A landmark maritime parade showcases submarines, missile frigates, and patrol aircraft asserting Vietnam’s strength at sea.

For the first time, Vietnam’s formidable Kilo 636 submarine took part in a historic naval parade, symbolizing the country’s growing maritime strength.

The Vietnamese government has issued Decree No. 234 outlining updated regulations for visits by foreign military vessels to Vietnam and for outbound missions by Vietnamese warships.

The Vietnam People’s Navy has completed all preparations for the grand naval parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

Vice Admiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, has stressed Vietnam’s strong commitment to regional cooperation when he attended the 19th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM-19) that opened on August 19 in Penang, Malaysia.

Officers and sailors of frigate 016-Quang Trung and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy on August 17 took part in a street parade in George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

Frigate 016 - Quang Trung and a working delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy departed from Cam Ranh Military Port in Khanh Hoa on August 10 afternoon to participate in the third ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX 3) in Penang, Malaysia.

Sailing vessel 286-Le Quy Don of the Naval Academy and a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy left Nha Trang city, the south central province of Khanh Hoa on May 5 for visits and exchanges with the navies of China and the Philippines.

Two navies conduct their 38th coordinated patrol to deepen regional maritime cooperation.

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