Brigade 368 troops hone skills

PANO - Entering the peak of the second training phase, units under Brigade 368 of Army Corps 12 are intensifying supplementary drills and making thorough preparations to carry out assigned missions and coordinate in combat exercises. As a heavy firepower unit tasked with providing fire support for assault formations, Brigade 368 has set high training requirements. Officers at all levels focus on mastering tactical principles and operational methods while improving command, control, and combined-arms coordination. Gun crews practice their drills to ensure proficiency, consistency, and precision, thereby enhancing training quality and combat readiness. The People’s Army Newspaper presents photos capturing a training session of Brigade 368 officers and soldiers on the training ground. Translated by Tran Hoai

Southern Air Defense Forces Begin Tactical Live-fire Exercise

14/10/2026 23:41
PANO - On October 13 at the National Shooting Range Region 3 in Dong Nai city, the whole-military Air Defense Agency opened the 2026 tactical and live-fire exercise for air defense forces in the southern region. The opening ceremony was attended by leaders and commanders of air defense forces from Military Regions 5, 7 and 9, Army Corps 34, the Border Guard force, and Naval Regions 3, 4 and 5, as well as participating officers and soldiers. During the exercise, participating units conducted tactical exercises, including receiving weapons, technical equipment and materiel, maneuvering to and occupying combat positions, deploying combat formations, making preparations for and conducting attacks against airborne targets. In the live-fire phase, participating forces engaged aerial targets with 37mm and 57mm anti-aircraft artillery and 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine guns. The firing exercises were conducted both during the day and at night against various types of targets. This year’s exercise features more demanding firing conditions. The speed, altitude and timing of target appearances are randomized, requiring crews to master their weapons and equipment, closely coordinate with one another, and accurately handle situations. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Major General Nguyen Xuan Thuy, Director of the Department of Army Air Defense under the Air Defense - Air Force Service and whole-military Air Defense Vice Chief, and Standing Deputy Head of the exercise steering committee, emphasized that the exercise, conducted under complex conditions, aims to improve the forces’ combat capabilities and ability to respond to various situations. He requested participating units to improve night training, enhance rapid mobility, and master existing and upgraded weapons and technical equipment. They were also asked to step up the application of new technologies in training and combat readiness. Meanwhile, grassroots-level people’s air defense forces were requested to consolidate their organization and improve the quality of training for air defense militia and self-defense forces and concurrent air defense forces, meeting on-the-spot mission requirements. Commanding staff and cadres at all levels must continuously improve their mettle, organizational and command capabilities, and ability to flexibly handle complex situations in the air. The exercise is aimed at objectively assessing training results, combat readiness, organizational and command capabilities, coordination among forces, and the quality of weapons and technical equipment of the army air defense force and the people’s air defense force. It will also provide practical lessons for improving training and combat readiness quality, contributing to strengthening the integrated air defense posture and firmly safeguarding the Fatherland’s airspace. Immediately after the opening ceremony, the participating units began a live-fire session with 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine guns. Translated by Minh Anh

Kate Festival Spreads Cham Cultural Values in Lam Dong

12/10/2026 23:54
PANO - On October 11, at the Cham Cultural Exhibition Center in Bac Binh commune, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Lam Dong province organized the opening ceremony of folk culture activities and the thematic exhibition “Colors of the Cham culture” within the framework of the Kate Festival 2026. The program includes various activities such as practicing traditional rituals, demonstrating pottery, weaving, and gingerbread making, and introducing the distinctive features of the Cham people’s cultural life. A highlight of the event is the exhibition displaying 40 photographs of the Cham architectural and sculptural heritage in Lam Dong, honoring historical and artistic values passed down across generations. In his opening remarks, Hoang Ngoc Huy, Director of the Lam Dong provincial Museum, emphasized the significance of developing the center into a space for preserving, educating, experiencing, and promoting heritage. Accordingly, the activities organized aim to create an environment for religious leaders to practice rituals, artisans to introduce traditional crafts, the younger generation to learn the script, and the community to directly participate in preserving and spreading cultural values. Through this program, the museum aims to strengthen the connection between the museum and historical sites, traditional craft villages, the Cham community, and cultural tourism activities; encouraging organizations, individuals, collectors, and the public to participate in collecting, donating, and providing documents and artifacts for research, preservation, and promotion of heritage values. In doing so, the Cham culture will continue to be preserved in community life, contributing to enriching the cultural identity of Vietnamese ethnic groups. Translated by Duc Bien

Artificial Reefs Deployed in Nha Trang Bay

05/10/2026 23:34
PANO - Researchers from the Coastal Branch of the Viet Nam-Russia Tropical Center have been deployed artificial reefs in Nha Trang Bay, Khanh Hoa province. The deployment is part of the project “Testing of Artificial Reefs Associated with Marine Ecotourism and Recreational Fishing in the Western Area of Hon Mun, Nha Trang Bay,” a Khanh Hoa provincial-level research project led by the Coastal Branch of the Viet Nam-Russia Tropical Center. Project leader Lieutenant Colonel, Dr. Vu Viet Dung, head of the Tropical Ecology Division at the Coastal Branch, said the project aims to establish artificial reefs to increase biodiversity in the surrounding area. Researchers are also transplanting corals onto artificial reef substrates to help restore and rehabilitate marine coral ecosystems that have deteriorated in recent years. Below are images from Hon Mun area in Nha Trang Bay. Translated by Chung Anh

General Nguyen Trong Nghia Active in Belarus and Algeria

30/09/2026 17:50
PANO - From September 21 to 28, General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Chairman of the General Department of Political Affairs of the Viet Nam People’s Army, led a high-ranking political delegation to pay official visits to the Republic of Belarus and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. The visits aimed to promote delegation exchanges and high-level contacts between the Viet Nam People’s Army and armed forces of Belarus and Algeria, contributing to strengthening defense cooperation and consolidating traditional friendship and strategic partnership between Viet Nam and the two countries. The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce several photos of General Nguyen Trong Nghia and the delegation during their visits to Belarus and Algeria. Translated by Song Anh

Con Tien - Continuing Journey of Gratitude

22/09/2026 23:01
PANO - At the Con Tien base area in Con Tien commune, Quang Tri province, functional forces are stepping up the implementation of the “500-day campaign to step up the search, collection, and identification of martyrs’ remains.” According to information released at a September 9, 2026 workshop held by the provincial steering committee for the search, collection, and identification of martyrs’ remains, a fierce battle took place at Con Tien on May 8, 1967, in which more than 170 Vietnamese officers and soldiers sacrificed their lives. From March 1992 to August 2022, 83 sets of martyrs’ remains were collected in the area. However, it is estimated that around 80 to 90 sets of remains are still unaccounted for. To implement the campaign, officers and soldiers of the Martyrs’ Remains Search and Collection Team under Division 968 (Military Region 4) have maintained round-the-clock presence on the ground, working to expand the search area. Following the motto “easy tasks first, difficult ones later,” they carefully excavate each suspected site using scientific methods. Every piece of information provided by witnesses and every trace discovered at the site brings hope of bringing fallen soldiers back to their homeland. This journey reflects the responsibility, affection, and profound gratitude of today’s generation, with the hope that those who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield will soon be found, properly identified, and returned to their families and comrades. Translated by Song Anh

Impressive Moments on Final Day of Whole-military Sniper Competition 2026

18/09/2026 22:50
PANO - On the final day of the whole-military sniper competition 2026, athletes from 14 teams competed in three shooting exercises, namely: Exercise 5 (pyramid), Exercise 7 (combat coordination), and Exercise 10 (suppression). Despite heavy and prolonged rain at the National Military Training Center No.4, the snipers maintained impressive performances. Throughout the exercises, from simple to complex, targets were eliminated with precision one after another, thereby demonstrating both individual marksmanship and seamless tactical coordination among sniper pairs. Below are impressive images from the final competition day of the event. Translated by Duc Bien

Troops Hone Skills in Field Training

14/09/2026 21:58
PANO – Regiment 224, Division 375 (Air Defense – Air Force Service) has recently mobilized personnel and equipment to carry out field training. From marching and formation deployment to settling into living arrangements and organizing training, all activities were carried out in an urgent, systematic, and safe manner. Closely following task requirements, officers and soldiers focused on honing their mobility, command, coordination, and situation-handling capabilities, while strictly maintaining routines and proactively overcoming difficulties. These activities have contributed to improving training quality and combat readiness, ensuring the unit's ability to mobilize rapidly and deploy efficiently, thereby successfully fulfilling assigned missions. Translated by Song Anh

Guarding the skies on National Day

03/09/2026 23:50
PANO - Amidst the nationwide celebrations marking the National Day on September 2, the officers and soldiers of Regiment 19, Division 968, Military Region 4, continue to strictly maintain combat readiness duties. At anti-aircraft machine-gun positions, observation posts and gun crews remain fully staffed, with weapons and equipment ready and contingency plans in place to respond to any situation. Maintaining a high level of vigilance, the unit’s troops closely follow developments while strictly observing duty routines and regulations, and maintaining a high combat readiness posture. Peace enjoyed during the National Day is safeguarded through the quiet, dedicated efforts of soldiers standing watch at their posts. Translated by Chung Anh

National Day of school-building soldiers

03/09/2026 23:47
PANO - While the whole country joyfully celebrate the National Day holiday, over 500 officers and soldiers of Division 3 under Military Region 1 are working tirelessly with a high sense of responsibility on construction sites in the border areas of Cao Bang province. In the six communes of Duc Long, Phuc Hoa, Tra Linh, Quang Han, Tong Cot, and Lung Nam, inter-level ethnic minority boarding schools are gradually taking shape as spacious and modern facilities, ready to welcome students for the new academic year. Foregoing full holidays and personal gatherings, the soldiers have chosen construction sites as the place to celebrate the National Day. Amidst the sun and wind of the borderland, their hands remain nimble at work. Every brick laid, every tree planted, and every courtyard completed brings the schools one step closer to completion. This ensures that thousands of students can start the new school year in spacious, clean, and tree-shaded classrooms. Beyond the sheer labor of troops, these projects embody the affection and responsibility toward local people. They represent solidarity with communities in the country’s border areas, offering practical contributions so that children have better learning conditions to nurture their dreams and build a future right in their hometowns. For these soldiers, the National Day can be as simple as this: celebrating the nation’s great holiday by shedding sweat for the people and building schools for future generations. In border areas of Cao Bang province, these ordinary deeds help tighten military-civilian solidarity, continuing to write beautiful stories about Uncle Ho’s soldiers. Translated by Duc Bien

Vietnam to Steadfastly Move Forward

02/09/2026 14:52
Eighty-one years since the Autumn of Independence (1945), Vietnam has navigated myriad hardships to solidify its stature, potential, prestige, and position in the international arena. This journey reflects resilient national willpower and unified solidarity. Today, this heritage drives the nation forward to overcome challenges and build a prosperous and thriving future. Translated by Chung Anh

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