National Defence Journal

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 06:33 (GMT+7)

Distinctive features of ambush in the 1969 Long Khanh Campaign

Thursday, June 06, 2024, 10:33 (GMT+7)
The success of the Long Khanh Campaign thwarted the enemy’s “search and hold” strategy, dealt a severe blow to their “Vietnamisation” scheme, and forced the enemy into a strategically passive position. The valuable lessons on ambush artistry derived from the Campaign remain relevant and should continue to be studied and creatively applied to the cause of national defence today.

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The role of the Vietnam People’s Army in realising economic development goals according to the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress

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