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flag U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Hanoi on Nov. 2, 2025, to strengthen military ties with Vietnam, focusing on arms sales and cleanup of war remnants.

flag U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Hanoi on November 2, 2025, to deepen military ties with Vietnam, highlighting ongoing defense cooperation including the delivery of three coastguard cutters and three T-6 trainer aircraft. flag The visit, part of broader regional engagement, focused on potential arms sales such as C-130 Hercules transport planes, S-92, and Chinook helicopters, as Vietnam seeks to diversify its defense suppliers beyond Russia. flag Hegseth emphasized continued U.S. support for addressing war legacies like unexploded ordnance and dioxin cleanup, efforts that have resumed after funding setbacks. flag While no formal agreements were announced, the trip reflects growing strategic partnership amid shifting Indo-Pacific dynamics.

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