Monday, January 12, 2026, 13:43 (GMT+7)

"Uncle Ho’s Soldiers" - a firm, reliable pillar for the people in natural disaster response

“Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” - a firm, reliable pillar for the people in natural disaster response

Friday, January 09, 2026, 16:02 (GMT+7)
In recent years, under the impact of climate change, weather conditions across our country have become increasingly complex and extreme, causing severe losses in human life and property for the State and the people. Against that backdrop, officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Army have consistently upheld their role as the core force and a firm, reliable pillar for the people in natural disaster prevention and control and search and rescue

Military Region 5 actively participates in disaster response, helping the people stabilise their lives

Military Region 5 actively participates in disaster response, helping the people stabilise their lives

Wednesday, January 07, 2026, 06:57 (GMT+7)
Stationed in the Central Coast and Central Highlands - one of the regions that are most severely affected by diverse types of natural disasters nationwide, over the years, the armed forces of Military Region 5 have always promoted their core, pioneering role in responding to natural disasters, becoming a firm, reliable fulcrum for local Party committees, authorities, and citizens in the region

Engineer Brigade 25 upholds the tradition of "Opening the way to victory", successfully completing its mission

Engineer Brigade 25 upholds the tradition of “Opening the way to victory”, successfully completing its mission

Friday, December 26, 2025, 13:14 (GMT+7)
The glorious achievements during 50 years of development and combat provide a great source of pride and encouragement for generations of officers and soldiers of the Brigade today so that they constantly strive, train, overcome all difficulties, and excellently complete their political tasks, contributing to improving its overall quality, combat strength.

Key focuses in implementing the Political Bureau’s Conclusion No. 01-KL/TW in Naval Region 2

Key focuses in implementing the Political Bureau’s Conclusion No. 01-KL/TW in Naval Region 2

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 14:39 (GMT+7)
Thoroughly grasping and implementing Directive No. 05-CT/TW dated 15 May 2016 of the Political Bureau (12th tenure) on promoting the study and follow of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality, and style, over the past 10 years, the Party Committee, Command of Naval Region 2, party committees, commanders, political agencies, and political cadres at all levels have focused on leading and directing cadres, Party members, and the people to study and follow Uncle Ho’s example with many creative and effective solutions and methods.

The entire Military is to enhance civil defence capabilities

The entire Military is to enhance civil defence capabilities

Friday, June 27, 2025, 21:57 (GMT+7)
Through active coordination with Party committees, local authorities, people, and other forces, the armed forces will fulfil civil defence tasks effectively, maintaining their role as the core force on the front line of national protection. In doing so, they will continue to honour and enrich the glorious tradition of the heroic Vietnam People’s Army.

Building political willpower among chemical troops regarding toxic chemical, radioactive, and biological incident response

Building political willpower among chemical troops regarding toxic chemical, radioactive, and biological incident response

Sunday, January 12, 2025, 20:47 (GMT+7)
Chemical troops play a core role in responding to toxic chemical, radioactive and biological incidents, as well as protecting the environment under hazardous conditions. This specialised task requires cadres and soldiers not only to have professional expertise and skills but also to possess steadfast political will, which will be discussed below

Thoroughly grasping and effectively implementing the Civil Defence Law within the Military

Thoroughly grasping and effectively implementing the Civil Defence Law within the Military

Wednesday, November 06, 2024, 16:06 (GMT+7)
Civil defence is part of national defence, being realised by a system of measures to protect citizens, agencies, organisations, and the national economy. As the core force in performing this important task, the entire Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) should carefully study the contents of the Civil Defence Law and proactively give advice on implementing and translating this Law into life

Quang Ninh provincial armed forces promote their core role in natural disaster prevention and control, search and rescue

Quang Ninh provincial armed forces promote their core role in natural disaster prevention and control, search and rescue

Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 07:36 (GMT+7)
In recent years, as a result of global climate change, natural disasters in the province’s area have taken place with increasing frequency, causing huge losses in human lives and property, negatively impacting on socio-economic development, the people’s life, and military and defence activities

Commando Brigade 126 focuses on making itself "exemplarily, typically" comprehensively strong

Commando Brigade 126 focuses on making itself “exemplarily, typically” comprehensively strong

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 08:41 (GMT+7)
Commando Brigade 126 (hereafter the Brigade for short), renowned as a “Special elite” unit of the Navy, has always been prepared to “Strike first” and “Win the first battle” when faced with combat situations. To meet its task requirements in the new situation, the Brigade has been adopting a comprehensive set of measures to make itself “exemplarily, typically” comprehensively strong

Trends in the development and use of tactical missiles in recent wars

Trends in the development and use of tactical missiles in recent wars

Monday, July 22, 2024, 20:30 (GMT+7)
Using tactical missiles to attack targets deep inside the enemy's line has been continuously used in recent wars and military conflicts. As gaining air superiority is increasingly difficult because air defence systems are also adjusted to counter, using tactical ballistic missiles with a maximum range of 500km is an indispensable "firepower punch" for army units.

Ten major global military and defence events in 2025
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