The 2026 military enlistment handover ceremonies will take place across the country on March 4 and 5 at designated handover points in provinces and centrally governed cities.

Under the new deployment, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Hoang Long, a lecturer from the National Defence Academy, will replace Major Nguyen Anh Tuan as an Intelligence Staff Officer (SO ISR) at the MINUSCA mission.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed decisions relieving four senior lieutenant generals of their posts as Deputy Ministers of National Defense, effective March 1.

Vietnam is considering inviting international flight teams to perform at the 2026 Vietnam International Defense Expo, expected to take place this December in Hanoi.

The third Vietnam International Defence Expo - 2026 will be organised on a larger scale, combining multiple categories of weapons and technical equipment on display.

The deployment aligns with the Party and State’s guidelines and directives of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence on international integration and defence diplomacy.

Vietnam has officially established the Artillery - Missile Command to strengthen its modern defense capabilities.

On the morning of April 27, at the Alabino training ground on the outskirts of Moscow, the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) delegation conducted a rehearsal alongside military units from other countries in preparation for the parade at Red Square.

On April 25, after settling into their accommodations, the delegation from the VN People's Army participating in the parade at Red Square to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War commenced their first rehearsal.

Major General Nguyen Ba Luc, Commander of Corps 34, has been appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army.

The Vietnamese and Chinese Ministers of National Defense will meet at the border to co-host the 9th Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange and witness a joint naval patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin.

Separated for over two months while preparing for the 50th anniversary of reunification, the couple's tearful reunion touched many.

A young man from Nghe An quietly left for overseas education after receiving his conscription order. He now faces a fine and is still required to enlist.

In preparation for the grand celebration marking the 50th anniversary of national reunification, dozens of Su-30MK2 fighter jets, Yak-130 aircraft, and helicopters conducted rehearsal flights over central Ho Chi Minh City.

Young Gia Rai officer Rơ Lan Hưng trains rigorously to earn his place in Vietnam’s grand military parade, honoring his family and community in this historic celebration.

VN armed forces are undergoing intensive training to deliver a flawless and awe-inspiring parade for the 50th anniversary of national reunification. Senior military leaders emphasize precision, discipline, and national pride in this milestone event.

A 20-year-old in Thanh Hoa has been fined VND 45 million for using deception to avoid military service. Authorities warn of strict enforcement for draft dodgers.

The Vietnamese Navy is actively involved in maritime security seminars, command and staff exercises ashore, drills at sea, and various cultural and sports exchanges.