Viettel Group and John Cockerill sign a Partnership Agreement for the development and production of advanced land-defenc
John Cockerill and Viettel Group today officially signed a Partnership Agreement establishing a long-term cooperation framework to develop, produce and market a range of advanced, high-technology land-defence systems.
This strategic collaboration aims to leverage Viettel’s strength in defence electronics, sensors, systems integration and production, and John Cockerill Defense’s strength in land weapon and vehicle systems design, development, production and marketing. These strengths are complimentary and provide a firm foundation for growth.
The Partnership Agreement was formalised at the Embassy of France in Vietnam, in the presence of Mr. Éric Lombard, Minister of Economics and Finance (France) and Mr. XX (TBD) XX Ministry of Industry and Trade (Vietnam). The agreement was signed by Mr. Nguyễn Vũ Hà, CEO of Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation, and by Mr. Thierry Renaudin, CEO of John Cockerill Defense, on behalf of John Cockerill Defence France. Said Mr. Renaudin, “Vietnam is delivering sustained economic growth and Viettel is a much-respected international technology and services group; John Cockerill Defense is delighted to partner Viettel and is confident that today’s agreement provides a robust foundation for future growth, to the benefit of Vietnam and France, both”.
Mr. Ha stated that, “Viettel High Tech is pursuing an ambitious development program in the Defense sector and partnership with John Cockerill Defense France forms a critical part of our long-term strategy. This cooperation builds on our strong foundation in core technologies, full product ownership, and the ability to tailor solutions to diverse operational needs in both domestic and international markets”. The signing of the Partnership Agreement during France's State Visit to Viet Nam strengthens the mutually beneficial ties and the spirit of partnership between the two countries.
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Viettel Group is Vietnam’s leading technology and industrial group, with operations in 11 countries and territories. Defense is one of its strategic focus areas, where Viettel has successfully researched, developed, and produced a wide range of modern military systems and equipment, playing a pivotal role in advancing Vietnam’s defense industry. Today, Viettel is actively promoting the export of its defense solutions to key international markets.
John Cockerill Defense is a global leader in advanced defense systems and industrial engineering. John Cockerill Defense designs, manufactures, integrates and upgrades weapons systems for the full range of 25 to 120 mm calibers. John Cockerill Defense weapons systems combine great firepower and light weight, guaranteeing performance and protection on the one hand and air transportability on the other. Modular, these systems are designed to evolve at moderate cost according to the needs of their users.