Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - High-tech defence industry products and comprehensive R&D (Research and Development) solutions of the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) attracted considerable attention at the 18th Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA18) and the 3rd National Security Asia (NATSEC) exhibition in Malaysia.

Viettel High Tech (VHT), which represents the Viettel Group at the events from May 6-9, said it is willing to collaborate with global partners, becoming a co-developer of products and customising products in accordance with specific customer requirements.

The customisation capability is an advantage of VHT compared to other large defence industry corporations worldwide.

Besides advanced military products, VHT also showcases component modules, reflecting its capability of research and mastery of core technologies and design of each product component.

Talking to Vietnam News Agency correspondents on the sidelines of the events, Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) and head of the organising committee of the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 said Viettel's presence at the exhibitions opens up many prospects for defence industry cooperation with partners in many countries, including Malaysia.

Based on this collaboration foundation, the Vietnam – Malaysia defence cooperation is expected to be strengthened, commensurate with the strategic partnership between the two countries, the officer said.

According to VHT General Director Nguyen Vu Ha, through the exhibition, Viettel has inked memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Malaysian partners and those from other countries.

The events offer a good chance for Viettel to learn and understand more about the trend of new-generation weapon technology, thereby refining its research and development goals for its products, he added.

Visiting Viettel's booth at DSA18, Lieutenant General Ith Sarath, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) said Viettel is a major partner of the Cambodian army and has provided significant support to his country.

DSA and NATSEC 2024 are among the top five largest defence and security exhibitions in the world. This year's events attract the participation of 1,200 businesses from 60 countries, and nearly 400 delegations from 45 countries. They are expected to lure over 50,000 visitors.

Viettel has so far invested in 10 markets in Asia, America and Africa. The brand value of Viettel, as determined by Brand Finance, is 4.3 billion USD, ranking among the top 500 largest brands in the world and the most valuable brand in Vietnam./.