The agreement between the United States and Vietnam for the procurement of F-16 fighter aircraft marks a pivotal moment in the evolving geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia, signaling a reconfiguration of regional security alignments and defense procurement strategies. This transaction, reportedly involving no fewer than 24 F-16 aircraft, represents a significant departure from Vietnam’s historical … Leggi tutto Geopolitical and Strategic Implications of Vietnam’s Acquisition of U.S. F-16 Fighter Aircraft: A Paradigm Shift in Southeast Asian Defense Dynamics