The art of fighting decisive key battle in the Route 9 - Southern Laos Campaign of 1971
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 14:07 (GMT+7)
It can be affirmed that in the decisive key battle at Ban Dong, the art of establishing operational posture was applied flexibly, creatively, and effectively. Efforts to shape the battlefield were carried out widely in the front, flanks, and rear, targeting both directly engaged enemy forces and related enemy forces. As a result, all plans for reinforcement, relief, or breakout by land and air were destroyed, leaving the enemy at Ban Dong completely encircled and isolated, falling into a dilemma with morale shaken and combat effectiveness gradually declining, leading to their destruction.
Modernising Artillery and Missile Forces: a vital step in the cause of Fatherland protection in the new era
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 16:13 (GMT+7)
Today ground-based artillery and missiles remain a critical element of combat forces, providing the primary firepower that often decides the outcome of military operations. Consequently, to meet the demands of defending the Fatherland in a changing world, the development of artillery and missile forces that are rationally organised, heavily armed, precise, and highly mobile is not merely important, it is an urgent priority demanding comprehensive study
Engineer Brigade 575 makes significant strides in improving training quality in conjunction with the construction of defence works
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 16:13 (GMT+7)
Building on the results achieved, Engineer Brigade 575 will continue to promote renewal, proactiveness and creativity, closely combining theory with practice, and continuously improving the quality of training, combat readiness, defence construction and other assigned tasks, thereby meeting the requirements and missions in the new situation.
Success of the 14th National Party Congress: a strong rebuttal to subversive plots and misrepresentation
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 14:56 (GMT+7)
The 14th National Party Congress concluded as a resounding success in every aspect. This achievement serves as a clear testament that effectively nullifies the sabotage schemes and slanderous rhetoric of hostile forces. Furthermore, it creates a powerful source of encouragement for the whole Party, the entire population, and the Military
The entire Military thoroughly grasps and successfully implements the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 10:15 (GMT+7)
The Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress embodies the crystallisation of intellect, will, innovative thinking, aspirations, and political resolve of the entire Party, people, and Military in the cause of national construction and protection in the new era. Grasping and successfully implementing the Resolution is not only a responsibility, but also an honour and a central task of the entire Military
Core innovations in the Party’s thinking and leadership methods in the Draft Documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 15:55 (GMT+7)
The Draft Documents to be submitted to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam have been prepared with great care and rigour. They clearly demonstrate a strategic vision, together with profound innovations in theoretical thinking and in the Party’s leadership methods.
Ten major global military and defence events in 2025
Thursday, January 08, 2026, 20:54 (GMT+7)
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
Overview of the global political and military landscape in 2025
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 14:15 (GMT+7)
The most prominent features of the global political and military landscape in 2025 are the irreversible trend towards multipolarity of the world order and intense competition among major powers. Besides, worrying developments from the conflicts of Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Iran, India-Pakistan, etc., and the risk of US military intervention in Venezuela are posing significant challenges to global security and stability.
The art of force organisation and employment in Hiep Duc - Dong Duong Operation of 1965
Monday, December 29, 2025, 14:11 (GMT+7)
Sixty years ago, during Hiep Duc - Dong Duong Operation, our forces, through a distinctive art of organising and employing combat units, dealt successive “critical, heavy” blows against the enemy’s elite formations operating in the adjacent zone between mountainous and coastal lowland areas of Military Region 5. The success of the Operation marked a new development in the overall strategic offensive posture and gave strong impetus to the movement among our armed forces and people to “seek out to fight American troops, seek out to destroy puppet troops”
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.