The art of force organisation and employment in Hiep Duc - Dong Duong Operation of 1965
Monday, December 29, 2025, 14:11 (GMT+7)
Sixty years ago, during Hiep Duc - Dong Duong Operation, our forces, through a distinctive art of organising and employing combat units, dealt successive “critical, heavy” blows against the enemy’s elite formations operating in the adjacent zone between mountainous and coastal lowland areas of Military Region 5. The success of the Operation marked a new development in the overall strategic offensive posture and gave strong impetus to the movement among our armed forces and people to “seek out to fight American troops, seek out to destroy puppet troops”
The art of fighting the opening key battle in the Bau Bang - Dau Tieng Campaign of 1965
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 21:24 (GMT+7)
The success of the Bau Bang - Dau Tieng Campaign dealt a severe blow to U.S. and Saigon efforts under the “Local War” strategy. The lessons in the art of conducting an opening key battle remain invaluable for continued research and creative application in the defence of the Fatherland.
The art of creating and transforming the battlefield in Loc Ninh Offensive of 1967
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 15:20 (GMT+7)
In Loc Ninh Campaign, despite facing US and Saigon regime units, the armed forces of the (South) Eastern Regional Command displayed remarkable flexibility in shaping and shifting the battlefield. Time and again our armed forces launched attacks with deadly effect, forcing the enemy onto the defensive, leaving them bewildered and struggling to respond. This created the condition needed for our armed forces and people to prepare for 1968 Spring General Offensive and Uprising
The art of “point encirclement for reinforcement ambush” in Operation Bu Prang - Duc Lap of 1969
Sunday, September 29, 2024, 20:49 (GMT+7)
Operation Bu Prang - Duc Lap was a small-scale offensive in the strategic region of Central Highlands. Despite logistical difficulties, our troops participating in the Operation achieved high combat performance, thanks to the creative application of the unique military tactic of “point encirclement for reinforcement ambush.” This success contributed to the failure of the enemy’s plan to replace US forces with the Saigon regime’s regular troops on the battlefield
Great Value and Vision Beyond Time in President Ho Chi Minh’s Testament
Monday, September 09, 2024, 20:17 (GMT+7)
The sacred testament left behind by President Ho Chi Minh for the entire Party, the people, and the army before his passing is considered a “National Treasure”, which reflects his sincere emotions, profound wisdom, noble ethics, open-heartedness, kindness, and tolerance, along with his visionary outlook beyond the times.
General Nguyen Chi Thanh - an outstanding leader of Vietnam revolutionary
Thursday, January 11, 2024, 06:49 (GMT+7)
With over 30 years of revolutionary activities and holding various positions, Comrade Nguyen Chi Thanh made significant contributions to the national liberation struggle, the development of the Party, the building of the Armed Forces, and the construction of the country. He was an outstanding leader of the Vietnamese revolution, both in theoretical thinking and practical guidance; a shining example for present and future generations to learn from and follow.
Review of the world political and military situation in 2023
Thursday, December 28, 2023, 10:53 (GMT+7)
The world political and military picture in 2023 is still mixed with light and dark colours, in which, strategic competition between major countries is still fierce, conflicts in regions continue to increase in intensity, scope and nature, etc. However, there are also many signs that the US and China are both showing efforts to control disagreements.
Tightened ties between the US and the Philippines
Monday, August 28, 2023, 14:43 (GMT+7)
After the Cold War, the number of US bases in the Western Pacific diminished, resulting in a reduction of US forces’ presence. This decline led to doubts among allies regarding Washington’s commitment to its partnerships. Therefore, the effort to upgrade relations with the Philippines signifies that the US is elevating its commitments to the region to a new level and intends to continue asserting its leadership position as a superpower. However, international public opinion also posits that this move could potentially escalate tensions in an already tense region, impacting both regional and global security.
Battle for the strategic destruction of the enemy in future patriotic war – thoughts and comments
Friday, December 23, 2022, 13:18 (GMT+7)
A battle for the strategic destruction of the enemy is one of the most fundamental concepts of warfare. Only the strategic destruction (or major destruction) of the enemy force can lead to a major development on the battlefield and the conclusion of the conflict. it is essential to make investment in study and training activities on modern, large-scale combined arms warfare to strategically defeat the enemy at critical times, creating strategic turning point to end the war.
Development of space weapons and risk of a space arms race
Wednesday, November 24, 2021, 06:48 (GMT+7)
During the Cold War, the U.S. conducted a research program to develop ground-based anti-satellite (ASAT) ballistic missiles with nuclear and conventional warheads. In fact, it has successfully tested the RIM-161 Standard Missile, capable of directly attacking low-earth orbit satellites. Currently, the U.S. is also testing missiles launched from a reusable X-37 space plane for destroying targets on earth