Vietnam Defence Expo 2024 is an important international event, marking the remarkable development of the Vietnamese defence industry. Under the chairmanship of the Ministry of National Defence and the General Department of Defence Industry, the General Department of Defence Economics and Technology (GAET) has affirmed its role as a commercial hub, contributing to connecting and promoting international cooperation in the military and defence fields.
Colonel Phan Chien Thang, General Director of GAET Corporation, talks with representatives of Airbus Group (France) at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024. Photo: Contributor
Affirming the role of commercial representative
Taking place from December 19-23, 2024 at Gia Lam Airport (Hanoi), the second Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 organized by the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam aims to share achievements and experiences in research, production, use of weapons, equipment and promote cooperation in the field of defense industry among countries participating in the Exhibition. After the success of the first Exhibition in 2022, GAET Corporation continues to be trusted by its superiors to be the commercial representative of the Exhibition Organizing Committee. During the Exhibition, the Corporation focuses on the main activities, including: promoting contact and working activities with strategic partners to introduce and strengthen cooperation in the military field and export of defense industry products; learning about technology trends and new types of equipment and materials, seeking opportunities for technology transfer cooperation from partners; Participate in seminars in the military and defense industry fields; promote contact and work activities with strategic partners to introduce and enhance cooperation in the military field and export defense industry products.
In the role of the trade representative of the Exhibition, the Corporation has actively and proactively invited and signed 85 exhibition booth rental contracts from 25 countries; signed contracts and received sponsorship from 28 units and enterprises with a total value of nearly 120 billion VND; actively coordinated with the competent agencies of the Ministry of National Defense to handle temporary import - re-export procedures for goods displayed by partners with a large volume of military equipment and defense industry products; supported customs clearance, transportation, storage, escort, and preservation of goods displayed at the Exhibition; provided a number of services to meet the needs of the units constructing exhibition booths to ensure timeliness and compliance with regulations on security and safety.
Along with the role of a commercial representative, at this Exhibition, GAET Corporation also has a booth with a total area of 108m², modernly designed, 3D images, bearing the colors of the enterprise's brand identity. Here, images, some models, outstanding products and activities are displayed, clearly demonstrating the main functions and industries of the Corporation in the field of military trade, such as: infantry weapons, training sailboats, armored vehicles, aircraft... and manufacturing dual-purpose products. In addition,
GAET also introduced the project on Audio-Visual Solution in Modern Operation Center and smart meeting room solution, paperless meeting room brings many outstanding benefits in organizing, managing, operating information effectively and conveniently...
During the Exhibition, the Corporation's booth was honored to welcome the Head of the Ministry of National Defense, Head of the General Department of Politics and the General Department of Defense Industry... to visit; welcomed many high-ranking military delegations from countries such as: United Arab Emirates (UAE), Malaysia, the Russian Federation and Laos; corporations from the United States, China, Russia, Israel, France...; over 30,000 visitors, including more than 110 organizations, corporations, and companies from more than 20 countries specializing in defense and security products and services to visit and exchange information, and learn about cooperation potential. At the Exhibition, the Corporation held nearly 50 bilateral meetings with partners to discuss capacity, seek opportunities for cooperation in technology transfer, joint ventures, partnerships, product export, and supply of high-tech products of Vietnam's defense industry to the international market. Thereby, the Corporation signed a contract worth 13.202 million USD and 10 memorandums of understanding on strategic cooperation with enterprises of countries with developed defense industry. In addition, the Corporation organized delegations to visit, meet and exchange with partners at 50 domestic and foreign booths, to grasp the needs of investors; update and learn about advanced military technologies, modern technological solutions in the world...
Efforts to promote strengths
It can be said that in recent years, through the role of Vietnam's trade representative at domestic and foreign defense exhibitions such as: Vietnam International Defense and Security Exhibition 2019 (DSE Vietnam 2019); Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2022; ARMY-GAME International Exhibition 2023 in the Russian Federation; Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024... has contributed to bringing the GAET brand far and wide, leaving a special impression on international friends.
GAET Corporation is proud to be the unit trusted by the Ministry of National Defense and the General Department of Defense Industry to implement many import programs and projects for agencies and units on technology, equipment, and military equipment. The successful transfer of production lines to units has contributed to the modernization of the defense industry, bringing about proactiveness in production, contributing to enhancing the combat strength of the Army in the new situation. In addition, the Corporation is also a pioneer in promoting the export of defense industry products made in Vietnam.
In addition, GAET Corporation is also the only contact point of the Ministry of National Defense licensed to trade and supply industrial explosives to serve the national economy. With a network of 29 warehouses distributed in 20 provinces and cities nationwide, the Corporation has been supplying and deploying complete blasting services for customers in 49 provinces and cities, ensuring efficiency, safety and quality. The Corporation has made its mark in key national projects such as Hai Van Pass Tunnel, Son La Hydropower Plant, Dong Nai Hydropower Plant, Ho Chi Minh Road,
Ninh Thuan wind power plant; Ca Na international seaport project; North-South expressway project... contribute to the country's economic development.
Carrying the mission of a defense - security enterprise in the process of modernizing the defense industry in particular and the Vietnam Army in general, with a tradition of more than 60 years of construction and development, GAET Corporation has been constantly integrating and developing, reaching new heights, contributing to building a modern, dual-purpose Vietnamese defense industry, becoming the spearhead of the national industry./.
