Nokia to Upgrade Vietnam’s Air Traffic Network

The project will replace the existing Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) transport system with Internet Protocol/Multi-Protocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS) technology, enhancing security and reliability in southern Vietnam.

The initiative will provide Ho Chi Minh City’s Air Traffic Control Center (ATCC) with an upgraded transmission network designed to support mission-critical applications, ensuring efficient air traffic control (ATC) operations. The new system, compliant with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) standards, is scheduled to go live in the second quarter of 2025.

“Air traffic networks need to be exceptionally secure and reliable at all times to ensure the highest standards of safety are met. Nokia comes with extensive experience in air navigation with 20 air traffic control networks deployed worldwide. We are impressed by the quality and performance of Nokia’s IP/MPLS networking solution and are looking forward to the successful completion of this crucial initiative in the coming year,” Ho Sy Tung, Deputy General Director at VATM, stated.

Nokia’s IP/MPLS solution will equip VATM with advanced network analytics, simplifying operations and optimizing performance. The upgrade will offer enhanced flexibility and programmability to support essential air traffic management applications, improving safety and efficiency.

Additionally, the system will feature robust security measures and future-proof capabilities to counter emerging threats, including those posed by quantum computing.

Jonathan Goh, Head of Enterprise Business, Network Infrastructure, Southeast Asia North at Nokia, said, “Our mission-critical network solutions are trusted worldwide, delivering exceptional performance and reliability. With embedded QSN capabilities, Nokia’s IP/MPLS technology will enhance the safety and operational efficiency of Vietnam’s air traffic network. We are honored that VATM has chosen Nokia for this pivotal network transformation, paving the way for safer, more advanced and reliable air traffic management across Vietnam.”