This was emphasized by Deputy Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam during a working session on April 14 reviewing the progress of military shipbuilding projects.
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A view of the working session |
According to directions from the Ministry of National Defense, the Naval Service is tasked with leading coordination with relevant units, such as the Air Defense - Air Force Service, the General Department of Defense Industry, the Military Industry-Telecoms Group (Viettel), and the Military Technical Academy, to implement the design and construction of military ships.
The Naval Service reported that the design phase has reached 90 percent of the planned workload. The Naval Technical Institute has been directed to pro-actively coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure the integration of onboard equipment. Procedures are being finalized, with ship construction expected to begin in May 2026, ahead of the set schedule.
To ensure proper implementation, quality, and compliance with procedures, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam requested the Naval Service to incorporate feedback from the meeting, refine detailed design components, and ensure both technical performance and aesthetics. He stressed the need for breakthrough solutions in advanced technologies.
Relevant agencies and units were also tasked with accelerating research and development of high-impact science and technology projects, focusing on producing weapons, equipment, and technical materials for onboard use, thereby increasing the localization rate. All equipment must undergo strict inspection and evaluation before installation.
The Department of Finance under the Ministry of National Defense was assigned to guide and appraise investment procedures in accordance with current regulations. Shipbuilding facilities and factories were urged to pro-actively mobilize resources, maximize their capabilities, and master ship design and construction technologies to ensure efficiency and quality.
Translated by Trung Thanh