According to Director of the General Department of Defense Industry Lt. Gen. Ho Quang Tuan, over the past 80 years, the General Department has navigated numerous challenges, fulfilling two primary missions of advancing national defense production and supporting the national economy.
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Party General Secretary To Lam sticks the Hero of the People's Armed Forces badge to the traditional flag of the General Department of Defense Industry. (Photo: qdnd.vn) |
The general department has succeeded in producing civilian goods such as bicycle parts, oil stoves, and industrial components, which helped alleviate shortages and support the national industrial infrastructure, he said.
As the country enters its period of innovation, the general department has quickly adapted to new management frameworks, prioritizing scientific and technological progress. In recent years, it has produced over 140 types of weaponry, built nearly 140 ships, and repaired over 380 military vessels, ensuring operational readiness and supporting major national events. In terms of research, it has focused on five critical areas: developing new weapons, modernizing equipment, producing technical materials, improving product quality, and applying advanced technologies.
General Secretary Lam recognized the general department for its contributions to industrialization and modernization, underlined that it has played a crucial role in strengthening the nation’s defense capabilities.
He emphasized that Vietnam’s strength in defense has historically stemmed from its ability to independently develop weapons for national protection. The spirit of innovation in weapon production has become a cherished tradition of the Vietnamese people.
General Secretary Lam praised the department’s 80 years of progress, highlighting its political integrity, loyalty to the revolution, and resilience in contributing to both defense and national economic development.
The Party chief stressed the need for continued development of the national defense industry to meet requirements in the new situation, and urged stronger integration between defense and economic sectors, with a focus on modernizing legal and organizational frameworks, advancing research, and innovating new technologies for weapon production.
He also emphasized the importance of developing key technologies such as semiconductors, advanced materials, and specialized components for high-tech military production, as well as the need for international collaboration in the defense sector.
The Party leader concluded by calling for the political loyalty of defense industry personnel, investment in personnel training, and the development of a highly skilled workforce capable of designing and producing advanced, strategic military technologies.
At the ceremony, General Secretary Lam presented the title “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces” to the General Department of Defense Industry in recognition of its outstanding achievements in developing, producing, and modernizing high-tech defense equipment, playing a vital role in safeguarding the nation and advancing socialist construction.
Source: VNA