Global trends in military technology and implications for building a modern army

Global trends in military technology and implications for building a modern army

Monday, September 22, 2025, 19:23 (GMT+7)
Keeping abreast of global trends in military technology and undertaking comprehensive and precise analyses of opportunities and challenges, is a crucial basis for formulating an overarching strategy for development and orienting military technology in line with the specific characteristics, functions, and missions of each service branch, towards the common goal of building a modern army.

Hypersonic weapon – A new arms race among major powers

Hypersonic weapon – A new arms race among major powers

Friday, October 28, 2022, 14:47 (GMT+7)
Hypersonic weapon is also a “double-edged sword”, which, if not controlled effectively, will become a destabilising factor for global and regional security and the source of a new arms race, even threatening the survival and development of all mankind. Therefore, to ensure the global strategic balance, major powers must reach an agreement on the development of this dangerous type of weapon and strictly limit its proliferation.

Breakthroughs in developing weapons in 2018

Breakthroughs in developing weapons in 2018

Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 07:52 (GMT+7)
Recently, major powers worldwide have been drawn into the spiral of developing modern weaponry as the strategic deterrent. Notably in 2018, the breakthrough achievements in this field (particularly in hypersonic and laser weapons and cruise missiles) are attracting the special attention from the international community

The role of the Vietnam People’s Army in realising economic development goals according to the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress
In the new era of development, in order to realise the goals for national development by 2030, with a vision to 2045, it is essential to continue to closely link socio-economic development with defence and security consolidation. In the process, strongly promoting the VPA’s role is of special importance. To that end, emphasis should be placed on the following main directions