During the session, representatives of military agencies and units reported on their progress in researching and developing self-propelled howitzers, including the integration of existing gun systems onto military vehicles.

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Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam addresses the working session.

Commending the efforts of the Department of Military Science, Military Technical Academy, Viettel Manufacturing Corporation (VMC), Artillery Corps, and other involved units, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam emphasized their pro-active and collaborative approach in advancing this project.

He reaffirmed that modernizing military weaponry and mobility, particularly in the Artillery Corps, is a consistent and strategic direction set by the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense. The Deputy Defense Minister stressed the importance of accelerating the research and manufacturing process, ensuring that final products meet all approved technical and tactical specifications.

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An overview of the event

Regarding production, he highlighted that the selection of the base vehicle for artillery integration must prioritize superior tactical and technical performance. This includes maintaining the original advantages of the weapon systems, using armored cabins for enhanced crew protection, ensuring high mobility suited for Vietnam’s terrain, and facilitating ease of maintenance and technical support.

Additionally, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam underscored the necessity of involving end-user units in the research and testing phases to ensure the weapon systems align with practical operational requirements.

Translated by Minh Anh