Ministry of National Defence

Effectively deploying the adjustment and organization of a streamlined and strong army apparatus

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The Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense have led and directed the timely and effective implementation of resolutions and conclusions on the organizational structure of agencies and military units.

Ministry of National Defense announces the exam schedule for assessing the ability to enroll military schools in 2026

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The Ministry of National Defense announces the competency assessment exam to serve the enrollment of universities and colleges in military schools in 2026.

There will be directions to discipline officials and soldiers who violate land regulations but are not corrupt

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In July 2026, a guiding document will be issued to handle disciplinary actions against cadres and soldiers of the armed forces who violate the law on land but are not corrupt.

Closely coordinate the search and repatriation of Vietnamese martyrs' remains to the country

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General Phan Van Giang requested the two sides to continue to closely coordinate in the search and repatriation of the remains of Vietnamese martyrs who sacrificed in Laos.

Ministry of National Defense builds national drone management system

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The Ministry of National Defense is building a national unmanned aerial vehicle management system to serve airspace management and low-altitude economic development.

Ministry of National Defense abolishes 2 administrative procedures in the field of civil cryptography

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The Ministry of National Defense amends and supplements 3 administrative procedures and abolishes 2 administrative procedures in the field of civil cryptography.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong requests increased digital transformation in weapons management

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General Nguyen Tan Cuong requested to promote digital transformation in management, exploitation and technical assurance of weapons and technical equipment.

22 collectives and individuals proposed for conferment and posthumous award of the title of Hero

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The Ministry of Home Affairs is seeking people's opinions on the proposal to confer and posthumously confer the titles "Hero of the People's Armed Forces", "Hero of Labor".

Vietnam invites Japan to attend the 3rd International Defense Exhibition

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General Phan Van Giang invited leaders of the Ministry of National Defense and Japanese defense industry enterprises to attend the 3rd Vietnam International Defense Exhibition.

Successfully rescued 9 crew members on a ship that caught fire and sank at sea

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9 crew members on the ship that caught fire and sank at sea have been successfully rescued; functional forces continue to search for 2 missing people.

Ministry of National Defense announces criteria for selecting talents as defense intelligence commanders

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The Ministry of National Defense has a Circular regulating and guiding Decree No. 363/2025/ND-CP stipulating policies to attract and value talents for the Vietnam People's Army.

Officers retiring early: Proposal to stipulate the salary level for calculating allowances

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The Ministry of National Defense is proposing to stipulate the salary level as the basis for calculating allowances for officers retiring early.

General Phan Van Giang sends letter to search and rescue forces for 11 fishermen at sea

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General Phan Van Giang - Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense sent a letter to the forces participating in the search and rescue of 11 people in the Bach Long Vi sea area.

Proposal to increase allowances for professional soldiers retiring early

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The Ministry of National Defense proposes that professional soldiers retire before the age limit in some specific cases.

Vietnam - Japan defense cooperation achieves substantial results

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On May 28, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Truong Thang received Japanese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Vietnam Ito Naoki.