Vietnam's Warship Project: A Symbol of Modernization or a Case of Déjà Vu?
Vietnam's bid to build its own warships has been hailed as a significant step towards defense modernization, but beneath the surface lies a more nuanced reality.
The country's plan to construct its first domestically produced frigate at the Song Thu shipyard in Da Nang City is being touted by state media and analysts alike as a major achievement.