Organising technical work in the armed forces of several countries around the world and lessons for Vietnam People’s Army

Organising technical work in the armed forces of several countries around the world and lessons for Vietnam People’s Army

Sunday, November 09, 2025, 10:22 (GMT+7)
At present, the rapid development of military science and technology has turned technical work into one of the deciding factors in the combat power of modern armed forces. Hence, studying experiences in organising technical work in the armed forces of several countries around the world is of great importance to the development of technical work of the Vietnam People’s Army nowadays

European Union’s defence industrial strategy and its impacts on the Asia-Pacific region

European Union's defence industrial strategy and its impacts on the Asia-Pacific region

Friday, August 23, 2024, 09:46 (GMT+7)
According to international analysts, the EU's Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) aims to put the defence industry on a wartime footing by fostering cooperation in investment, research, development, production, procurement, and ownership among EU defence contractors. This marks a shift away from the EU's initial emergency responses to the Russia - Ukraine conflict and signifies a long-term commitment to bolstering the defence industry's readiness

Breakthroughs in South Korea’s defence industry development

Breakthroughs in South Korea's defence industry development

Monday, May 20, 2024, 15:10 (GMT+7)
From a country mainly dependent on aid and imports of weapons and military equipment, South Korea has, in recent years, made many breakthroughs in defence industry development, becoming a nation which autonomously produces modern weapon systems for domestic use and export. The international community has paid much attention to those breakthroughs and the process as well

AUKUS - the beginning of geopolitical changes in the Indo-Pacific region

AUKUS - the beginning of geopolitical changes in the Indo-Pacific region

Friday, January 21, 2022, 09:32 (GMT+7)
Amid the increasingly competitive race in the Indo-Pacific region, in September 2021, the US, the UK, and Australia suddenly made an official announcement about launching a trilateral security partnership, also known as AUKUS. This move is considered as the beginning of a strategic change of the US and signals upcoming geopolitical changes in this region

On modernization of the air force in several Southeast Asian countries

On modernization of the air force in several Southeast Asian countries

Sunday, August 26, 2018, 09:34 (GMT+7)
Many countries, including Southeast Asian ones, have given priority to modernization of their air force. Due to the difference in scientific and technological capability and budget among countries, they have adopted different approaches. Nevertheless, these countries have all combined upgradation of old-generation aircraft with procurement of modern aircraft

Indonesia’s military modernization

Indonesia's military modernization

Friday, March 27, 2015, 17:04 (GMT+7)
Starting from a low level of a developing country, Indonesia has combined procurement with joint-production and technology transfer to develop its own defence industry, gained major results. This is a success story for many countries in the region and the world to follow.

Building a revolutionary, regular, elite, modern People’s Army capable of playing a core role in developing strong, modern all-people national defence closely linked with people’s security and "people’s hearts and minds posture"
The Military Party Organisation delegation expresses its high consensus with the draft Documents submitted to the 14th National Party Congress. These draft Documents have been prepared meticulously, comprehensively; they have profoundly summarised practical experience, identified breakthrough, pioneering strategic orientations, and affirmed the resolve and aspirations of the entire Party, people, and Military in the era of national rise