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Bringing into play the tradition of Dien Bien Phu, armed forces of Military Region 2 focus on raising their synergy and combat power

Bringing into play the tradition of Dien Bien Phu, armed forces of Military Region 2 focus on raising their synergy and combat power

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 14:53 (GMT+7)
The Victory of Dien Bien Phu represents an epoch-making victory of profound historical value; it is the victory of Vietnam’s willpower, knowledge, and strength under the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh. It proves the robust development of our Army, including the Northwestern armed forces. Bringing into play that tradition, Military Region 2’s armed forces concentrate on raising their synergy and combat power to meet the requirements set by Fatherland protection in the new situation

Northwestern Armed Forces stay firmly in strategic areas

Northwestern Armed Forces stay firmly in strategic areas

Thursday, October 12, 2023, 15:10 (GMT+7)
To realise the Party’s policy of building a “green, sustainable, and comprehensive” Northwest, and to get rid of being an “underdeveloped” region and a “core of poverty” in the country, the Northwest armed forces consistently promote the noble traditions and qualities of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers”. Moreover, they foster unity, cohesion, and close collaboration with the party committees, authorities, and the people of ethnic groups in the region while demonstrating a steadfast determination to constantly innovate and seize every opportunity and advantage to overcome all difficulties and challenges to successfully fulfil the defined objectives.

Northwest Armed Forces stay firmly in strategic areas

Northwest Armed Forces stay firmly in strategic areas

Monday, August 14, 2023, 13:33 (GMT+7)
Being well aware of the position, role and importance of the Northwest and the difficulties and challenges faced by ethnic minorities in the Northwest, over the years, the Party, the State, all levels and sectors have paid special attention by strategic undertakings and orientations; specific mechanisms and policies prioritising investment in comprehensive development of the midland and mountainous regions, ethnic minorities in general, and the Northwest provinces in particular.

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