Monday, January 12, 2026, 08:48 (GMT+7)

Military Region 3 builds strong local military organisations

Military Region 3 builds strong local military organisations

Friday, January 09, 2026, 10:39 (GMT+7)
Thoroughly grasping and implementing the strategic guidelines of the Party, the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defence on restructuring local military forces in the “lean, compact, and strong” direction, the Military Region 3 Party Committee and Command have resolutely and synchronously deployed a wide range of measures and achieved encouraging initial results.

Military Region 7’s armed forces take part in building a firm "posture of people’s hearts and minds"

Military Region 7’s armed forces take part in building a firm “posture of people’s hearts and minds”

Friday, January 09, 2026, 10:39 (GMT+7)
The Military Region’s armed forces have actively participated in carrying out propagation and mobilisation work among the people, raising the entire population’s awareness and sense of responsibility towards the cause of Fatherland construction and protection, taking part in building clean, strong party committees and authorities at all levels, assisting the people in socio-economic development, hunger eradication, poverty reduction, natural disaster and epidemic prevention and control

80 years of the National Assembly of Vietnam - a journey of fortitude, intellect, innovation, and aspiration to rise together with the nation

80 years of the National Assembly of Vietnam - a journey of fortitude, intellect, innovation, and aspiration to rise together with the nation

Wednesday, January 07, 2026, 06:57 (GMT+7)
80 years of formation and development of the National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam constitute a special historical journey closely associated with the cause of national liberation, construction, and protection. During that journey, the NA has always been the centre of unity, representing the will, aspirations, and intellect of the entire people; as the highest organ of state power, it has played a key role in the country’s transformative milestones

Combining socio-economic development with strengthening defence and security in the Central Highlands today

Combining socio-economic development with strengthening defence and security in the Central Highlands today

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 14:26 (GMT+7)
The Central Highlands is an area of particular strategic importance in terms of economy, politics, defence, security, and ecological environment. It is also home to a large population of ethnic minority groups, among whom the living conditions of a part of the population remain difficult. Therefore, ensuring stable and sustainable development in the Central Highlands is of great significance to the country’s overall development.

New provisions on citizens’ responsibilities and honour in the fulfilment of military service and the defence of the Fatherland

New provisions on citizens’ responsibilities and honour in the fulfilment of military service and the defence of the Fatherland

Friday, December 26, 2025, 20:07 (GMT+7)
When “responsibility” is inseparably linked with “honour”, and when “obligation” becomes a “source of pride”, the law will not merely serve as a management tool, but will also become a source of inspiration and spiritual strength in the cause of building and firmly safeguarding the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

Cao Bang province focuses its leadership on defence and military tasks

Cao Bang province focuses its leadership on defence and military tasks

Thursday, December 11, 2025, 21:28 (GMT+7)
Thoroughly grasping the Party’s lines and policies on defence and security tasks, Cao Bang province has been focusing its leadership and direction on well performing these tasks, creating a favourable environment for socio-economic development and contributing to firmly protecting the Fatherland in the new situation

On defence and security tasks and solutions in the Draft Summary Report to be presented at the 14th National Party Congress

On defence and security tasks and solutions in the Draft Summary Report to be presented at the 14th National Party Congress

Monday, November 24, 2025, 15:14 (GMT+7)
A careful review shows that the Draft Summary Report in general, and particularly the fourth orientation on defence and security tasks and solutions, has been thoroughly and scientifically prepared, having undergone multiple rounds of revision at various levels, thus ensuring high quality. Different structural approaches may exist, but it can be affirmed that this one is the most appropriate for a Party document of this nature.

Hanoi’s armed forces focus on building strong defensive zones

Hanoi’s armed forces focus on building strong defensive zones

Sunday, November 16, 2025, 10:44 (GMT+7)
Awareness and a sense of responsibility among cadres, party members, the armed forces, and locals towards defence and security tasks have been raised. Socio-economic development has been closely, effectively combined with defence - security consolidation and foreign affairs. All-people national defence and the posture of all-people national defence have been closely integrated with the people’s security posture

Quang Tri province builds strong local military agencies in the new situation

Quang Tri province builds strong local military agencies in the new situation

Friday, October 31, 2025, 08:13 (GMT+7)
The adoption of a two-tier local government model has posed many new issues in local military - defence work that must be addressed. Fully aware of the overall situation and the province’s particularities, the Provincial Military Party Committee and Provincial Military Command of Quang Tri have been taking various solutions to build strong military agencies at all levels in the new era

Lang Son Province focuses on building a firm provincial defensive zone

Lang Son Province focuses on building a firm provincial defensive zone

Monday, October 27, 2025, 16:17 (GMT+7)
The armed forces of Lang Son Province will continue to uphold their sense of responsibility, promote their core role, and maintain unity and determination to overcome all difficulties - working alongside Party committees, local authorities, and people of all ethnic groups in the province to further consolidate the provincial defensive zone and safeguard peace and stability along the northeastern “protective shield” of the Fatherland.

Ten major global military and defence events in 2025
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