Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff is on an official visit to Vietnam from 30 Oct 17 to 03 Nov 17. 

During his visit, he is scheduled to hold bilateral meeting with top brass of the Vietnam People’s Air Force and Air Defence (VPAF) on security challenges in the current geopolitical scenario and explore ways to deepen the defence cooperation further. The main focus of the visit would be on improving bilateral relations, promoting defence ties and evolving steps to further strengthen defence cooperation between the two Air Forces. 

The CAS would visit the Headquarters of Vietnam People’s Air Force and Air Defence (VPAF) and a few operational air bases as well.