Upholding the tradition of winning the first battles to build an “elite, compact, strong” Naval Service

Thursday, August 08, 2024, 07:49 (GMT+7)
On 2 and 5 August 1964, the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN) cooperated with other forces in courageously fighting to win victory in the first battles. It is forever a source of pride and encouragement for generations of Naval cadres and soldiers to overcome all hardships, successfully fulfil all assigned tasks, and build an “elite, compact, strong”, modern Service worthy of its core role in firmly protecting national sovereignty over seas and islands

On the USAF’s modernisation strategy

Monday, October 23, 2023, 15:10 (GMT+7)
USAF has strong ambition to modernise its equipment, as it wants to become the world’s first air force to put the new-generation strategic bombers and the  6th-generation stealth fighter into combat. At the same time, USAF is also determined to develop UAVs operating in the formation of manned fighters. This could create an arms race between major countries as Russia and China have just begun to equip 5th generation fighter aircraft, and currently employing strategic bombers equivalent to the US’ B-1B aircraft.

A distinct demonstration of the art of encirclement in Route 9 - Khe Sanh Campaign of 1968

Monday, July 31, 2023, 15:11 (GMT+7)
Over half a century ago, to realise a strategic diversion action in preparation for the General Offensive and Uprising of 1968 throughout the South, we launched a large-scale combined arms offensive campaign at the Khe Sanh - Route 9 and achieved a great victory. The Campaign left behind valuable experiences in military art, among which the distinct feature was the art of encircling and cutting off the enemy.

National and time values of the Victory of "Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air"

Saturday, December 31, 2022, 19:16 (GMT+7)
The Victory of "Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air" is the immortal epic of the resilient Vietnamese people. The capital city of Hanoi became the capital of the right, conscience and human dignity. This heroic historic victory "beat the Americans out", creating an important premise for our army and people to "fight for the fall of the puppet administration", liberate the South, and unify the country. It put an end to neo-colonialism and promoted the movement for peace, national independence, democracy and social progress in the world.

A look back at the Victory of Ha Noi – Dien Bien Phu in the air 50 years ago

Thursday, December 29, 2022, 08:23 (GMT+7)
Victory of “Ha Noi – Dien Bien Phu in the Air” inflicted the heaviest defeat on the U.S. Air Force in the history and became the most glorious symbol of the power of revolutionary heroism and Vietnamese wisdom and creativity in the Ho Chi Minh era. Half a century has passed, but lessons learnt from that illustrious victory remain valid both theoretically and practically and need further applying and leveraging in today’s cause of national building and defence.

Promoting the lessons learned from ideological work in the "Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air" Victory into the current cause of safeguarding the Fatherland

Wednesday, December 28, 2022, 10:08 (GMT+7)
Based on the valuable lessons of ideological work in the "Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air" Victory, it is necessary at all levels to be deeply aware of the role and importance of this work in order to effectively implement into building the "revolutionary, regular, elite, modern" Air Defence - Air Force to firmly safeguard the sky of the Fatherland in all situations.

The Victory of “Hanoi – Dien Bien Phu in the air” – the convergence and the promotion of Vietnamese cultural values

Tuesday, December 27, 2022, 08:07 (GMT+7)
Bringing into play the Vietnamese cultural values has created a foundation for building the strength of the people’s war in the battle defeating the US's strategic air strike with B-52 bombers, making the incomparable Victory of “Ha Noi – Dien Bien Phu in the air” in the history.

“Hanoi – Dien Bien Phu in the air” – the victory of will, confidence, and synergy

Sunday, December 25, 2022, 16:21 (GMT+7)
Bringing into play the spirit and experience from the Victory of “Hanoi – Dien Bien Phu in the air”, in the last 50 years, the Party Committee and People of Hanoi have constantly made every endeavour to construct and develop. In particular, after more than 35 years of reformation, the Capital City along with the country has achieved great achievements of historical significance, which contributes to creating the country’s unprecedented potential, prestige, and position. The aspiration of the people about the affluent and happy life, a society of wealthy people and a strong, democratic, equal, and civilised country has been step-by-step realised.

“Hanoi – Dien Bien Phu in the air” Victory and new requirements for the Air Defence - Air Force

Thursday, December 22, 2022, 13:43 (GMT+7)
Although the “Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air” Victory ended 50 years ago, its meaning, posture, and lessons are still playing an important role in the cause of Army building, national defence consolidation and Fatherland protection. Therefore, the AD-AF needs to continue to inherit, develop, and enrich the Vietnamese military art, thus fulfilling the noble historical mission of firmly protecting our sacred national sky entrusted by the Party, the State, and the people.

"Dien Bien Phu in the air" Victory - a miracle of the Vietnamese people

Thursday, December 22, 2022, 13:43 (GMT+7)
The meaning of the historic "Dien Bien Phu in the air" Victory has gone beyond the boundary of the nation to make it a significant one of the times. With the recognition of the world's people, including the American people, Vietnam has become a typical example against imperialism, oppression and enslavement. Vietnam became a symbol of aspiration for peace, independence, freedom and democracy; the conscience of the times.