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
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
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
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
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
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
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.