Reality and implications behind rising US defence budget

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
Lang Son Provincial Border Guard realises the "two accelerations" initiative to enhance the quality of national sovereignty and border security protection

Lang Son Provincial Border Guard realises the “two accelerations” initiative to enhance the quality of national sovereignty and border security protection

Thursday, July 16, 2026, 16:32 (GMT+7)

The PBG’s Party Committee and Command have performed border defence work comprehensively. In particular, they have grasped and realised the “two accelerations” initiative, regarding this as one of the key measures for building an “exemplarily, typically” comprehensively strong PBG capable of managing and firmly protecting national sovereignty and border security
On the application of science and technology to the management, operation, and utilisation of equipment and vessels of permanent maritime militia squadrons in the current context

On the application of science and technology to the management, operation, and utilisation of equipment and vessels of permanent maritime militia squadrons in the current context

Wednesday, July 08, 2026, 13:03 (GMT+7)

To maximise the squadrons’ capability for sustained maritime operations, prolonged deployments, and high combat readiness, it is essential to accelerate the application of science and technology, digital technologies, and advanced materials in equipment procurement, while improving the management, operation, and utilisation of vessels and technical equipment.
National marine spatial use zoning for coastal land and islands (continue)

National marine spatial use zoning for coastal land and islands (continue)

Saturday, June 27, 2026, 11:29 (GMT+7)

Develop ​​the coastal zone of Ho Chi Minh City into an international marine economic centre with leading position in Vietnam and the Southeast Asia region and prioritised sectors and fields, including seaports, logistics services, oil and gas exploitation, petrochemicals, marine tourism, fishing, aquaculture and fishery processing.
On the Digitalisation programme of the French Army’s logistic and technical support

On the Digitalisation programme of the French Army's logistic and technical support

Friday, June 26, 2026, 06:16 (GMT+7)

Clearly understanding the moving trend to digital space and multi-domain operations in modern warfare, the French Army has been intensely implementing the comprehensive digitalisation programme, considering it as one of the pivotal pillars to enhance their command, management and operational effectiveness.
On improving on-site logistics and technical support during military region defensive operations

On improving on-site logistics and technical support during military region defensive operations

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 14:02 (GMT+7)

Military region defensive operations are highly comprehensive, with a combination of combat and other forms of struggle conducted by the military and people within the region from the outset and throughout the duration of the war. In this context, the military region flexibly applies various combat forms and methods and mobilises a large number of forces and equipment
The art of battlefield shaping in Dak To I Campaign

The art of battlefield shaping in Dak To I Campaign

Monday, June 15, 2026, 16:01 (GMT+7)

Dak To I Campaign was one of the quintessential campaigns conducted by our Military and people on the Central Highlands battlefield; it inflicted heavy attrition on enemy manpower and destroyed numerous enemy war machines. The victory of the Campaign marked a developmental stride in operational art for offensive combat against the enemy outside fortifications on mountainous and forested terrain, most notably the art of shaping the battlefield
Defence and security developments in Northeast Asia and their implications for the Asia-Pacific region

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
Overview of the global political and military landscape in 2025
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.