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    Vietnamese frigates begin defense external activities in China

    Vietnamese frigates begin defense external activities in China

    PANO - On the morning of March 16, Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao and Frigate 012-Ly Thai To of Brigade 162, Naval Region 4, with a delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy led by Senior Captain Do Minh, Second-in-Command of Naval Region 4, aboard, arrived at Fangcheng port in China’s Guangxi, beginning activities within the framework of the 10th Vietnam - China Border Defense Friendship Exchange, the 40th joint patrol and a joint training program in the Gulf of Tonkin with the Chinese Navy.

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    Connecting across oceans

    PANO - In February 2026, 28 journalists from 25 countries were invited to join a defense media tour in India. I was fortunate to participate as the only representative from Vietnam.
    Vietnamese and Chinese forces join hands to safeguard peace along Vietnam - China border

    PANO – Together with the task of managing and safeguarding territorial sovereignty and national border security, the Vietnamese border guard force has closely coordinated with China’s border management and protection forces in combating crime.
    Milestone affirms Vietnam’s capacity in U.N. peacekeeping training

    PANO - The United Nations Staff Officer Course (UNSOC) organized by the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO) has been officially recognized by the U.N. as meeting its pre-deployment training standards.
    Ship 17 completes MILAN 2026 in India

    PANO - Ship 17 from Brigade 171 of Naval Region 2 safely docked at the brigade’s naval base in Rach Dua ward, Ho Chi Minh City, successfully concluding its mission to participate in the Multilateral Naval Exercise 2026 (MILAN 2026) in India.
    Preparations underway for Vietnam - China Border Defense Friendship Exchange

    PANO – On March 12, a delegation from the Ministry of National Defense, led by Deputy Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang, inspected and conducted a preliminary rehearsal for preparations for the 10th Vietnam - China Border Defense Friendship Exchange, scheduled to take place from March 18 to 19 in Quang Ninh province.
    Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange to take place from March 18 to 19

    PANO – On March 10, the Ministry of National Defense held a press briefing to introduce the 10th Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange.
    Vietnamese blue berets demonstrate resilience in Abyei

    PANO – Not only helping restore life along the vital route from Banton Bridge to Agok, Vietnam’s Engineering Company Rotation 4 has also become a lifeline for thousands of local residents amidst the spiraling conflicts in Abyei.
    General Phan Van Giang receives Cambodian defense leader

    PANO - On March 9, at the headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense, Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang received General Prum Din, Secretary of State at the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense.
    GS chief receives Lao counterpart

    PANO - On March 9, Chief of the General Staff (GS) and Deputy Defense Minister General Nguyen Tan Cuong received his visiting Lao counterpart Senior Lieutenant General Saichay Kommasith at the headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense.
    Ceremony held to honor General Department II with foreign decorations

    PANO - General Department II held a ceremony on March 9 to receive the orders and token awarded by the State and Ministry of National Defense of Laos, the State of Cambodia, and the State of Cuba.
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