What Viettel High Tech does

Viettel High Tech (VHT, legal name Tổng Công ty Công nghiệp Công nghệ cao Viettel) is a Vietnamese state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of National Defence, operating as the primary research, design, manufacturing, and commercialization unit of Viettel Group across military, telecommunications, and civilian sectors. Established January 3, 2019 through the merger of three predecessor units (the R&D Institute founded 2011, the Network Technology Research Center founded 2014, and the Chip Design Research Center founded 2017), the company has accumulated approximately $2.2 billion in cumulative revenue since inception and currently employs over 1,300 personnel, with more than 20% holding Master's or PhD degrees.

The company's product portfolio is organized into three business pillars. The military pillar produces C5ISR (Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) systems including 3D radars with electronic beam scanning (VRS-SRS, VRS-MRS, VRS-CSX, VRS-2DM), the VQ1-M and VQ2 air defense command and control systems, UAVs, electronic warfare equipment, military radio communications, and tank/shooting/maritime simulation training systems. The telecommunications pillar delivers end-to-end 5G Open RAN infrastructure (8T8R, 32T32R, 64T64R Massive MIMO base stations), private 5G networks, transmission systems, and the vOCS 4.0 cloud-native real-time charging system supporting 100 million subscribers, 300,000 TPS, and sub-10ms latency. The civilian pillar includes AI-powered smart cameras (Viettel Flagship Camera, AI Camera Q83910-B, VCAM series), the INNOWAY IoT platform, smart home solutions, maritime equipment, and testing/certification services.

VHT's business model is anchored in government-to-government (defense ministries, military branches) and business-to-business (telecom operators) sales with quote-based, multi-year procurement contracts. Domestic anchor customers include all major Vietnamese military branches and Viettel Telecom/Network (parent-group entities). International expansion proceeds through defense exhibitions (SAHA 2026 Turkey, WDS 2026 Saudi Arabia, MSPO Poland, MWC Barcelona), channel partnerships (ContactPoint Inc. for Philippines, John Cockerill for ground defense), and strategic alliances with global technology providers (Qualcomm, Intel, AMD, ID Quantique, Airbus, Northrop Grumman, EDGE Group, HAVELSAN). The company holds 217+ patents including 30 US patents granted continuously since 2017 and approximately 700 total patent applications, with 60-70 new filings annually.

Name

Viettel High Tech

Legal name

Tổng Công ty Công nghiệp Công nghệ cao Viettel

Website

https://viettelhightech.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Viettel High Tech is a Vietnamese state-owned defense and telecom technology company under Viettel Group, developing C5ISR combat systems, 3D radars, 5G Open RAN infrastructure, and AI-powered IoT and smart camera products for Vietnam's military, Viettel telecom operators, and international defense customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Electronics and Telecommunications Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Air & Missile Defense (IAMD) Systems (IMABAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electronic Warfare (EW) & SIGINT/ELINT Systems (IMABAGAB), Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Electronics for Weapons (IMABAGAH), Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Defense electronics manufacturing
• 5G telecommunications infrastructure
• Military radar systems
• Command control systems
• IoT smart city platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Military Defense Products: Sales of radar systems, UAVs, electronic warfare equipment, command and control systems, military communication radios, and military simulation systems to defense ministries and military forces.
2. Telecommunications Infrastructure: 5G base stations, 4G RAN equipment, transmission systems, user equipment (ONT, WiFi AP), and telecommunications network solutions to telecom operators.
3. Civil/Commercial Products: AI camera systems, IoT platforms (Innoway), smart home solutions, maritime equipment (AIS, S-Tracking), and quality management services.
4. International Defense Contracts: Multi-million USD contracts for military simulation systems in international markets including Philippines. Radar exports to Laos and ongoing negotiations with various countries.
5. Testing and Certification Services: Full-service quality management including testing, certification, and consulting services for products meeting international military and civilian standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Viettel High Tech is a state-owned high-tech industrial corporation that researches, designs, manufactures, and sells military electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, and civilian technology products. Its portfolio spans C5ISR-based defense systems (radar, UAVs, electronic warfare, command and control, military radios, and simulation training), end-to-end 5G/4G Open RAN infrastructure and OSS/BSS solutions (vOCS 4.0 billing), and civilian offerings including AI cameras, IoT platforms (INNOWAY), smart home systems, and maritime tracking devices.

Product overview

Viettel High Tech (VHT) operates as a high-tech industrial corporation under Viettel Group, serving as the primary research and manufacturing unit in military, telecommunications, and civilian sectors. The company develops products following the C5ISR combat model for military applications, provides end-to-end 5G telecommunications infrastructure (including Open RAN, private 5G networks, and OSS/BSS systems like vOCS 4.0), and offers civilian products spanning AI-powered smart cameras (Viettel Insight Eye, AI Camera Q83910-B, VCAM series, Smart ITS Hub), IoT platforms (INNOWAY, Smart Home), and simulation systems (tank training, shooting simulation, maritime simulation). The product portfolio is organized across three business pillars: Military (radars, UAVs, C2 systems, electronic warfare, communications, simulation), Telecom (5G RAN, network infrastructure, billing systems), and Civil (smart cameras, IoT, simulation).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VHT Tekway: Research infrastructure division of Viettel High Tech, featuring labs for 5G, IoT, transmission, electromagnetic compatibility testing, command and control, electronic warfare, simulation modeling, radar, mechanical engineering, and electro-optics.

Products and services

• VRS-SRS Low-Altitude Air Defense Radar 3D radar system using electronic beam scanning technology to determine range, azimuth, and altitude of low-altitude air targets. Deployed across Vietnam's air defense military units.
• VRS-MRS Medium-Range Air Defense Radar
• VRS-CSX Coastal Surveillance Radar Naval coastal surveillance radar for detecting maritime and low-altitude aerial targets. Accepted for Navy use in 2018 and exported to Laos.
• VRS-2DM Low-Band Radar 2D low-altitude surveillance radar in decimetric wave band; the first domestically manufactured radar from design to mass production in Vietnam.
• VQ1-M Air Defense Surveillance System National airspace surveillance and protection system providing automated air situation awareness, replacing foreign systems and processing up to 2,000 targets simultaneously in real-time.
• VQ2 Air Defense Command and Control System
• C5ISR Combat System
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Anti-UAV System
• Electronic Warfare Systems
• Military Radio Communication (4G/5G)
• Tank Crew Simulation Training System (T54B/T55)
• Shooting Simulation Training System Shooting simulation training system with customizable content for NATO-standard weapons (Glock, Taurus, M16); successfully deployed to Philippines via multi-million USD contracts.
• Maritime Simulation Systems
• 5G Open RAN Network 5G network infrastructure based on Open RAN architecture with base stations, radio units, and network management; Vietnam's first commercially deployed 5G network using domestically manufactured equipment.
• 5G Private Network Solution
• 5G RAN (Radio Access Network)
• vOCS 4.0 Online Charging System Real-time billing platform supporting 5G and digital services with 100 million subscriber capacity per server farm, 300,000 TPS, and sub-10ms latency in a Cloud Native architecture.
• AI Camera Q83910-B
• VCAM-PLS-01-B AI Camera
• Viettel Flagship Camera (VCAM-YITS-01)
• Viettel Insight Eye Platform
• IoT INNOWAY Platform
• Viettel Smart Home
• VHT VTag Tracking Device
• V-Tracking Vehicle Management System
• Testing and Certification Services

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• QualcommcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 July 2026First partner in Qualcomm's 6G Platform Early Access Program. Collaboration on 6G technology research, evaluation, and integration into VHT's network infrastructure and devices. Qualcomm provides early access to 6G platforms and technical support. VHT contributes to 6G standard ecosystem development.
• Karel ElectronicsmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2026Turkish defense technology company. Agreement to integrate VHT's private 5G network solutions into military information environments requiring high safety and stability. Karel has strengths in command and coordination systems and military communications platforms.
• ULAK CommunicationsmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2026Turkish government-directed company for telecom infrastructure self-reliance. Successfully integrated 5G N41 32T32R equipment, planned for N78 frequency band testing on major carrier networks.
• EDGE GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026UAE defense conglomerate. Enhanced defense technology cooperation discussions at SAHA 2026.
• IntelcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2026Partnership at MWC 2026 for 5G Advanced and 6G development collaboration. Intel provides computing technology for network infrastructure.
• AMDcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2026Partnership at MWC 2026 for 5G Advanced and 6G development. AMD provides processing technology for telecommunications infrastructure.
• ID QuantiquecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2026Partnership at MWC 2026 focused on post-quantum security for 6G networks.
• Jadwalean GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2026Saudi Arabian company interested in VHT's technology capabilities and product ecosystem. Exploring initial cooperation steps.
• John CockerillmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership to develop high-tech ground defense systems for global markets. John Cockerill brings expertise in ground defense systems.
• ContactPoint IncmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Distribution partner for Philippines market. Facilitated multi-million USD contracts for shooting simulation systems with Philippine National Police.
• Transpro SDN BhdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as VHT distribution partner.
• ABI GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as VHT distribution partner.
• Quadgen Wireless SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as VHT partner for wireless solutions distribution.
• High Cloud TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as VHT partner for cloud technology distribution.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hanwha Defense: Korean defense manufacturer offering radar, EW, command systems, and armored vehicle electronics. Comparable to VHT in integrated air defense and C4ISR offerings aimed at Indo-Pacific and Middle East customers.
• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Israeli developer of advanced defense systems including EW, air defense, and C2. Comparable to VHT in air defense and electronic warfare, and competes for similar export customers.
• HAVELSAN: Turkish defense software and simulation company providing C2, EW, simulation, and battlefield management systems. Listed as a VHT partner and is directly comparable in simulation and command-and-control domains.
• Aselsan: Turkish defense electronics manufacturer producing radar, EW, C2, communications, and electro-optics for military and civil customers. Directly comparable to VHT's C5ISR product portfolio and emerging-market defense export strategy.
• Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL): Indian state-owned defense electronics company manufacturing radar, EW, C2, communications, and simulators. Closely mirrors VHT in product mix, government-customer concentration, and public-sector scale.
• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics company producing EW, C4ISR, surveillance, and homeland security systems. Comparable to VHT across EW, radar, and integrated combat systems, and an active global defense exporter.
• Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI): Turkish defense manufacturer producing UAVs, aerospace platforms, and integrated systems. Comparable to VHT on the UAV and integrated air defense dimensions, and a co-exhibitor at SAHA 2026.

Broad incumbents

• Thales: Global defense and aerospace prime with significant radar, EW, C2, and secure communications offerings. Competes with VHT for the same air defense and EW tenders while offering a much broader portfolio and Western-aligned certification footprint.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): Large Israeli aerospace and defense prime with a broad portfolio across radar, EW, UAVs, and C4ISR. Overlaps with VHT across multiple product lines but operates at a much larger scale and broader market reach.
• ST Engineering: Singapore-based defense and engineering conglomerate offering electronics, land systems, and aerospace. Listed as a VHT partner and comparable as an ASEAN-region defense and electronics provider with broader portfolio scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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