Transforming the artillery-missile strategic defensive posture into a strategic counter-offensive posture in a Fatherland protection war

Thursday, August 21, 2025, 21:33 (GMT+7)
Transforming the artillery-missile posture from strategic defence to strategic counter-offensive in a war of homeland defence is a matter of profound significance. While not entirely new, it belongs to the art of war, which is ever evolving and developing, and therefore requires continuous research, supplementation, and refinement both in theory and in practice.

Enhancing the political fortitude of naval forces to meet mission requirements in the new context

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 07:50 (GMT+7)
With focused leadership and direction through practical and effective measures, the political fortitude of naval troops will continue to be solidified and strengthened - forming a vital foundation for the Navy to fulfil all assigned missions and firmly defend the sacred maritime sovereignty of the Fatherland.

On the use of artillery and missile forces in strategic counter-offensive operations of a war to defend the Fatherland

Friday, January 17, 2025, 16:04 (GMT+7)
Strategic counter-offensive operations in a war to defend the Fatherland are conducted when opportunities arise, aiming to turn the tide of the conflict, creating advantageous conditions and opportunities for subsequent strategic operations, ultimately defeating the enemy’ war of aggression. To achieve success in a strategic counter-offensive, it is essential to harness the combined strength of all forces, including artillery and missile units. Studying the art of employing artillery and missile forces is, therefore, a crucial aspect to consider

Requirements for the development of the artillery and missile force - insights from current local wars around the world

Monday, January 22, 2024, 14:08 (GMT+7)
Developing an artillery and missile force with a high combat strength is a strategically important issue that is both urgent and long-term. It requires thorough research and creative application of traditional experience, particularly from modern warfare practices, aligned with the unique characteristics of the Vietnam’s Artillery Corps, and the task of building the Army and safeguarding the Fatherland in the new situation.

Use of the artillery-missile force to counter enemy strategic airborne landings in strategic defensive operations in the northern theatre of war

Monday, August 28, 2023, 07:27 (GMT+7)
In modern warfare, strategic airborne landings will involve use of forces on a grand scale, including both troops and heavy weapon systems, and employment of special forces as the central elements to conduct airborn operations. The balance of power is likey to favour the enemy due to their superiority in forces and weapons. The enemy can suddenly alter this balance of power in a direction of the theatre of war. Therefore, the use of artillery-missile force must thoroughly grasp the viewpoint of leveraging the overall power of people’s warfare, using the three-element artillery and missile force to strike anywhere at anytime to triumph over the enemy.

Artillery Corps focuses on improving combat strength, meeting requirements and tasks

Saturday, May 28, 2022, 21:24 (GMT+7)
Over the past 75 years, under the leadership and direction of the Party, the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, the Artillery Corps has made great strides to overcome difficulties, develop, and achieve glorious victories, significantly contributing to the great victories of the nation, firmly defending the Fatherland.

The Air Defense Campaign late 1972 – a unique feat of Vietnam air defense strategy

Tuesday, December 26, 2017, 08:33 (GMT+7)
45 years ago, in late 1972, under the leadership of Vietnam Communist Party, our military and people came out victorious after conducting an air defense campaign against U.S. Air Force’s Operation Linebacker II, created the miracle of “Hanoi – Dien Bien Phu in the air.” There were many factors led to this victory, but the most significant among them was our creative and unique air defense strategy