Ministry of National Defence

Vietnam - Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange to take place soon

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The 3rd Vietnam - Laos border defense friendship exchange will take place from July 9-10, 2026 with many foreign affairs and people's activities.

Vietnamese rescue forces race against time, overcoming the consequences of the Venezuelan earthquake

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The Vietnamese rescue and relief team continues to race against time in Venezuela, bringing the total number of victims found to 23.

The army must look further, prepare earlier, and advise deeper

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The Prime Minister emphasized that the army must look further, prepare earlier, advise more deeply, and continue to build a revolutionary, regular, elite and modern army.

The army adjusts its force organization, ensuring strict weapons and equipment

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The army has adjusted the organization of forces, ensuring strict weapons and equipment, in accordance with regulations; deploying adjustments to the organization and staffing of the military command.

Vietnamese rescue team removes 11 bodies of Venezuelan earthquake victims from rubble

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After many search efforts, the Vietnamese delegation removed 11 victims' bodies from the rubble and handed them over to the Venezuelan side.

Colonel, Hero La Van Cau: Preserving the noble qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers

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The contributions and simplicity in everyday life have created the sustainable stature of a hero like Colonel La Van Cau.

Record high number of candidates admitted directly to military schools in 2026

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72 candidates were directly admitted to the military system of military schools in 2026, the highest number ever.

The highest military leadership title allowance is nearly 3.8 million VND/month from July 1

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The base salary is 2.53 million VND/month from July, and the position allowance for leaders of the Vietnam People's Army has also been adjusted to increase correspondingly.

Building a modern Artillery - Missile force, completing tasks in new conditions

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General Secretary and President affirmed that we are determined to build a modern Artillery - Missile force, capable of completing tasks in the new conditions.

General Secretary, President attends the 80th anniversary of the Artillery - Missile Corps

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General Secretary, President To Lam, Secretary of the Central Military Commission attend the 80th Anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Artillery - Missile Corps.

Official salary and allowance policies take effect from July 1st

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Salary policies such as increasing the base salary to 2.53 million VND, pensions increased by 8% and many policies on allowances took effect from July 1.

The army sent 82 officers and soldiers and about 88 tons of goods to support Venezuela

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The army sent forces to participate in supporting Venezuela in overcoming the earthquake disaster, including 82 officers and soldiers and about 88 tons of goods.

Major General of the Army receives assignment from Commander of Military Region 1

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Major General Tran Xuan Manh, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff of Military Region 1, receives the assignment of Commander of Military Region 1.

Ministry of National Defense sends forces to support Venezuela in overcoming the consequences of the earthquake disaster

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The Ministry of National Defense sent forces and vehicles to support Venezuela in overcoming the consequences of the earthquake, including 82 officers and professional soldiers.

Temporary military service registration is carried out online on a full schedule

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The Ministry of National Defense announced 7 military service procedures that are fully implemented on the electronic environment, in which the procedure for registering military service is temporarily absent.