Artillery-Missile Command: Vietnam’s Answer to the Maritime-Continental Dilemma

Who claims what

• —Vietnam is enhancing its military capabilities with long-range surface-to-surface missiles.
• —Vietnam is enhancing its military capabilities with ground-based anti-ship missiles.
• —The development of these military capabilities is aimed at bolstering defense against potential threats. (per Artillery-Missile Command — not independently verified)

Our assessment

If the reported enhancements are confirmed, defense and logistics operators in the region may encounter a more complex threat environment, particularly around contested maritime zones. This could drive increased risk ratings for shipping and insurance, and may prompt closer monitoring by relevant compliance and export…