Fighter jets perform light dance at Hanoi defense expo

By Giang Huy, Son Ha   December 8, 2022 | 01:22 am PT
Groups of Su-30MK2 fighter jets and Mi helicopters conduct air performances at the opening ceremony of Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022 in Hanoi on Thursday.
Fighter jets perform light dance at Hanoi defense expo

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang were present at the Gia Lam Airport on Wednesday morning to announce the opening ceremony for Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022.

The expo is participated by over 170 military companies and businesses from 30 countries and territories. It is also attended by over 250 delegations from both inside and outside of Vietnam, who come to the expo to showcase weaponry, equipment and technological solutions for multiple military forces.

Fighter jets perform light dance at Hanoi defense expo

Delegates press buttons to kick off the opening of the expo.

Chinh said the expo is an opportunity for policymakers and businesses to meet and have discussions aimed at creating a peaceful and prosperous world.

The expo also opens up opportunities for collaboration and provides a chance to look at technical development trends in the defense industry, he added.

Fighter jets perform light dance at Hanoi defense expo

At 9 a.m., a group of Mi-17 helicopters pulled the national flag and the expo flag into the tribune area as part of the opening performance.

Fighter jets perform light dance at Hanoi defense expo

A group of Su-30KM2s performs in the air. Eight fighter jets released flares into the air, forming a bright trail of light.

The so-called the King Cobra fighter jet, the Su-30MK2, is one of the most commercially successful Su-27 variants in aircraft manufacturing by the Sukhoi company.

Fighter jets perform light dance at Hanoi defense expo

Beneath the trail of lights, multiple military vehicles of Vietnam can be seen.

Fighter jets perform light dance at Hanoi defense expo

The flares fired by the jets that are equipped on most modern fighter jets are a countermeasure against anti-aircraft missiles.

Fighter jets perform light dance at Hanoi defense expo

The flares become heat sources that disrupt missiles heat-seeking systems.

Fighter jets perform light dance at Hanoi defense expo

Two jets release flares while flying in two directions.

Fighter jets perform light dance at Hanoi defense expo

Chinh and other delegates waved their hands to greet the pilots as the jets flew over the tribune.

"This is an opportunity for us to strengthen relationships, and also an opportunity for Vietnam to welcome international friends, share its culture and art, and introduce the country and its people," Chinh said.

Fighter jets perform light dance at Hanoi defense expo

People in the area gather at the Xuan Quan-Long Bien bank, about 4 km away from the expo site, to watch the jet performances.

Starting at 9 a.m. this Saturday, people can visit the expo and see the performances. The expo will end at 6 p.m. the same day.

 
 
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