaiperskaia vintovka - MAKS-2009 02.jpg OSV-96 Anti-materiel rifle SBT-12M1 12.7×108mm Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces. Manufactured locally at the Z111 Factory. [71] SBT-12M1 is the domestic copy.
KSVK1.jpg KSVK Anti-materiel rifle SBT12M1 [72] 12.7×108mm Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces. Manufactured locally at the Z111 and Z199 Factory as the SBT12M1 to suit local conditions. [44] Can be equipped with the indigenously made N12 optical sight (10× magnification).
ORSIS shooting day at TSNIITOCHMASH range (4).jpg Orsis Т-5000 Sniper rifle SBT-7.62M2 7.62×51mm NATO
.338LM
.308 Winchester
Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces. [73] SBT-7.62M2 is a domestic copy manufactured locally at Z111 Factory, chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO and .308 Winchester.
Brugger & Thomet APR 338 4thNovSniperCompetition20.jpg Brügger & Thomet APR Sniper rifle APR308 7.62×51mm NATO
.308 Winchester
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland A small number are used by special reconnaissance forces of the General Department of Defence Intelligence. [74]
WKW Wilk.jpg WKW Wilk Anti-materiel rifle .50 BMG Flag of Poland.svg Poland More than 50 examples were bought. [75]

Mortar

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
STA-50.jpg STA-50 (Fly-K) Light mortar 50mm Mortar Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Silenced mortar, inspired by Belgian Fly-K design. Manufactured locally at Z117 Factory. Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces. [76]
M2-Mortar.jpg M2 mortar Infantry mortar M2
Type 31
Type 63. [77]
60mm MortarFlag of the United States.svg United States Indirect fire support weapons assigned to the fire support platoon of the infantry company.
82-mm batal'onnyi minomet obraztsa 1936 g. (BM-36) v Muzee otechestvennoi voennoi istorii.jpg 82-PM-41 Mortar 82-PM-41
Type 67
Type 53
82mm MortarFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Soviet 100mm Mortar.jpg SC100TX Mortar 100mm MortarFlag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Produced by Z125 Factory based on Chinese Type 71 mortar. Equipped within 100mm mortar battalions of infantry divisions, typically transported by hand or vehicles. Splits into three parts (barrel, bipod, baseplate), each over 20 kg. Operated by a 4–5 man crew; fires 8 kg shells (HE, smoke, illumination). [78]

Grenade launcher

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
AGS-30 maks2009.jpg AGS-30 Automatic grenade launcher SPL-30 30×29mm Grenade Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Manufactured locally at Z111 Factory as the SPL-30 (unlicensed copy). 29-round capacity. [79]
30-mm avtomaticheskii granatomet AGS-17 Plamia.jpg AGS-17 Automatic grenade launcher SPL-17 30×29mm Grenade Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Standard issue, assigned to the fire support platoon of the infantry company. Manufactured locally under license at Z125 Factory as the SPL-17. [80] [81] [82] [83]
40 mm granatrevolver Armscor MGL (1).jpg Milkor MGL Grenade launcher MGL-VN1 (SPL-6) 40×46mm Grenade Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces. Manufactured locally by Vietnam Defense Industry (VDI) as the MGL-VN1 (industry name SPL40L). 6-round capacity. [84] [85]
M79 afmil.jpg M79 Grenade launcher M79-VN 40×46mm Grenade Flag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Standard issue squad-level grenade launcher. Manufactured locally at Z125 Factory as the M79-VN (industry name SPL40). [86] Currently replaced by OPL-40.

Rocket-propelled Grenade (RPG) / Anti-armor Weapon

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
Rocket-propelled Grenade (RPG)
RPG-7V1 grenade launcher - RaceofHeroes-part2-22.jpg RPG-7V Rocket-propelled grenade RPG7V-VN (SCT-7)
SCT-7X
40mm HEAT Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Standard squad-level anti-tank weapon [87] [88] (codename B-41) with 2 launcher and 16 rocket equipped per squad, each launcher standardly attached with dometic version of PGO-7 sight, can be equipped with indigenous KNND-SCT7 day-night sight. Ammunition produced at Factories Z144 and Z131 (cost ~\$280/rocket), while the launcher produced by Z111 Factory.
M72 ASM RC Kokonaisturvallisuusmesssut 2015.jpg M72 LAW Anti-tank weapon 66mm HEAT Flag of the United States.svg United States Modified to fire incendiary rounds; used by the Chemical Corps. [89]
Interpolitex 2011 (405-48).jpg RPO-A Shmel Thermobaric rocket-propelled 93mm FAE Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
For chemical forces only. Manufactured locally at Factory Z117. [90]
Hoveyzeh Sniper Rifle & RPG-29 Army-2022 2022-08-20 2238.jpg RPG-29 Rocket-propelled grenade SCT-29105mm HEAT Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Anti-tank weapon assigned to fire support platoons. Manufactured locally as SCT-29 at Factories Z117, Z125, and Z129. [91] [92] Also known as SCT-105 or SCT-105M1. Launcher can be equipped with KNN-SCT105M1 day sight.
RPG-30 grenade launcher at Interpolitex-2016 01.jpg RPG-30 Rocket-propelled grenade SCT-105M2105mm HEAT Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Manufactured locally at Factory Z117 as SCT-105M2. [93] Being produced in batch 0 before entering mass produced.
Anti-tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
9K111 Fagot (12-05-2021) 01.jpg 9K111 Fagot (AT-4 Spigot) Wire-guided SACLOS missile 120mm HEAT Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Locally manufactures an upgraded 9P135 launcher. [94] Launcher includes day/night sight, laser rangefinder, and remote control capabilities.
Maljutka 9M14P1-2T.jpg 9M14 Malyutka (AT-3 Sagger) Wire-guided SACLOS missile 9M14P1-2F
9M14P1-2T
CTVN-18
125mm HEAT Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Manufactured locally under license from Serbia with improved SACLOS guidance. Domestic copy known as the CTVN-18, capable of penetrating 750–800 mm of RHA (9M14P1-2T can penetrate 1,000 mm of RHA). [95]
9P135 Fagot missile launcher at Engineering Technologies 2012.jpg 9M113 Konkurs (AT-5 Spandre) Wire-guided SACLOS missile 135mm HEAT Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Upgraded 9P135M launcher also used for the 9M133 Konkurs. The Center for Precision Mechanical Technology can develop critical parts for next-gen anti-tank missiles. [94]
Recoilless Rifle
SPG-9M rus.jpeg SPG-9 Anti-tank recoilless rifle SPG-9-T273mm HEAT Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Anti-tank weapon assigned to firing platoon of infantry companies. Manufactured locally as SPG-9-T2 at Z125 Factory by Vietnam Defense Industry (VDI).
B-10-82mm-recoilles-rifle-batey-haosef-1-1.jpg B-10 Anti-tank recoilless rifle B10VN82mm HEAT Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Manufactured locally as DKZ82-B10 VN or B10VN. Similar to Type 65 recoilless rifle.

Portable Anti-drone Weapon

ImageModelTypeVariantOriginDetails
CA-18GL Portable Anti-drone Weapon Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam CA-18GL flycam suppression device creates an "artificial no-fly zone" by spoofing GPS signals, positioning, and navigation. Researched and produced by the Institute of System Integration. [96]
CAV-14 Portable Anti-drone Weapon Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Description:
  • Has two ribbed antennas
  • Above antenna resembles an ice cream sandwich on a stick
  • Angular, bulky body
  • Origin/manufacturer unknown (possibly under development)
VCU/3P Portable Anti-drone Weapon Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Description:
  • Angular, vented panels above trigger
  • Likely 5 buttons behind vents
  • Suspected display above exhaust
  • Shown at Viettel booth, 2024 Defense Expo
  • Produced and developed by Viettel

Munition

Grenade

ImageModelTypeVariantOriginDetails
LD-01.png LĐ-01 Hand grenade Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Domestically produced grenade, produced at Factory Z115. Issued to the Army and Navy. Based off of the American M67 hand grenade.

Specs:

  • Lethal radius (m): ≤ 5
  • Radius (m): ≥ 100

Land Mine

ImageModelTypeVariantOriginDetails
Muzei istorii donetskoi militsii 067.jpg POMZ-2 Anti-personal mine POMZ-2
MBV-78A1
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
[97]
PMN-1.jpg PMN-1 Anti-personal mine PMN-1
Type-58
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [98]
OZM-72.jpg OZM-72 Anti-personal mine OZM-72
OZM-4
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [99]
MON-100 2 (ORDATA).jpg MON-100 Anti-personal mine MON-100
MĐH-10
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
It can be mounted on racks holding 2–3 mines and has also proven highly effective against obstacles and fortifications. [100]
US M18a1 claymore mine.jpg M18A1 Claymore Anti-personal mine M18A1
MĐH-C40
Flag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Large number were captured after Vietnam War. Domestically copied under the name MĐH-C40. [101]
TM-46.jpg TM-46 Anti-tank mine Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [102]
TM-57 held with tilt fuze.jpg TM-57 Anti-tank mine Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [103]

Breaching Charge

ImageModelTypeVariantOriginDetails
Bangalore-torpedo-batey-haosef.jpg Bangalore torpedo Bangalore torpedo Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
FMV-B1 Mine-clearing line charge FMV-B1
FMV-T2
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Obstacle-breaching weapon for barbed wire, sensors, and minefields; with the range of 200–260m and carry 700 kg of explosives.
A larger version used to breach openings for tanks. Its engine provides double thrust, and carry 960 kg of explosive.

Loitering Munition

ImageModelTypeVariantOriginDetails
[104] UAV-BXL.01 Loitering munition Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Appearance resembles ZALA Lancet loitering munition.

Specs:

  • Range: 10 km
  • Endurance: 10 minutes
  • Speed: ≤ 100 – 120 km/h (cruising), ≤ 150 km/h (attack)
  • Operational altitude (AGL): 150 – 500 m
  • Max altitude (AMSL): 1 km
  • Max take-off weight: 10 kg
  • Warhead weight: 1.2 kg
  • CEP: ≤ 3 m
  • Control mode: Automatic, manual
  • Penetration: ≤ 250 mm
  • Production year: 2024
  • Operational features: Automatic search, identify, lock targets, uses magnetic sensors.

Produced at Factory Z131.

[105] UAV-QXL.01 Loitering munition Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Quadcopter loitering munition.

Specs:

  • Range: 10 km
  • Endurance: 10 minutes
  • Speed: ≤ 60 – 80 km/h (cruising), ≤ 100 km/h (attack)
  • Operational altitude (AGL): 150 – 500 m
  • Max altitude (AMSL): 1 km
  • Max take-off weight: 8 kg
  • Warhead weight: 1.2 kg
  • CEP: ≤ 2 m
  • Control mode: Automatic, manual
  • Penetration: ≤ 250 mm
  • Production year: 2024

Produced at Factory Z131.

VU-C2 of Viettel.jpg VU-C2 Loitering munition Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Can be tube launched and controlled remotely. Resembles the Raytheon Coyote drone.

Produced and developed by Viettel.| [106]

Ground Vehicle

Tank

ImageModelTypeVariantQuantityOriginDetails
T-90SK.jpg T-90 Main battle tank T-90S
T-90SK
64 [107] Flag of Russia.svg Russia The T-90SK is the command variant of the tank. All units are deployed in the North under the 201st Brigade, which comprises only two battalions.
T-55 4.jpg

T-59 MBT pic-022.JPG

T-54/55 Main battle tank T-54M/55M
Type-59 [108]
850 [109]
350 [108]
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced)
Currently around 310 T-54/55 tanks undergo refits and upgrades to Vietnamese/Israeli T-54M/55M modernized program at Z153 factory. As of January 2024, 100 tanks have been upgraded to the T-54M/55M standard in stage 1. The quantity of T-54/55 has shrank down to around 440 units from 850.

There are around 350 units of Type-59. Unknown if any have been upgraded or are capable of upgraded with the modernization plan.


The T-54M/55M is an upgraded variant of the T-54/55 equipped with the TIFCS-3BU Fire Control System from Indra, a new 1000 hp engine, and locally manufactured Explosive Reactive Armor. Armed with a 100mm D-10T2S rifled cannon, 7.62 mm PKT, and 12.7 mm DShKM / NSV. Upgrade done at Factory Z153. [108] Vietnam is now capable of domestically producing its own FCS, designated as the S-FCS.

T-62 National Museum of the Great Patriotic War.jpg T-62 Main battle tank T-62 70 [110] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Type 63 tank - above.jpg Type-63 Amphibious Light tank Type-63 150 [111] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Called PT-85 in local service because of its 85 mm gun, similar to the PT-76.
PT-76 National Museum of the Great Patriotic War.jpg PT-76 Amphibious Light tank PT-76 300 [112] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced)
Has domestic production/refurbishment line at Factory X70. Practically every component is replaced with its local counterpart/copy. 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 a prototype abandoned in 2022.

Vietnamese T-34-85.jpg T-34 Medium tank T-34-85 45 [113] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Used only for training, coastal defense, and doesn't operate on the mainland. Equipped with a 76.2 mm tank gun. Still undergoing maintenance.

Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)

ImageModelTypeVariantQuantityOriginDetails
Vietnamese BMP-1.jpg BMP-1 Infantry fighting vehicle 300 [114] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
467th Guards District Training Center (414-21).jpg BMP-2 Infantry fighting vehicle Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
XCB-01-Crop.jpg XCB-01 Infantry fighting vehicle (+18)Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Domestic adaptation of the BMP-1 and BMP-2.

It features domestically produced 2A28 Grom gun with upgraded gun sights and a magazine system, FCS, laser rangefinder, thermal sight, dual-channel day/night sight, IR warning receivers, and auto-deploying smoke grenades.

Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

ImageModelTypeVariantQuantityOriginDetails
Armored Personnel Carrier (Wheeled)
All-terrain amphibious vehicle 59037A during the "Armiya 2021" exhibition (front view).jpg GAZ-59037A Wheeled armoured personnel carrier Flag of Russia.svg Russia Used in natural disaster rescue and response missions. [115]
BTR-40-latrun-2.jpg BTR-40 Wheeled armoured personnel carrier 1,100 [116] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
BTR-60PB front left.JPEG BTR-60 Wheeled armoured personnel carrier BTR-60PBFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Used by both Army and Naval Infantry.
Verkhnyaya Pyshma Tank Museum 2012 0182.jpg BTR-152 Wheeled armoured personnel carrier Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Being upgraded with a new diesel engine. [117] One is converted to an armoured ambulance to support the field hospital in Bentiu, South Sudan, as part of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.
XTC-02 Wheeled armoured personnel carrier (+9)Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 4×4 APC carrying driver, commander, + 10 troops (12 total). Amphibious, remote weapons station, 12.7 mm NSV AA gun, 7.62 mm PKT coaxial MG. [118] Already in batch 0 production.
Armored Personnel Carrier (Tracked)
RWS2017-37.jpg MT-LB Armoured personnel carrier Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Was seen used by artillery troops preparing for the 2020 International Army Games. [119]
BTR-50S 3.jpg BTR-50 Armoured personnel carrier BTR-50PK 280 [120] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Vietnamese M113 in the Army Museum in Saigon, 2012-01.jpg M113 Armoured personnel carrier 200 [112] Flag of the United States.svg United States Equipped with DShK or NSVT 12.7 mm heavy machine gun and sometimes with the SPG-9. 1970s photos show M40 recoilless rifles from capture.
Type 63-2 (WZ531) 20131004.JPG Type 63 Armoured personnel carrier 80 [112] Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China

Armored Car

ImageModelTypeVariantQuantityOriginDetails
Eastwind EQ2050 - 4.jpg Dongfeng EQ2050 Military light utility vehicle Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Used by Engineers at United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei. [121]
MP Commando2.jpeg Cadillac V-100 Armoured scout car Flag of the United States.svg United States Upgraded by the Military Mechanical Engineering Institute with assistance from Z751 Factory to replace old and worn-out parts after Vietnam was reunified and American-made weapons were replaced with Russian-based weapons. [122] [123] Acquired by capturing during the Vietnam War. [124]
BRDM-2 (1964) owned by James Stewart pic6.JPG BRDM-2 Armoured scout car 200 [125] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union

Artillery

Towed Artillery

ImageModelTypeVariantQuantityOriginDetails
76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3) 001.jpg ZiS-3 76 mm towed field gun UnknownFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Mostly used by coastal defence unit or militia [126]
BS-3-batey-haosef-1.jpg BS-3 100 mm towed Anti-tank gun 250Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [127] [128] [129]
100-mm protivotankovaia pushka T-12 Rapira (2).jpg T-12 100 mm towed Anti-tank gun UnknownFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [127]
ParkPatriot2015part6-42.jpg MT-12 100 mm towed Anti-tank gun UnknownFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [130]
D-44-beyt-hatotchan-1.jpg D-44 85 mm field gun D-44
PTH85D44-VN18
2,300 [127] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced)
The D-44 may be put into reserves soon as its unconventional ammunition will cease production.

The PTH85D44-VN18 is a mobile artillery unit containing a D-44 gun mounted on a Ural-375 6×6 truck. Likely a prototype that never went into full production.

Philippine Army M101 Howitzer Side.jpg M101 105 mm towed howitzer M101
M2A1
PTH-105
Flag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced)
Modernized. The PTH-105 is a truck-mounted prototype with the M101 gun on a Ural truck. Also used for ceremonial purposes.
Soviet D74 122mm Field Gun (28612105961).jpg D-74 122 mm field gun D-74
Type 60
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union The USSR provided 200 D-74s (1970–1971) and China provided 100 Type-60s (1974). Some lost in combat.
Khaubitsa D-30 122mm.jpg D-30 122 mm towed howitzer Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union The USSR provided 50 D-30s in 1974. Some likely retired over the years.
M-46 Lutsk.jpg M-46 130 mm field gun M-47
Type 59
PTH130-K225B
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced)
The USSR provided 519 M-46s (1968–1973). Some lost in combat or retired.

Type 59 is a licensed Chinese copy. The PTH130-K225B is a domestic self-propelled prototype. Efforts to extend range from 27 km to 30–40 km.

CheboksaryMemorialPark-31.jpg D-20 152 mm towed howitzer D-20
Type 66
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  People's Republic of China
[131]

Self-propelled Artillery

ImageModelTypeVariantQuantityOriginDetails
2S1 Gvozdika 1 4.jpg 2S1 Gvozdika 122 mm self-propelled artillery 2S1 Gvozdika
PTH-01
150Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Unlicensed copy known as PTH-01 at Factory Z189. Still a prototype with domestic turret and cannon by Z125 factory.
2S3 Akatsiya -2.jpg 2S3 Akatsiya 152 mm self-propelled artillery 30 [132] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
K-9thunder.jpg K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled artillery (+20) [133] South Korea On order

Mortar Carrier

ImageModelTypeQuantityOriginDetails
M106A1 - Mortierdrager, Nationaal Militair Museum.JPG M106 mortar carrier Mortar carrier Flag of the United States.svg United States Self-propelled 107 mm mortars captured in the Vietnam War. Refurbished to equipped with 100 mm mortar SC100TX. [134]
RWS2017-37.jpg MT-LB Mortar carrier Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [135]

Rocket / Missile Artillery

ImageModelTypeVariantQuantityOriginDetails
Russian BM-21 Grad in Saint Petersburg.JPG BM-21 122 mm multiple rocket launcher 350 [112] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced)
Modernized with digital aiming and digital upgrades. VPA already have their own capability to produce a copy of BM-21. Currently produces its own BM-21 rockets.
USSR BM-14 Multiple Rocket Launcher (9735565592).jpg BM-14 140 mm multiple rocket launcher BM-14MM
BM-14-17M
400 [136] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union 400 launchers exported by the USSR (1965–1966). [136] [137] [138]
VD2022 1.jpg SS-1 Scud Missile Launcher Tactical ballistic missile Scud B
Scud C
Scud D
Hwasong-5
Hwasong-6
24 [139] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced)
Tactical ballistic missile TEL. 100 Hwasong-6 missiles and many Scud missiles. Received domestic upgrades to increase range and reduce CEP.

Air Defense

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. The 85mm gun is possibly the KS-12/K-52. Additionally, Vietnam had a point defense system comprising the 9K32 Strela-2, 9K310 Igla-1, and 9K38 Igla. [140]

Man-portable Air-defense System

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
SA-7.jpg 9K32 Strela-2 Man-portable air-defense system 9K32M Strela-2M72mmFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Designed to counter low-flying targets with its passive infrared homing guidance system. [141]
9K338 Igla-S (NATO-Code - SA-24 Grinch).jpg 9K38 Igla Man-portable air-defense system 9K130 Igla-1
9K338 Igla-S
TL-01
72mmFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Produced at Z131 Factory. TL-01 is a domestic copy of the Igla-S MANPADS, manufactured under license with technology transferred from Russia. [142] [143] [144] [145] More than 400 launcher were produced since 2019 with the unknown amount of ammunition.

Anti-aircraft Artillery

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberQuantityOriginDetails
14,5-mm schetverennaia zenitnaia pulemetnaia ustanovka konstruktsii Leshchinskogo ZPU-4 (4).jpg ZPU Anti-aircraft gun ZPU-2
ZPU-4
14.5×114mm 12,000Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union The ZPU family of anti-aircraft guns includes double and quadruple-barrel versions used during Vietnam’s wars. [146] [147]
Zu-23-2-belarus.jpg ZU-23-2 Twin Autocannon 23mm-2M
23mm-2ML
23x152mmB Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Israel.svg Israel
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced)
23mm-2ML adds optronics, laser rangefinder, and digital FCS. Ongoing projects include truck-mounting and automatic control.
23-mm zenitnaia samokhodnaia ustanovka ZSU-23-4 <<Shilka>>.jpg ZSU-23-4 Shilka Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun ZSU-23-4M1 23x152mmB Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced)
Modernization added 4 Igla SAM launchers, digital FCS, thermal/day-night cameras, laser rangefinder, electro-optic vision, improved radar, hydrostatic transmission, hydraulic boosters, and faster turret traverse.
61-K anti-aircraft gun, 2007.jpg 61-K Autocannon Type 55
Type 65
37×252mmSRFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced)
Modernized with a fire-control system and radar.
Captured iraqi S-60-AA-gun.JPEG AZP S-60 Autocannon 57×347mmSR [148] Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced)
Under the VPK-57 project, heavily upgraded with radar-integrated FCS, optoelectronic reconnaissance, electro-mechanical gun control, and digital identification. Features an LCD screen, fully automatic operation without a gunner.
Stalin line - KS-19.JPG KS-19 Towed Anti-aircraft gun 100×695mmFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Used during the Vietnam War. [149] Still in service as of 2024. [140]

Radar System

ImageModelTypeVariantOriginDetails
SNAR-10 - IWM Duxford (51294088077).jpg SNAR-10 Battlefield Surveillance Systems Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Used by artillery reconnaissance units. [150]
BFSR-SR with thermal imager.JPG PJT-531 Battle Field Surveillance Radar – Short Range Battlefield Surveillance Systems Flag of India.svg India Used by artillery reconnaissance units. [14]

UAV

ImageModelTypeVariantOriginDetails
Black Hornet Nano Helicopter UAV.jpg Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet Nano Micro air vehicle Flag of the United States.svg United States Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces. [151] [152]

Electronic Warfare (EW)

Established in 1992, the Department of Electronic Warfare is part of the Vietnam People's Army.

ImageModelTypeVariantOriginDetails
AJAS-20C Electronic Counter Measure system Flag of Germany.svg Germany Mounted on a GAZ-3308 Sadko.
AJAS-1000 Electronic Counter Measure system Flag of Germany.svg Germany Mounted on a KamAZ-43253.
AJAS-5408 Electronic Counter Measure system Flag of Germany.svg Germany
SPN-30 Electronic Counter Measure system Flag of Russia.svg Russia Mounted on a Ural-375 chassis. [153]
GBR-EAS at VN Defence Expo 2024.jpg GBR-EAS Ground Based Radar - Electronic Attack System Flag of Spain.svg Spain Passive surveillance/analysis (2–18 GHz, with other bands optional). Electronic defense: area/high-value asset/self-protection. Electronic attack: jamming, deception, false-target generation, collaborative techniques. Provided by Indra Sistemas.
VRS-U3KKu-band 3D Drone-counter RadarFlag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Produced and developed by Viettel.
EMP VT.jpg V-EMP/S Microwave Directed Energy Weapon Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Designed to counter aerial systems. Produced and developed by Viettel.
VCUS/C Compact Counter-UAV System Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Mounted on a Ford pickup truck. Produced and developed by Viettel.
VCUS/E Mobile Tactical Anti-drone Reconnaissance Complex Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Composed of VCUS/M plus an unclassified radar system on a KAMAZ 6×6. Generates high-power pulses to disrupt electronics. Produced and developed by Viettel.
ERA Vera NG at ILA-2024.jpg VERA Passive Sensor Passive Surveillance ESM System VERA-NG
V-ELINT18
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
VERA-NG imported and operational since 2015. Commissioned by the General Staff’s Electronic Warfare Department in 2021. [154] Domestically produced under the name V-ELINT 18.

Specs of V-ELINT18:

  • Track ≤ 500 targets
  • >10,000 unique targets stored
  • Range: 450 km
  • Bandwidth: ≤ 500 MHz
  • Receiver sensitivity: < –85 dBm (20 MHz bandwidth)
  • Processes radar pulse, SIF/SSR/Mode-S/ADS-B, DME/TACAN, Parol, AIS
  • Stealth detection

Used for detecting air/sea/land without disclosing position. System includes a central processor and 3 peripheral stations. Produced and developed by Viettel. [155] [156]

CBRN Reconnaissance

ImageModelTypeOriginDetails
Inspector-1000 Dosimeter Flag of the United States.svg United States [157]
RAID-M100 Hand-held chemical agent detectors Flag of the United States.svg United States [158]
RAID-XP Hand-held chemical agent detectors Flag of the United States.svg United States [158]
Bioenvironmental helps keep service members safe 150109-F-IT851-060.jpg Inficon Hapsite ER Portable gas chromatography–mass spectrometry Flag of the United States.svg United States [157]
RBH-18.jpg RBH-18 CBRN reconnaissance robot Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam [159]
SKID V-025 STEAM Decontamination and degassing vehicle Flag of Italy.svg Italy [160]
ARS-14 decontamination vehicle - Rehersal-Alabino-2012-04.jpg ARS-14 Decontamination and degassing vehicle Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [158]
ARS-14KM (1).jpg ARS-15 Decontamination and degassing vehicle Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [161]

T 815 4x4 MDA (2).jpg

TMVA DECON-17 EX Decontamination and degassing vehicle Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic [162]
ParkPatriot2015part4-12.jpg UAZ-469RH CBRN reconnaissance vehicle Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Modified from UAZ-469 for nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) resistance. [163]
TB2015ExhibitionP3-52.jpg BRDM-2RKh CBRN reconnaissance vehicle Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Modified from BRDM-2 for NBC resistance. Radiological-chemical reconnaissance vehicle with KZO-2 dispensers, GSA-12 gas detector, DP-5V dosimeter, DP-3B Geiger counter, DK-4K decontamination system, and PPKhR/VPKhR detection devices. [164]

Engineering Vehicle

ImageModelTypeQuantityOriginDetails
BREM-1M armoured repair and recovery vehicle.JPG BREM-1M Armoured recovery vehicle Flag of Russia.svg Russia Based on a T-90 chassis, were ordered together in the T-90 procurement contract. [165]
BTS-4 Nicaragua (1).jpg BTS-4 Armoured recovery vehicle Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Still widely used and regularly maintained. [166]
M578 Light Recovery Vehicle, RCOC Museum, Montreal, Quebec (1).JPG M578 Armored recovery vehicle Flag of the United States.svg United States [167]
Army2016-362.jpg TMM-3M Armoured vehicle-launched bridge Flag of Russia.svg Russia
AM-50-2010Plzen.jpg AM-50S Armoured vehicle-launched bridge Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic
Testy mostu MS-20 Daglezja.jpg MS-20 Daglezja Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 4 [168] Flag of Poland.svg Poland
FF Pinkafeld 03.jpg Schweres Rüstfahrzeug (SRF) Rescue vehicle Flag of Germany.svg Germany
AT-L-tractor-latrun-2.jpg AT-L Artillery tractor Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
ATS-59-batey-haosef.jpg ATS-59G Artillery tractor Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [169]
M548.JPG M548 Artillery tractor Flag of the United States.svg United States [170]
TankBiathlon14final-90.jpg IMR-2 Armoured engineering vehicle 2Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Based on a T-72 chassis. [171]
EOV-4421 Ukrainian Armed Forces.jpg EOV-4421 Military Excavator Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [172]
PZM-2 02.JPG PZM-2 Trencher Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [173]
TMK-2 trenching vehicle at Park Patriot 01.jpg TMK-2 Trencher Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
PTS-M VS4.JPG PTS-M Tracked amphibious transport Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [174]
GSP-55 02.JPG GSP-55 Amphibious bridging vehicle ≥3Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Operated by the 575th Engineer Brigade. [175] [176]
OpenWater2017qualifying-30.jpg PMP Floating Bridge Pontoon bridge ≥3Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union At least three in service. [177] [178]
VSN-1500Motor canoeFlag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Equipped for engineer units as a light troop transport canoe. [179]
12. Internationales Maritimes-Fahrzeugtreffen, Ribnitz-Damgarten ( 1060482).jpg BMK-TMotor canoeFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Equipped for pontoon bridge units. [180]
BMK-150 Motor canoeFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Equipped for pontoon bridge units. [178]
RPP M68.jpg BMK-130 Motor canoeFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Equipped for pontoon bridge units. [178]

Logistic / Utility Vehicle

ImageModelTypeOriginOriginDetails
Logistic Vehicle
Field entertainment vehicle PAK-07 on KAMAZ-43118 chassis 2.jpg KamAZ-43118 Military truck Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Domestically manufactured. [181] [182]

Replacing older Ural trucks. [183]

Engineering Technologies - 2012 (2-13).jpg KamAZ-65224 Military truck Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Domestically manufactured. [181] [182]

Replacing older Ural trucks. [183]

2014.05.05 kamaz-43253.jpg KamAZ-43253 Military truck Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Domestically manufactured. [181] [182]

Replacing older Ural trucks. [183]

Interpolitex 2011 (402-27).jpg KamAZ-5350 Military truck Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Chassis of VCS-01 Trường Sơn coastal defense system as well as many many others heavy equipment. [184]
Interpolitex2015part2-31.jpg KamAZ-6560 Military truck Flag of Russia.svg Russia
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Chassis of VCS-01 Trường Sơn coastal defense system as well as many many others heavy equipment. [184]
KAMAZ-4350.JPG KamAZ-4350 Military truck Flag of Russia.svg Russia [185]
Interpolitex 2012 (481-21).jpg KamAZ-4326 Military truck Flag of Russia.svg Russia [185]
URAL 375D (2).JPG Ural-375 Military truck Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Ural-4320.jpg Ural-4320 Military truck Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union [185]
ParkPatriot2015part13-370.jpg ZIL-130 Military truck Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Interpolitex 2011 (402-47).jpg ZIL-131 Military truck Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
ZiL-157 Moscow transport museum 2008.jpg ZIL-157 Military truck Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
GAZ-66 v Khabarovske.JPG GAZ-66 Military truck Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
KrAZ-255B VS 05.jpg KrAZ-255 Military truck Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Iraqi KrAZ trucks.jpg KrAZ-6322 Military truck Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine Used for towing artillery and pontoon bridges. [186]
Interpolitex2016part2-11.jpg GAZ-3308 Sadko Military truck Flag of Russia.svg Russia Mostly use as light truck, used extensively by the Signal Corp as a chassis for electronic systems. [185]
BAHNA 2018 - 434 crop.jpg Tatra 815-7 Military truck Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic 4×4 variant for the Chemical Corps; 8×8 variant chassis for the AM-50S bridge layer.
MAZ 6kh6.jpg MAZ-6317 Military truck Flag of Belarus.svg Belarus Used to tow artillery.
Pak army Isuzu F-series troop transport truck.jpg Isuzu F-Series Military truck Flag of Japan.svg Japan
Hyundai Gold.jpg Hyundai HD170 Military truck Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea
HX58 with revisions.JPG MAN HX58 Military truck Flag of Germany.svg Germany Used as the chassis for the SPYDER
1989 Renault Midliner S220 14 TI.jpg Renault ME160 Military truck Flag of France.svg France Used by 410th Battalion, 683rd Transportation Brigade. [187]
ParkPatriot2015part4-27.jpg KZKT-7428 Tank transporter Flag of Russia.svg Russia Used to transport tanks and heavy equipment. [188]
MAZ-537G Hun 2010 1.jpg MAZ-537 Tank transporter Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Used to transport tanks and heavy equipment.
Utility Vehicle
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.4 ZX (Colombia) front view 02.png Toyota Land Cruiser SUV UnknownFlag of Japan.svg Japan Used by high-ranking officers.
2016 JMC-Ford Transit (facelift) LWB, front 8.16.18.jpg Ford Transit Van UnknownFlag of Germany.svg GER (design)
Flag of Thailand.svg THA
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam (manufacturing)
Used by the Army’s communications force. [189]
2016 Toyota HiLux Invincible D-4D 4WD 2.4 Front.jpg Toyota Hilux Pickup truck UnknownFlag of Japan.svg Japan (design)
Flag of Thailand.svg THA
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam (manufacturing)
Used by the Military Police force and some Army division.
2017 Toyota Kijang Innova 2.4 V wagon (GUN142R; 01-12-2019), South Tangerang.jpg Toyota Innova Light utility vehicleUnknownFlag of Japan.svg Japan (design)
Flag of Indonesia.svg IDN
Flag of Thailand.svg THA (manufacturing)
Used by Army officers.
Mitsubishi V98 Pajero Long Body Super Exceed 3200 DI-D.JPG Mitsubishi Pajero Utility VehicleUnknownFlag of Japan.svg Japan
Flag of Thailand.svg THA
Flag of Austria.svg AUT (manufacturing)
Used by the Army’s communications force, typically fitted with a VSAT antenna or an NVIS antenna to form a mobile communication station. [190]
ParkPatriot2015part4-12.jpg UAZ-469 Military light utility vehicle UnknownFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Include the more modern Gusar variant.

Former

Infantry Weapon

Pistol

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
M1911 A1 pistol.jpg M1911A1 Semi-automatic pistol .45 ACP
7.62×25mm Tokarev
Flag of the United States.svg United States
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
Captured US M1911A1s in .45 ACP used by the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army during the Vietnam War. Locally manufactured copies chambered in 7.62×25mm Tokarev. Stored in reserves.
FN Hi Power.jpg Browning Hi-Power Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium Stored in reserves for shooting ranges.

Submachine Gun

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
PPSh-41 from soviet.jpg PPSh-41 Submachine gun 7.62×25mm Tokarev Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Stored in reserve.
PPS-43 noBG.png PPS submachine gun Submachine gun 7.62×25mm Tokarev Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Stored in reserve.
Submachine gun wz63.jpg PM-63 Machine pistol/Submachine gun 9×18mm Makarov Flag of Poland.svg Poland Used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces and Guard Police. Retired, may still be in reserve.
Normal skorpion 01.jpg Škorpion Submachine gun .32 ACP Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czechoslovak Socialist Republic Formerly used by the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong. Potentially transferred to Militia.
Submachine gun M1928 Thompson.jpg Thompson submachine gun Submachine gun .45 ACP Flag of the United States.svg United States Used by Viet Cong during Vietnam War. [191]
MAT Submachine Gun.jpg MAT-49 Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum
7.62×25mm Tokarev
Flag of France.svg France . [192] [193]

Assault Rifle

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
AMD-65M behajtott valltamasszal.jpg AMD-65 Assault rifle 7.62×39mm Flag of Hungary.svg Hungarian People's Republic Limited use. Still seems used by People's Army of Vietnam Special Forces in the 2010s.
Sa 58-JH01.jpg vz. 58 Assault rifle 7.62×39mm Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czechoslovakia Limited use. [194]
Rifle Type 63 noBG.png Type 63 Assault rifle 7.62×39mm Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Used by Militia and Self-defense Forces.
North korea T58 ATF.jpg Type 58 Assault rifle 7.62×39mm Flag of North Korea.svg North Korea Sent as military aid by North Korea during the Vietnam War. Limited use.
Simonow SKS 45 noBG.jpg SKS Semi-automatic rifle 7.62×39mm Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Used by Honor Guards, Militia Forces, and for ceremonial purposes.[ citation needed ]
Rifle vz. 54.jpg Vz. 54 Bolt-action rifle 7.62×54mmR Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czechoslovakia Stored in reserves.
Mosin-remove-bg.png Mosin–Nagant Bolt-action rifle 7.62×54mmR Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Still seen in service, as a sniper rifle by 2021.
M1 Garand rifle USA noBG new.png M1 Garand Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Flag of the United States.svg United States Largely captured after the Vietnam War. Stored in reserves.
M14 Stand-off Munitions Disruptor (SMUD) (7414626342).jpg M14 Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Flag of the United States.svg United States Largely captured after the Vietnam War. Stored in reserves.
MAS Modele 36 noBG.png MAS-36 Bolt-action rifle 7.5×54mm French Flag of France.svg France Captured in the First Indochina War.
Kar 98K AM021488 noBG.png Karabiner 98k Bolt-action rifle 7.92×57mm Mauser Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg Nazi Germany Supplied by the Soviet Union.
M1 Carbine Mk I USA Armemuseum noBG new.png M1 Carbine Carbine .30 carbine Flag of the United States.svg United States Largely captured after the Vietnam War. [195] Stored in reserves.
M1903 Springfield - USA - 30-06 - Armemuseum noBG.jpg M1903 Springfield Bolt-action rifle .30-03 Springfield Flag of the United States.svg United States Stored in reserves.
SMLE No4 Mk1.jpg Lee-Enfield Bolt-action rifle SBT7MK4 .303 British Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British Empire
Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
(maintenance, parts replaced)
Limited use by Militia Forces. [196] Modernized as the SBT7MK4, chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO.

Machine Gun

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
Machine gun DP MON.jpg Degtyaryov machine gun Light machine gun 7.62×54mmR Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Large number were stored in reserved.
Filial TsVMM <<Doroga zhizni>>, SG-43.jpg SG-43 Goryunov Medium machine gun 7.62×54mmR Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Large number were stored in reserved.
UK vz.59.jpg Uk vz. 59 General-purpose machine gun 7.62×54mmR Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czechoslovakia Used by PAVN and Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. [197]
ChineseType672MG.jpg Type 67 General-purpose machine gun 7.62×54mmR Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China Used by PAVN and Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.
TUL-1 Light machine gun 7.62×39mm Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Vietnamese TUL-1 light machine gun used the Type 56 frame with an RPK stock, RPD sights, and 30-round AK-47/Type 56 magazines. Manufactured 1970–1974, replaced after local RPK production.
Digital Museum MG 34 Right noBG.png MG 34 General-purpose machine gun 7.92×57mm Mauser Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg Nazi Germany Used by the NVA and Viet Cong in the Vietnam War. [198]
M60 machine gun.jpg M60 General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Flag of the United States.svg United States Used by PAVN. Limited use.
Browning M1919a.png Mk 21 Mod 0 Medium machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO Flag of the United States.svg United States Limited use.
Maschinengewehr 08 1.jpg Type 24 Heavy machine gun 7.92×57mm Mauser Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China
Bren1.jpg Bren light machine gun Light machine gun .303 British Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom [199]

Sniper Rifle

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
PSL Dragunov 7.62 mm Sniper Rifle.jpg PSL Designated marksman rifle 7.62×54mmR Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg Socialist Republic of Romania May have been retired and replaced by IWI Galatz.

Grenade Launcher

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
MK19-02.jpg Mk 19 grenade launcher Automatic grenade launcher 40×53 mm Flag of the United States.svg United States Used in the Sino-Vietnamese War. [87]

Mortar

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
81 mm Mortar M1 in South Korea.jpg M1 mortar Infantry mortar 81 mm MortarFlag of the United States.svg United States
Mortar M29.jpg M29 mortar Infantry mortar 81 mm MortarFlag of the United States.svg United States
107 mm mozdzierz wz 38 tyl.jpg M1938 Mortar107 mm MortarFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
120 mm regimental mortar M1943.jpg PM-43 MortarType 53
Type 55
120 mm MortarFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Stored in reserves, replace by SC100TX.
160mm Mortar M1943 003.jpg M1943 Mortar160 mm MortarFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union SStored in reserves, replace by SC100TX.

Rocket-propelled Grenade (RPG) / Anti-armor Weapon

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberOriginDetails
Rocket-propelled Grenade (RPG)
RPG2 and PG2 TBiU 37.jpg RPG-2 Rocket-propelled grenade 40 mm HEAT Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Internally codenamed B-40. Stored in reserve.
Recoilless Rifle
107 mm dzialo B-11 Jelenia Gora.jpg B-11 Anti-tank recoilless rifle82 mm HEAT Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Stored in reserves.
M40 105 mm RR.jpg M-40 Anti-tank recoilless rifle105 mm HEAT Flag of the United States.svg United States Stored in reserves.

Artillery

Towed Artillery

ImageModelTypeVariantQuantityOriginDetails
VDVHistorymuseum-21.jpg M-30 [200] 122 mm field gun Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union The USSR provided 450 M-30s from 1964–1969. [201] Some were lost or retired. Stored in reserves.
Smolensk-War-Museum-39.jpg ML-20 152 mm howitzer Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Large number stored in reserve in good condition. [202]
M114 155 mm Howitzer in Museum of technique 2016-08-16.jpg M114 155 mm towed howitzer Flag of the United States.svg United States Stored in reserves.

Self-propelled Artillery / Mobile Artillery

ImageModelTypeVariantQuantityOriginDetails
ASU-85 6 Dywizji Powietrznodesantowej.jpg ASU-85 85 mm assault gun ASU-85Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Vietnam is no longer an operator of the ASU-85 as of the 2018 Military Balance, they are likely in reserve or training [203]
US Army M107 Howitzer.JPEG M107 175mm self-propelled gun Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Likely in reserve

Air Defense

Anti-aircraft Artillery

ImageModelTypeVariantCaliberQuantityOriginDetails
ZSU-57-2 Hun 2010 02.jpg ZSU-57-2 57 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun ZSU-57-257×347 mmSR [148] 500Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union Stored in reserve.
Flak18-36(cropped).png 8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41 88 mm anti-aircraft gun 88×571 mmRFlag of Germany (1935-1945).svg Nazi Germany Received from the USSR starting in 1954; used against US fighter jets in the early ’60s.

Development

This section includes weapons in planning, development, or testing phases. Existing systems being modified remain in notes.

  Development completed
  Development ongoing
  Development cancelled

Infantry Weapon

Assault Rifle

ImageModelTypeCaliberOriginDetails
STL556.jpg STL-556VN Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. Features foldable, adjustable stock and full-length Picatinny rail. Manufactured locally at Z111 Factory. [204]
SHMT-M1 2024.jpg SHMT-M1 Underwater rifle 5.56×45mm NATO flechettes Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Designed to fire underwater or on land. Features a gas regulator to cycle water. Manufactured at Z111 Factory. [205]

Mortar

ImageModelTypeCaliberQuantityOriginDetails
Silenced mortarSilenced mortar82 mm mortarFlag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 82 mm silenced mortar based on the Russian 2B25 mortar.
Semi-automatic mortarSemi-automatic mortar100 mm MortarFlag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Semi-automatic mortar based on the SC100TX. Vehicle-mounted, domestic production.

Specs:

  • Range: 6–10 km
  • Fire rate: 6–10 rounds/min
  • Weight: 1.6 tons

Ground Vehicles

Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

ImageModelTypeQuantityOriginDetails
XTC-08 Wheeled armoured personnel carrier Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 8×8 APC based on BTR-82A. Waterjet–amphibious, MTU 6R 106 engine, rear ramp for troop entry. Specs: [206]
  • Crew: 2 + 9 troops
  • Weight: 16 t (empty)
  • Dimensions (m): 7.580 L × 2.985 W × 2.8 H
  • Ground clearance: 475 mm
  • Speed (road/water/reverse): 80/ > 7/ > 2 km/h
  • Engine: 326 hp
  • Protection (STANAG 4569): Level 2

Artillery

Rocket / Missile Artillery

ImageModelTypeQuantityOriginDetails
Modular M270-based MRLS Multiple Launch Rocket System Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Mounted on a KamAZ 8×8 chassis with M270-style modular launch tubes (leaked images).
PTH-152 VN.jpg PTH-152152 mm self-propelled artillery Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Researched and modernized by Viettel base on D-20 , displayed at 80 Years Journey of Independence-Freedom-Happiness 2025. Specs:
  • Maximum rate of fire: ≥ 4 rounds/min
  • FCS
  • Electronic warface system
  • 12,7mm RCWS
  • Smoke grenades, laser warning
  • Crews: 5-6 persons
  • Protection STANAG 4569
  • Weight: , 34 tons
  • Maximum speed: ≥ 70km/h
Z113 Rocket Launcher70 mm multiple rocket launcherFlag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Produced by Z113 Factory; displayed at Vietnam Defense Expo 2024; mounted on Toyota pickup; 750 kg. Specs:
  • Range: 5–7 km
  • Warhead weight: 4.0–4.5 kg
  • Length: 950–975 mm
  • Capacity: 40 rounds
  • Fire rate: 120 rpm
  • Control: remote/manual
  • Features: impact/proximity fuse, laser rangefinder

Air Defense

Anti-aircraft Artillery

ImageModelTypeCaliberQuantityOriginDetails
[ citation needed ]VDI-SPAAG-2×30 Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun 30×210 mmFlag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam Based on XCB-01 chassis; conceptual (not final design).[ citation needed ] Specs:
  • 360° AESA search radar
  • Optoelectronic suite
  • Ku-band tracking radar
  • Smoke grenades, laser warning
  • FCS
  • Remote-controlled turret
  • ABM/AHEAD ammunition
  • 7.62 mm coaxial MG
  • AA missile launcher (likely TL-01)

Procurement

  Procurement completed
  Procurement ongoing
  Procurement cancelled

Infantry Weapon

Rocket-propelled Grenade (RPG) / Anti-Armor Weapon

ImageModelTypeCaliberOriginDetails
Anti-tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
SPIKE ATGM.jpg Spike Anti-tank guided missile 130–170 mmFlag of Israel.svg Israel Vietnam is finalizing a $500 million deal with Rafael to produce Spike missiles domestically. [207]

Ground Vehicle

Vietnam signed a 2002–2005 military-technical cooperation agreement with Ukraine to upgrade armor and artillery, and improve co-production and repair. It also signed with Russia and developed domestic production and repair capabilities. [208]

Tank

ImageModelTypeQuantityOriginDetails
Alabino05042017-40.jpg T-72 Main battle tank 150Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Poland.svg Poland
Poland agreed in March 2005 to sell Vietnam 150 T-72s for training, maintenance, and repair, but cancelled in 2006 to focus on Navy and Air Force. [208]
T-55 4.jpg

T-59 MBT pic-022.JPG

T-54/55 Main battle tank Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Israel.svg Israel
In 2006, Israel reported selling two light armored vehicles to Vietnam (UNROCA). Israeli firms bid to modernize T-54/55s with armor, night vision, and FCS upgrades (Poland-produced). [209]
70Flag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Flag of Finland.svg Finland
In February 2005, Finland ceded about 70 Soviet-era T-54/55 tanks to Vietnam. [210]

Self-propelled Artillery / Mobile Artillery

ImageModelTypeQuantityOriginDetails
2011.2.17 yuggun6pobyeongyeodan k-9,k-55 jajuposagyeog (7633864346).jpg K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled artillery 20Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea $250 million deal includes 20 K9s , will be delivered through the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) as a government-to-government (G2G) transaction [211]

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