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Vietnam chooses Israeli SAM

30th October 2015 - 11:08 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Hong Kong

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In the latest sales success for Rafael’s SPYDER surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, Vietnam has emerged as a buyer of the Israeli weapon.

Confirmation of Vietnam’s adoption of the SPYDER came recently from LtGen Le Huy Vinh, commander of the country’s air defence force. The Israeli contender defeated the Pantsir-S1.

Details on numbers and the price paid are not available, and Rafael did not respond to Shephard’s request for confirmation of the deal. It is also unclear whether Vietnam is acquiring the short-range (SPYDER-SR) or medium-range (SPYDER-MR) version. However, the SAM system will combine with Elta

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Gordon Arthur was the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

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