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Vietnam considers early-2030s Su-57 acquisition to replace aging Soviet-era fighters as it weighs Rafale vs Russian stealth

Vietnam is reportedly evaluating Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 as a potential fifth-generation fighter option, targeting an early-2030s timeline and aiming to replace an aging frontline fleet. Separate reporting says Hanoi is also weighing Dassault Rafale amid intensifying Chinese J-20/J-16 activity in the South China Sea.

2026-04-24T02:34:21.899035-07:00