US and Vietnam discuss arms deal

US and Vietnam discuss arms deal

• A deal between the U.S. and Vietnam on arms sales was discussed between the two during the official meeting between them last month. Though the terms and conditions of the deal are yet to be finalized, it is assumed that the deal could help cash-strapped Vietnam by steering it away from its traditional reliance on lower-cost, Russian-made arms. The deal expected to finalise next year, will involve the sale of newly upgraded American F-16 fighter jets.
• Termed as one of the largest arms transfers in history between the two nations, the deal could irk China and sideline Russia according to the experts.

Also Read: Weekly Current Affairs (International) 26 Aug - 01 Sep 2023 Bitbank: Who has taken over the B20 presidency from India?

                         >> Download Current Affairs PDFs Here

                              Download Sakshi Education Mobile APP

Published date : 26 Sep 2023 05:03PM