An overview of Japan’s defence equipment modernisation trends
Monday, October 27, 2025, 16:17 (GMT+7)
Amid growing complexities in the global and regional security environment, Japan has been accelerating the modernisation of Japan Self-Defence Forces (JSDF) through a series of crucial steps. With the adoption of new national security and defence strategies, along with a significant increase in defence investment, Japan’s defence equipment modernisation is reshaping the regional military balance, which has drawn considerable attention from military analysts
Message from Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025
Friday, September 19, 2025, 17:09 (GMT+7)
Talisman Sabre 2025 also demonstrates the strategic preparedness of multinational engagement, advanced technological and tactical capabilities of countries in the region; ensuring the firm commitment of Australia, the United States and other partners to maintain the stability of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
From the August Revolution to National Day, 2 September - an irreversible tide of justice
Friday, August 29, 2025, 14:23 (GMT+7)
Following the path opened by the August Revolution, we must continue to foster the will of self-reliance and self-strengthening, kindle the aspiration for development, make the very best use of every opportunity and resolutely fend off risks. Under the Party’s leadership, with the entire people and the entire army united as one, we shall write new glorious pages of history and lead the country steadily into an era of prosperity, happiness, affluence and strength.
Strategic structural shift across the Atlantic
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 14:39 (GMT+7)
International public opinion holds that US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy during his second term has not only influenced global political developments, but also served as a catalyst for an extensive military restructuring across the Atlantic. This issue has drawn close attention from many countries
Continuing the legacy of the National People’s Congress to renew the organisation and operations of the National Assembly to meet the nation’s development needs in a new era
Thursday, August 14, 2025, 06:51 (GMT+7)
Across each historical era, inheriting the values of the National People’s Congress and under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly has continually reformed its structure and operations, staying closely attuned to reality and fulfilling the demands of national development in the new age.
Development of submarines in modern warfare
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 07:12 (GMT+7)
With the continuous development of science and technology, military powers will continue to develop their submarine forces to maintain and consolidate their positions and gain superiority in modern warfare. However, this also makes the international community concerned about the risk of an arms race, threatening global security and stability.
On ASEAN cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence in defence sector
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 08:07 (GMT+7)
ASEAN Defence Ministers' joint statement on cooperation in the field of AI in the defence sector serves as an important legal framework for ASEAN militaries to deepen collaboration in the research, development, and application of AI. However, achieving the intended goals will require greater concerted efforts from all ASEAN member countries to address the emerging challenges and difficulties
The entire Military is to enhance civil defence capabilities
Friday, June 27, 2025, 21:57 (GMT+7)
Through active coordination with Party committees, local authorities, people, and other forces, the armed forces will fulfil civil defence tasks effectively, maintaining their role as the core force on the front line of national protection. In doing so, they will continue to honour and enrich the glorious tradition of the heroic Vietnam People’s Army.
The trend of modernising infantry weapons and equipment in Asia-Pacific
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 05:10 (GMT+7)
Modernising infantry weapons and equipment by countries in the Asia Pacific region is a complex and multifaceted process. Although this process may help them better protect their interests, it still has potential factors boosting an increasing tension and a possibility of an arms race in the region.
Vietnam Coast Guard promotes international integration and defence foreign affairs
Friday, May 16, 2025, 07:56 (GMT+7)
Vietnam Coast Guard continues to closely coordinate with military and civil agencies with a view to implementing completely, synchronously and effectively international integration and defence foreign affairs, contributing to building a peaceful, stable, secure and safe environment, firmly safeguarding the sovereignty over seas and islands from afar.