Reuters reveals U.S. defence companies in talks to sell Vietnam helicopters, drones

Reuters exclusively reported U.S. defence firms have discussed supplying military gear, including helicopters and drones, to Vietnam, a new sign the country may reduce its reliance on Russian arms. Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, Textron and IM Systems Group met with the officials on the sidelines of the country’s first large-scale arms fair last week, according to the US-ASEAN Business Council, the industry body that arranged the meetings.