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Building a modern Army – a sound policy and strategic vision of the Party (Continue)

Building a modern Army – a sound policy and strategic vision of the Party (Continue)

Monday, September 21, 2026, 09:50 (GMT+7)
Building a modern Army is a sound policy that reflects the strategic vision of our Party. It is founded on objective and scientific considerations arising from developments in the world, the region and the country, as well as from the Army’s situation and the requirements of national defence and safeguarding the Homeland in the new era.

Reality and implications behind rising US defence budget

Reality and implications behind rising US defence budget

Monday, July 20, 2026, 09:01 (GMT+7)
Against the backdrop of intensifying strategic competition among major powers, further escalation of military conflicts and wars in several regions, and complex developments of non-traditional security challenges, the US has been steadily expanding its defence budget to preserve its military superiority, strengthen its deterrence capabilities, and reinforce its position as the world's leading superpower

Global and regional political and security landscape from the perspective of the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue

Global and regional political and security landscape from the perspective of the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue

Saturday, July 18, 2026, 11:43 (GMT+7)
All presentations and discussions at the Forum highly agreed with the assessment that the global political and security situation is emerging with three fundamental crises including the international order, the development model, and strategic trust.

Defence and security developments in Northeast Asia and their implications for the Asia-Pacific region

Defence and security developments in Northeast Asia and their implications for the Asia-Pacific region

Friday, June 12, 2026, 10:14 (GMT+7)
Northeast Asia is a region of global strategic importance, home to several potential security flashpoints in Asia, including the Korean Peninsula, the East China Sea, and the Taiwan Strait. Amidst intensifying strategic competition among major powers, defence and security developments in Northeast Asia are not only reshaping the regional balance of power but also exerting profound impacts on the peace, stability, and security architecture of the Asia-Pacific region

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

On the U.S strategic weapon policy and implications on world security

On the U.S strategic weapon policy and implications on world security

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 09:17 (GMT+7)
International public opinion hopes that, in the context of major challenges, maintaining a peaceful and stable environment is more urgent than ever. The United States and other major powers should find a balanced solution soon which can both ensure their national security and prevent the world from a new arms race.

Ten major global military and defence events in 2025

Ten major global military and defence events in 2025

Thursday, January 08, 2026, 20:54 (GMT+7)
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

An overview of Japan’s defence equipment modernisation trends

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

Prospects and implications of "Golden Dome" missile defence system

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.

Development of submarines in modern warfare

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.

Legal Affairs Authority and Military Legal Affairs Sector uphold tradition and build defence institutions in the new era of development
Over 50 years of establishment and development (25 September 1976 - 25 September 2026), the Legal Affairs Authority and the Military Legal Affairs Sector have gradually affirmed their strategic advisory role in the formulation, improvement, and enforcement of laws on military and defence affairs, contributing to raising the effectiveness of State management and maintaining discipline within the Vietnam People’s Army