U.S. officials are negotiating the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Vietnam, which, if finalized, would mark the largest-ever arms transfer between the two nations. Preliminary talks have happened in Hanoi, New York, and Washington. Special pricing for Vietnam is under consideration. While exact figures are undisclosed, the agreement may materialize in 2024. The South […]
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