Monday, January 12, 2026, 13:21 (GMT+7)

"Uncle Ho’s Soldiers" - a firm, reliable pillar for the people in natural disaster response

“Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” - a firm, reliable pillar for the people in natural disaster response

Friday, January 09, 2026, 16:02 (GMT+7)
In recent years, under the impact of climate change, weather conditions across our country have become increasingly complex and extreme, causing severe losses in human life and property for the State and the people. Against that backdrop, officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Army have consistently upheld their role as the core force and a firm, reliable pillar for the people in natural disaster prevention and control and search and rescue

Solutions to raise the effectiveness of permanent militia flotillas in safeguarding sea and island sovereignty

Solutions to raise the effectiveness of permanent militia flotillas in safeguarding sea and island sovereignty

Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 10:31 (GMT+7)
In recent years, under the leadership and direction of the Central Military Commission and Ministry of National Defence, relevant agencies and units and coastal localities have actively implemented Phase 1 of the Project on “building permanent militia flotillas to safeguard sea and island sovereignty in the new situation”

Naval Commando Brigade 5 improves high sea combat capacity

Naval Commando Brigade 5 improves high sea combat capacity

Friday, December 19, 2025, 20:52 (GMT+7)
Seas and islands are the sacred territories and survival spaces of the Fatherland. Clearly understanding the honour and assigned responsibility, Naval Commando Brigade 5 continues to make drastic and synchronous solutions for building the elite Unit, continuously improving the maritime combat capacity, contributing to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment for the country to develop in the new era.

Division 377 maintains combat readiness to protect the Fatherland’s airspace

Division 377 maintains combat readiness to protect the Fatherland’s airspace

Monday, December 08, 2025, 20:54 (GMT+7)
Adhering to its functions and tasks in the new situation, Air Defence Division 377, under the Air Defence - Air Force Service, has adopted synchronised solutions to improve its combat readiness capacity as the basis for firmly protecting the Fatherland’s airspace over South Central Coast, Central Highlands, and Truong Sa special zone

189th Brigade focuses on enhancing combat power

189th Brigade focuses on enhancing combat power

Monday, November 17, 2025, 16:06 (GMT+7)
Fully aware of the mission requirements and the great responsibility entrusted to them, the Party Committee and Command of the Brigade have been focusing on leading and directing the vigorous and comprehensive implementation of multiple measures to improve its overall quality and combat power, identifying this as a key and continuous objective, both for the immediate term and for the long run.

Naval Engineering Brigade 131 upholds the tradition of "opening the road to victory" at sea

Naval Engineering Brigade 131 upholds the tradition of “opening the road to victory” at sea

Monday, November 10, 2025, 16:01 (GMT+7)
Honoured and proud of its glorious tradition and achievements, the cadres and soldiers of Naval Engineering Brigade 131 will continue to demonstrate steadfastness, intellect, and creativity - remaining worthy of their pioneering role in “Opening the road to victory” at sea. They stand determined to contribute to building a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern Navy, capable of managing and firmly defending the sacred maritime and island sovereignty of the Fatherland.

Upholding the heroic tradition and building the Defence Intelligence commensurate with tasks

Upholding the heroic tradition and building the Defence Intelligence commensurate with tasks

Friday, October 24, 2025, 14:44 (GMT+7)
Fully aware of that immense honour and responsibility, the Defence Intelligence has been implementing comprehensive measures to successfully accomplish its assigned political tasks, contributing to the firm construction and defence of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and laying the foundation for the country to advance confidently into the new era.

Following Uncle Ho’s teachings, Naval Region 1 closely manages and firmly protects national sovereignty over northern seas and islands

Following Uncle Ho’s teachings, Naval Region 1 closely manages and firmly protects national sovereignty over northern seas and islands

Monday, October 20, 2025, 15:35 (GMT+7)
The Region’s Party Committee and Commands as well as party committees and commands of offices and units have always focused their leadership and direction on well performing political and ideological education, building great resolve and political steadfastness among their cadres and soldiers, strictly executing directives and guidance on political and ideological education, particularly Directive 2423-CT/QUTW

Building Naval Region 4 into a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern force

Building Naval Region 4 into a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern force

Friday, October 10, 2025, 14:40 (GMT+7)
Promoting its proud tradition as a Heroic People’s Armed Forces Unit, the officers and sailors of Naval Region 4 remain united, resilient, and determined to overcome all difficulties and hardships. They will continue to uphold their noble spirit and persist in building the Region into a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern force, firmly defending the sacred maritime sovereignty of the Fatherland.

Building Naval Region 3 politically strong in the new situation

Building Naval Region 3 politically strong in the new situation

Saturday, September 27, 2025, 09:12 (GMT+7)
After 50 years of building, fighting and growing, the Party Committee and Command of the Region have always paid attention to and focused on building a politically strong unit, creating a solid foundation for making it all-strong, improving its overall quality and combat strength.

Ten major global military and defence events in 2025
In 2025, the world continued to witness intense strategic competition among major powers, an increasing tendency to address issues through escalation and the use of force, along with prolonged and expanding military conflicts in many regions. Nevertheless, peace, cooperation, and development remain the major trends and shared goals. To provide a comprehensive overview, the National Defence Journal compiles and presents ten major military and defence events worldwide in 2025