US UAV development efforts

US UAV development efforts

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 11:32 (GMT+7)
The US was the first country to develop and employ UAVs. As early as the First World War, the US tested Kettering Bug, a suicide UAV capable of carrying weapons to a target and detonating on impact. During the Second World War, the country continued to develop and use UAVs controlled via radio signals. During the Cold War, Washington tested and deployed a number of advanced unmanned systems, such as the Ryan Firebee system for reconnaissance missions over enemy airspace

The art of siege and ambush in the North Phu Yen Campaign of 1966

The art of siege and ambush in the North Phu Yen Campaign of 1966

Friday, April 24, 2026, 09:29 (GMT+7)
During the North Phu Yen Campaign, despite confronting the most elite and battle-hardened forces of the US military, our armed forces and people, employing the outstanding art of siege and ambush, dealt a devastating blow to the enemy and diminished both their strategic posture and strength across Military Region 5 battlefield, laying the groundwork for victory in the second dry-season strategic counter-offensive

Global political–military landscape through the lens of the Munich Security Conference 2026

Global political–military landscape through the lens of the Munich Security Conference 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:31 (GMT+7)
Munich Security Conference 2026 has laid bare a stark reality: the unipolar world order of the post–Cold War era is disintegrating, while a stable multipolar order has yet to take shape. In this high-risk transitional period, the combination of traditional military strength with flexible diplomacy, alongside economic and technological capabilities, will determine each nation’s position.

Unveiling the distortions of socio-economic development goals in the Documents of the 14th National Congress of the Party

Unveiling the distortions of socio-economic development goals in the Documents of the 14th National Congress of the Party

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 19:18 (GMT+7)
The underlying purpose of the distortions is to undermine the stature and significance of the 14th National Congress; to erode the confidence of cadres, Party members, and all strata of the people in the Party’s leadership, ultimately aiming to deny the leadership role of the Communist Party of Vietnam in the new era; and at the same time, to propagate, call for, and incite the adoption of a “multi-party, pluralistic” regime in Vietnam.

Building a modern Military Medical Sector to meet its task requirements in the new situation

Building a modern Military Medical Sector to meet its task requirements in the new situation

Monday, April 13, 2026, 14:34 (GMT+7)
Thanks to the leadership of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, as well as the shelter and assistance of the people, the Military Medical Sector has continuously developed robustly, excellently fulfilling the task of treating wounded and sick soldiers, caring for and protecting the health of troops and the people, recording many glorious achievements, making great contributions to the development of the nation’s medicine and the cause of national liberation, construction, and protection

Greenland: a focal point of geopolitical competition

Greenland: a focal point of geopolitical competition

Monday, March 30, 2026, 09:26 (GMT+7)
Despite being a sparsely populated autonomous territory with harsh natural conditions, the island of Greenland has recently emerged as a new focal point for geopolitical competition. This is particularly true following the assertive statements and manoeuvres by US President Donald Trump. This development reflects a shift in the strategic focus within major powers’ calculations, presenting challenges for both the region and the broader world

Engineering Corps promotes the tradition of "Paving the way to victory" in the new era

Engineering Corps promotes the tradition of “Paving the way to victory” in the new era

Thursday, March 26, 2026, 15:32 (GMT+7)
“Paving the way to victory” is the glorious tradition of the heroic Engineering Soldiers, which has been forged in blood and bone, hard work and intelligence of generations of cadres and soldiers over 80 years of construction, combat and development.

Building the Office of the Central Military Commission - the Office of the Ministry of National Defence on a par with its missions in the new era

Building the Office of the Central Military Commission - the Office of the Ministry of National Defence on a par with its missions in the new era

Friday, March 20, 2026, 14:48 (GMT+7)
the Office has actively reformed its working methods and professional conduct. Thanks to this, the quality of its research, comprehensive advisory work, and many other functions has continuously improved. Importance has been attached to administrative support for military and defence tasks, state management in the field of national defence, the direction of office work, and the oversight of administrative procedures within the MND

Renewing and improving quartermaster work to meet the requirements of building the Military in the new period

Renewing and improving quartermaster work to meet the requirements of building the Military in the new period

Thursday, March 19, 2026, 10:18 (GMT+7)
Guided by these teachings of President Ho Chi Minh and its functions and assigned tasks, over the past 80 years of construction, combat service, combat operations, and development, the Quartermaster Branch has continuously renewed and improved its task performance, greatly contributing to the cause of liberating the nation, building the Vietnam People’s Army, and protecting the Fatherland

Prospects for the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Prospects for the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 06:25 (GMT+7)
The considerable differences in calculations, positions, and interests among the parties involved suggest that, despite numerous rounds of negotiations in recent years, the path towards a mutually acceptable and sustainable settlement remains fraught with obstacles. The prospects for peace negotiations depend not only on the will of political leaders but also on societal acceptance.

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