Vietnam's navy unveils first home-made warship

Vietnam's navy has taken delivery of its first locally-made warship, equipped with artillery and missile systems, local media report.The Hong Ha shipbuilding company started building the model in 2009 and tested the warship last year.The ship's design was reportedly bought from an unnamed foreign company.A high-ranking navy official said it would patrol the country's territorial waters, amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.There are ongoing strains between Vietnam and China over maritime

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