The role of the Commandos in the Great Spring Victory 1975 and the imperative of building the special forces in the new context
Tuesday, April 08, 2025, 20:20 (GMT+7)
By upholding the heroic tradition and building upon the resounding victories achieved during the Great Spring Offensive 1975, the Special Forces must continue to strive for ever-greater accomplishments. They must remain worthy of the title: an exceptionally elite, extraordinarily brave, astutely daring force that executes deep-strike operations and secures decisive victories.
Countering the enemy’s shift of offensive direction in a defensive operation - key considerations
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 08:42 (GMT+7)
Shifting the direction of an offensive is a common tactic employed by the enemy in combat to create breakthroughs on the battlefield, disrupt our defensive posture, and achieve operational and strategic objectives. In a (potential) war to defend the Fatherland, countering the enemy’s shift of offensive direction holds significant importance and requires thorough study both in theory and in practice
On the establisment of military posture in military region defence operations
Friday, March 21, 2025, 13:32 (GMT+7)
To secure victory in defence operations, military region commanders and headquarters must address multiple challenges regarding force organisation, posture, theoretical and practical aspects of preparation, and execution of combat operations. In particular, mastering the art of creating and establishing military, political, and economic posture is crucial.
Organising and deploying forces for key battles in offensive campaigns in a Fatherland protection war
Monday, March 17, 2025, 10:19 (GMT+7)
In case of a Fatherland protection war, offensive operations can be conducted at the outset and throughout the war on various scales, featuring key and decisive battles. Securing victory in these critical engagements requires commanders and relevant agencies to address numerous challenges. Chief among these is the organisation and deployment of forces, which necessitates further research and application in line with rapidly evolving battlefield circumstances
Changes in Russia’s revised “nuclear doctrine”
Friday, January 24, 2025, 07:05 (GMT+7)
Russia's revised nuclear doctrine has been supplemented and amended in the direction of expanding the target, scope of deterrence and lowering the activation threshold. That will help Moscow have more options in using nuclear weapons; at the same time, it is an important basis for protecting the security, national interests, and territorial sovereignty of Russia.
Tank and Armoured Brigade 409 focuses on raising its synergy and combat power
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 14:01 (GMT+7)
The Brigade has comprehensively renewed training and exercises according to Resolution 19-NQ/ĐU, dated 16 March 2023, by the Military Region Party Committee, on “raising the quality of training in the period of 2023 - 2030 and beyond”. To achieve the established targets and goals, the Brigade has focused on synchronous, specialised training courses relevant to combat reality and the particularities of its operational areas
On the use of artillery and missile forces in strategic counter-offensive operations of a war to defend the Fatherland
Friday, January 17, 2025, 16:04 (GMT+7)
Strategic counter-offensive operations in a war to defend the Fatherland are conducted when opportunities arise, aiming to turn the tide of the conflict, creating advantageous conditions and opportunities for subsequent strategic operations, ultimately defeating the enemy’ war of aggression. To achieve success in a strategic counter-offensive, it is essential to harness the combined strength of all forces, including artillery and missile units. Studying the art of employing artillery and missile forces is, therefore, a crucial aspect to consider
10 Major Global Military and Defence Events of 2024
Thursday, January 09, 2025, 10:06 (GMT+7)
In 2024, the global landscape witnessed unprecedented complexity and unpredictability, marked by intensifying strategic competition among major powers and escalating military conflicts across various regions. These developments further destabilised an already volatile global security environment. To provide a comprehensive overview of the global security landscape, the National Defence Journal presents a roundup of the 10 most significant military and defence events
A review of the global political and military landscape in 2024
Sunday, December 29, 2024, 14:44 (GMT+7)
In 2024, the global political and military landscape underwent significant changes due to the impacts of various hot spots, conflicts, and strategic competition among major powers, particularly the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, the escalating war in the Middle East, tensions on the Korean Peninsula, and increasing signs of US-China rivalry
Adjustments in Canada's new defence policy
Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 07:36 (GMT+7)
For Canada, the potential in the Arctic not only promises to bring huge economic benefits, but also helps the country strengthen its strategic position in the region. This is the great driving force behind the Canadian government's adjustment of its defence policy.