Naval Region 2 Conducts Live-fire Exercise at Sea

PANO - Naval Region 2 has successfully organized a live-fire exercise at sea, ensuring absolute safety of personnel and equipment. During the exercise, subordinate units of the Naval Region 2 Command actively conducted their assigned tasks. They closely coordinated with each other and successfully completed all contents of the live-fire exercise. The ship commanding staff and technical officers demonstrated strong competence, a high sense of responsibility, unity, and high resolve to excellently fulfill their duties. Similarly, all participating officers and sailors were professionally trained, well-prepared, and proficiently operated the assigned technical equipment. Below are some photos of this live-fire exercise at sea. Translated by Mai Huong

Parade Troops in First Joint Rehearsal

26/06/2025 21:53
PANO - The first joint rehearsal of parade troops to participate in the upcoming celebrations took place at the National Military Training Center No.4, the Vietnam National University – Hanoi, and the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism (VINACULTO) on June 25. Major General Vu Viet Hung, Director of the Department of Military Training and School Management under the General Staff, directed the rehearsal at the National Military Training Center No.4. This rehearsal aimed to evaluate training results, draw practical lessons. These would serve as a foundation for involved units to continue training with the goal of achieving the highest possible performance. The People’s Army Newspaper would like to present some images of the first rehearsal at the National Military Training Center No.4. Translated by Mai Huong

Intensive training for the nation’s grand celebration

16/06/2025 21:38
PANO - These days, at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, the parade and standing formations of male officers from the Air Defense - Air Force Service, along with the parachute commando formation, are actively training in preparation for the military parade celebrating the 80th anniversaries of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and the National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025). All participants share the same goal: To make active contribution to the nation's grand celebration. The People's Army Newspaper presents some images of the training at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism. Translated by Trung Thanh

Sail handling on Sailing Vessel 286-Le Quy Don

02/06/2025 23:43
PANO - Sail handling is a routine activity during voyages for officers and sailors aboard Sailing Vessel 286-Le Quy Don of Squadron 9, Practice and Crew Training Center under the Naval Academy. During the latest long sea voyage with defense diplomacy and training missions, cadets of the Naval Academy, together with the crew-members, gained hands-on experience and practiced sail handling aboard Sailing Vessel 286-Le Quy Don. Reported by Trung Thanh Translated by Chung Anh

An Giang: Recruits mature after three months of training

29/05/2025 22:18
PANO - Recruits of Regiment 892 under the An Giang Provincial Military Command completed the final test of Grenade Throwing Lesson 1 on May 28. This is one of the three components in the mandatory “three explosions” test for new recruits, which includes AK rifle shooting, grenade throwing, and explosive placement. In 2025, Regiment 892 was assigned to receive and train new enlistees from various localities in An Giang Province. Defining this as a key task in the unit’s training program for the first half of the year, the regiment and its subordinate units made thorough preparations for the reception and training of the new recruits. As a result, all components met or exceeded the required standards, with many recruits achieving good or excellent results. For the “three explosions” test, the regiment ensured absolute safety for both personnel and equipment. This has laid an important foundation for new recruits to master basic training content, adapt to the military environment and discipline, and develop the qualities, demeanor, and bravery of a soldier in the Vietnam People’s Army. Translated by Quynh Oanh

Brigade 144 holds “Three explosions” test for recruits

28/05/2025 22:45
PANO - From May 21 to 25, Brigade 144 under the General Staff conducted the "three explosions" test, which included STV-380 rifle shooting, grenade throwing, and explosive placement exercises, for its newly recruited soldiers. After three months of training, the recruits demonstrated solid technical skills and proficiency in the three components. At the conclusion of the test, the unit achieved excellent results in grenade throwing and explosive placement, and good results in STV-380 rifle shooting, while maintaining absolute safety for both personnel and equipment. Translated by Quynh Oanh

Regiment 244 conducts explosive charging test for recruits

24/05/2025 22:10
PANO - Regiment 244 under the Quang Ninh Provincial Military Command conducted a test on Explosive Charging – Lesson 1 for recruits on May 23. The unit had fully prepared the training grounds, targets, instructional materials, and all necessary logistics support. During the test, the recruits demonstrated precise movements, mastered the techniques for placing explosives, and confidently carried out explosive placement on designated targets. The troops successfully completed the test with excellent results, ensuring absolute safety for personnel, weapons, and equipment. The test aimed to assess the organizational capacity and training methods of the chain of command at all levels, as well as the combat readiness of recruits. The results will serve as a foundation for the unit to enhance training quality and improve combat readiness to fulfill all assigned missions. Translated by Chung Anh

Naval Recruits Excel in “Three-explosions”

17/05/2025 22:44
PANO - From May 14 to 15, in Phu Quoc city, Kien Giang province, Battalion 563 under the Naval Region 5 Command held the “Three-Explosions” test for recruits in 2025. During the test, which includes AK shooting, explosive charging, and grenade throwing, recruits effectively applied knowledge and skills provided, excelled in movements and usage of weapons and equipment, and were confident to complete all contents of the test. As a result, the entire unit got good results in AK shooting and excellent results in the two remaining contents, ensuring absolute safety. The People’s Army Newspaper would like to present some photos of the “Three-Explosions” test. Translated by Mai Huong

Peace is truly beautiful!

02/05/2025 19:00
PANO - The celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day on April 30 was a vivid demonstration of national solidarity and pride in the nation's heroic history. Tens of thousands of people filled streets in Ho Chi Minh City, waving flags and flowers, to welcome the parade formations. All of them shared the same desire to be part of this national celebration and send a message to the world that the Vietnamese people are peace-loving, friendly, and always willing to support and share with international friends. The younger generations - the future heirs of the country, will continue writing the nation’s heroic epic in the new era. Translated by Chung Anh

Helicopters rehearse flag display for national grand event

19/04/2025 23:50
PANO - The Air Defense - Air Force Service conducted rehearsal flights for Su-30MK2 fighter jets, Yak-130 training aircraft, and Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters on April 18, in preparation for the aerial performance during the military parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - 2025). This was the first rehearsal of helicopter formations carrying the Party and national flags into Ho Chi Minh City. The participating forces included pilots and helicopters from Regiment 917 (Division 370), Regiment 916 (Division 371), and Regiment 930 (Division 372). Flying in a 3-4-3 formation, helicopters carried both the Party and national flags, captivating local people and visitors in the city. Concluding the flight session, all formations completed the mission as planned, ensuring absolute safety. Below are some photos of the rehearsal. Translated by Quynh Oanh

Photos highlight activities of 9th Vietnam - China Border Defense Friendship Exchange

18/04/2025 23:27
PANO - The 9th Vietnam - China Border Defense Friendship Exchange took place from April 16 to 17 in Lang Son province (Vietnam) and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China). The event was co-chaired by General Phan Van Giang, Politburo Member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defense of Vietnam, and Senior Lieutenant General Dong Jun, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of National Defense of China. The two-day exchange concluded successfully with a variety of meaningful and practical activities. It contributed to fostering friendship and solidarity, promoting practical cooperation among border guard forces, local authorities, and people living along the shared border, thereby helping to build a border of peace, friendship, stability, cooperation, and development between Vietnam and China. The People’s Army Newspaper presents notable moments of the 9th Vietnam - China Border Defense Friendship Exchange. Translated by Trung Thanh

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