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Israel, Vietnam
Rafael's Spyder proposal nixed by Vietnamese Air Force amid military procurement shifts

Once the preserve of Israeli defence and intelligence groups, Hanoi is now starting to turn its back on them. This comes at a time when the US and Russia are courting the Vietnamese market more fervently than ever. [...]

Published on 19/09/2023 at 04:00 GMT

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