A Coperation Between Russia and Southeast Asian countries on Military Basis increases

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“In general, relations between the USSR/Russia and the ASEAN member countries are developing on good neighborly and mutually beneficial terms. All countries maintain an active dialogue with the Russian side both on military-technical cooperation issues and on military, economic and political topics.

Since July 1996, Russia has been a full partner for dialogue with ASEAN. During this period, a legal and regulatory framework for cooperation has been established,”

Shugayev said in an interview to Russian Aviation & Military Guide (RAMG) on occasion of the 70th anniversary of Russia’s system for military technical cooperation with foreign states.
According to Shugaev, new opportunities are emerging.

“The current stage in the development of military-technical cooperation relations is primarily characterized by strong opposition and attempts by some Western countries to influence the current relations, both politically and economically. However, despite all the difficulties, it also opens up new opportunities: serious steps have been taken in the issue of settlements in national or alternative currencies, and the development of closer cooperation and the creation of joint productions are also strengthening”.

FSMTC’s head is optimistic on the plans in the ASEAN region.

“Due to the economic and political strengthening of this region and the good neighborly relations of most countries with the Russian Federation, we can give a very optimistic forecast of the development of the military-technical cooperation with the countries of Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region, especially with the ASEAN countries,”

says Dmitry Shugayev.

The last time Russia presented its export proposals in South-East Asia at the Vietnam Defense 2022 International Defense Exhibition & Conference, which was held on December 8-10, 2022 at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Russian single exhibit included more than 400 military, civilian and dual-use products.

At its stall, Rosoboronexport exhibited a full-scale model of the Orlan-10E unmanned aerial vehicle, as well as a line of Russian-made UAVs, including the Orlan-30, a new product of 2022, the Orion-E reconnaissance/strike unmanned aircraft system and the Kub-E loitering munition.
Russia also presented Su-57E fifth-generation fighter, Su-35 and Su-30SME supermaneuverable fighters, IL-76MD-90A(E) military transport aircraft, Ka-52 scout/attack helicopter, Mi-171SH military transport helicopter and the Ka-28 shipborne ASW helicopter; the Buk and Tor surface-to-air missile systems, Pantsir-S1 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun/missile system, Verba and Igla-S MANPADS; electronic warfare assets.

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In the ground equipment segment T-90S and T-90MS MBTs, BMPT Terminator tank support fighting vehicle, TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system, upgraded Msta-S self-propelled howitzer, Khrizantema and Kornet-EM ATGM systems, Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank and BT-3F and BTR-82A armored personnel carriers, various models of Typhoon-type mine-protected vehicles and Linza armoured ambulance were presented.

The Kalashnikov Concern showcased its AK-200 series, AK-15 and AK-19 assault rifles as well as its other products: 9 mm Kalashnikov PPK-20 submachine gun, Chukavin sniper rifle, 9 mm Lebedev pistol.

Russia also presented a line of naval products: the Gepard-3.9-class frigate, Project 22160 patrol ship, Project 21980E special purpose craft, as well as the Karakurt-E and Sarsar small missile ships. Also a wide range of missile, artillery and torpedo armament for ships and submarines, air defense assets, communications, sonars, underwater/surface target acquisition sensors, anti-saboteur capabilities were demonstrated in Hanoi.

Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport during the Vietnam Defense 2022 expressed its readiness to discuss cooperation in the field of industrial partnership and the construction of infrastructure facilities with the South Asian partners.

“We have unique competencies in this area, and our proposals are backed up by successfully completed and functioning projects on the customers’ territories,”

said Alexander Mikheev.

General Mark Milley, the U.S. highest-ranking military officer, ex-principal military advisor to the President,

“whatever the clash between Russia and Western countries, one can’t deny its helluva military power and human potential.”

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Asian Economies Challenge

Asian economies geared for exports and facing some of the highest US “reciprocal” tariffs are leading the way over their western counterparts in trade negotiations with the Trump administration.

Past experience suggests comprehensive trade deals take many months if not years to complete — time that countries including South Korea, Japan and India don’t have, given their shipments to the US face levies rising to near 25% in just over two months.

Vietnam’s is pegged at 46% and Thailand’s at 36%.

What’s looking likelier for these countries are smaller, interim accords aimed at staving off the snapback of the most punitive US tariffs before the 90-day grace period expires in early July.

That would allow President Donald Trump to tout quick success in his disruptive trade policy.

Speaking Sunday on ABC News’ This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there are 18 important US trading partners, including China which is undergoing a “special negotiation.”

With the other 17, “We have a process in place, over the next 90 days, to negotiate with them,” Bessent said.

“Some of those are moving along very well, especially with the Asian countries.”

Last week Bessent said the US and South Korea could reach an “agreement of understanding” on trade as soon as this week. Korean officials say they see early July as the initial deadline for any concrete deal to at least clinch tariff exemptions.

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