Development and employment trend of precision-guided munitions in recent conflicts

Development and employment trend of precision-guided munitions in recent conflicts

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 14:40 (GMT+7)

Over the past decade or so, precision-guided munitions (PGMs) have fundamentally transformed the conduct of warfare and become a major focus of investment and research for many countries worldwide. Recent conflicts, in particular, have shown that these weapons are evolving rapidly towards greater diversity, lower cost, flexible operational employment, multi-role capability, longer ranges, higher speeds, enhanced destructive power, and superior combat effectiveness
Following Uncle Ho’s teachings, Factory A31 enhances its capacity to repair new and modern weapons and equipment

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
Defence and security education at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade

Defence and security education at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade

Monday, May 18, 2026, 10:57 (GMT+7)

Defence and security education for students - the future masters of the country - holds extremely important significance. In response to the requirements of Fatherland construction and protection in the new situation as well as the fundamental and comprehensive reform of education and training, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade has always paid attention to leading, directing, and effectively performing this important work
Issues on combat coordination between mobile and local forces in the key engagement to destroy enemy airborne landing during a counter-offensive Campaign

Issues on combat coordination between mobile and local forces in the key engagement to destroy enemy airborne landing during a counter-offensive Campaign

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 14:19 (GMT+7)

The key battle to destroy an enemy airborne landing during a counter-offensive Campaign is of vital importance. To secure victory, the Campaign Command must resolve numerous issues on combat preparation and performance; among these, combat coordination between mobile and local forces to generate combined strength is a matter requiring thorough study from both theoretical and practical perspectives
Enhancing the digital competence of lecturers at Military schools today

Enhancing the digital competence of lecturers at Military schools today

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 15:46 (GMT+7)

Enhancing the digital competence of lecturers in the current context is an urgent, fundamental, and long-term issue. Therefore, military schools must research and implement solutions synchronously and effectively to meet the requirements of promoting digital transformation, thereby contributing to enhancing the quality of education and training in the new era.
Measures for making culture a powerful driving force for the country’s rapid and sustainable development

Measures for making culture a powerful driving force for the country's rapid and sustainable development

Monday, May 11, 2026, 14:59 (GMT+7)

In the development of nations in general, and Vietnam in particular, culture is not only the crystallisation of national history, tradition, and identity, but also plays a particularly important role in guiding, promoting, and regulating the development. Therefore, fully understanding and leveraging the role of culture represent a strategic requirement to create a solid foundation for the country's rapid and sustainable development.
Lai Chau province strengthens the building of defence potential

Lai Chau province strengthens the building of defence potential

Monday, May 11, 2026, 08:54 (GMT+7)

Developing defence potential is a strategic line of our Party and State, aimed at proactively preparing and mobilising all resources to keep enhancing defence strength for firmly protecting the Socialist Fatherland. Building on its encouraging results, Lai Chau continues to synchronously implement a wide range of solutions to realise this strategic line, contributing to building and defending the Fatherland in the new era
US UAV development efforts

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