Strategic autonomy - a core factor in defending the Socialist Vietnamese Fatherland early and from afar
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 09:22 (GMT+7)
Strategic autonomy does not mean isolation or self-imposed seclusion; rather, it means proactively integrating into the world while maintaining the right to make decisions on fundamental issues. This capacity encompasses political, defence - security, economic, scientific - technological, and foreign affairs; any decline in one of these areas directly affects the capability to safeguard the Fatherland
Vigilance against the rhetoric of “neutralising” the Military in international integration
Monday, June 15, 2026, 14:09 (GMT+7)
In the context of deepening international integration and defence diplomacy, Vietnam has continuously expanded cooperation, actively participated in multilateral mechanisms, promoted dialogue, built strategic trust, and enhanced its international position. Taking advantage of this process, hostile forces have intensified the propaganda promoting the rhetoric of “neutralising” the Military with sophisticated interpretations that easily breed misconceptions.
Factory Z131 intensifies research and development of high-tech products
Friday, June 12, 2026, 14:50 (GMT+7)
Building on the tradition of a three-time Heroic Unit, Factory Z131 continues to uphold the spirit of solidarity, constantly innovate and develop high-tech products, contributing to building a self-reliant, self-sufficient, dual-use, and modern defence industry, meeting the requirements of building the Army and protecting the Fatherland in the new conditions.
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
South Korea strengthens presence in Indo-Pacific region
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 14:25 (GMT+7)
It is believed that the announcement of the Indo-Pacific Strategy reflects South Korea's desire to become a key player on a global scale. This is not just a guiding slogan, but has become the central theme of Seoul's foreign policy, reflecting an effort to transcend traditional concerns – resolving issues on the Korean Peninsula.
Following Uncle Ho’s teachings, Factory A31 enhances its capacity to repair new and modern weapons and equipment
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 08:35 (GMT+7)
As a core and leading facility across the Military for repairing surface-to-air missile systems - the key strategic weapons in the national air defence system - Factory A31 has continuously affirmed its role as the “final-tier hospital”, where weapons and equipment for training and combat-readiness units are “revived”, thereby contributing to firmly safeguarding the Fatherland’s airspace
Thoroughly grasping and creatively applying the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress to training, education, and scientific research at military academies and schools
Monday, May 18, 2026, 08:56 (GMT+7)
Thoroughly grasping and concretising the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress in training, education, and scientific research is an important task for military academies and schools today. This contributes to translating the Resolution into practice, developing high-quality human resources for the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), building a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern VPA, strengthening national defence and security, and firmly protecting the Fatherland in the new context
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
The role of the Vietnam People’s Army in realising economic development goals according to the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress
Tuesday, April 07, 2026, 09:43 (GMT+7)
In the new era of development, in order to realise the goals for national development by 2030, with a vision to 2045, it is essential to continue to closely link socio-economic development with defence and security consolidation. In the process, strongly promoting the VPA’s role is of special importance. To that end, emphasis should be placed on the following main directions
Factory Z183 masters new technologies to boost its defence and economic production capacity
Monday, March 30, 2026, 15:41 (GMT+7)
Factory Z183 under the General Department of Defence Industry has consistently adhered to its functions and assigned tasks, promoting the spirit of solidarity and self-reliance, along with its mettle and intellect to proactively access and master new technologies. This has laid a solid foundation for improving its defence and economic production capacity, enabling it to achieve outstanding accomplishments, making significant contributions to the cause of building the Military and developing the country