The entire Army is to focus on improving the quality of training and combat readiness
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 06:29 (GMT+7)
By means of strong political resolve, coupled with the regular and close attention and guidance of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, and the tireless efforts of Party committees, commanders at all levels, and all officers and soldiers, it is expected that all agencies and units throughout the Army will excellently fulfill their training and combat readiness tasks, contributing to the firm protection of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Cyber operations forces - a core component of many nations’ military power in the digital age
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 15:32 (GMT+7)
In the context of the rapidly evolving 4th Industrial Revolution, cyberspace has become the “fifth strategic domain” and a “new battlefield” where nations simultaneously engage in cooperation and fierce competition. Alongside traditional armed forces, cyber forces are emerging as a core pillar of military power, playing a vital role in the national defence and security strategies of many countries worldwide
Overview of the global political and military landscape in 2025
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 14:15 (GMT+7)
The most prominent features of the global political and military landscape in 2025 are the irreversible trend towards multipolarity of the world order and intense competition among major powers. Besides, worrying developments from the conflicts of Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Iran, India-Pakistan, etc., and the risk of US military intervention in Venezuela are posing significant challenges to global security and stability.
Building a modern Vietnam People’s Army in the new revolutionary period
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 21:28 (GMT+7)
Building a modern Viet Nam People’s Army is an inevitable requirement of national construction and defence in the new development era. With the foundations already laid and the opportunities presented by this era, we can firmly believe that Viet Nam will succeed in building a modern People’s Army. This is the confidence, hope, and pride the whole nation places upon an army from the people, of the people, and by the people.
Prospects and implications of “Golden Dome” missile defence system
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 20:28 (GMT+7)
History has also shown that the expansion of strategic weapon systems by great powers during the Cold War ultimately resulted in arms control treaties aimed at managing and reducing such arsenals. Therefore, the prospects and implications of the Golden Dome for both the regional and global security landscape remain issues that warrant close and continued observation.
Elevating strategic military and defence advisory work in the new era
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 08:20 (GMT+7)
For eighty years, the journey of building, fighting and maturing of the General Staff has been inseparable from the glorious victories of the heroic Vietnam People’s Army. In today’s new context, the General Staff is called upon to innovate relentlessly, to further elevate the quality of its strategic advisory work, and to meet the ever-higher demands of building the Army, strengthening national defence and safeguarding the Fatherland.
Applying the principle of “Firm in objectives, flexible in tactics” in national defence, security, and the protection of the Fatherland
Friday, August 23, 2024, 09:44 (GMT+7)
“Firm in objectives, flexible in tactics” is a core philosophy of President Ho Chi Minh, which has become a guiding principle for the Party in its struggle for national liberation and unification. Today, in the context of a rapidly evolving and unpredictable global and regional landscape, this principle holds even greater significance and must be thoroughly understood and effectively applied in the realms of national defence, security, and the safeguarding of the Fatherland.
The whole Army enhances military science work amidst new requirements
Sunday, April 07, 2024, 21:31 (GMT+7)
Military science and technology have witnessed robust developments, gained significant achievements, mastered several modern military science and technology fields, proactively designed, manufactured, and upgraded a large number of weapons and equipment. Military logistics science and medical science have actively researched into methods of logistics and medical assurance for forms of warfare, natural disaster prevention and combat, climate change management, and environmental protection
Key tasks of international integration and defence diplomacy in 2024
Friday, March 08, 2024, 19:54 (GMT+7)
On grasping diplomatic guidelines and policies of the Party and State, international integration and defence diplomacy were carried out synchronously, actively, and proactively; recorded comprehensive achievements both bilaterally and multilaterally; continued to be one of the vital pillars of Party, State, and people-to-people diplomacy; and contributed to defence of the Fatherland from afar.
On New Zealand’s new defence and security policy
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 08:56 (GMT+7)
According to international experts, New Zealand’s shifting defence, security policy will enable this country to make the most of new opportunities and relationships to promote and safeguard its national interests. More importantly, the alliance with AUKUS will help New Zealand to strengthen its defence capability, thereby having a greater voice and influence in the Indo-Pacific in general, South Pacific in particular.