Building air defense - air force becomes the front line of strategic defense

PHẠM ĐÔNG |

The Prime Minister emphasized that the task of building air defense - air force to become the front line of national strategic defense, launched is a victory.

On October 21, in Hanoi, Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the ceremony to receive the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces and to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the Air Defense - Air Force's traditional day (October 22, 1963 - October 22, 2025).

At the ceremony, the Prime Minister, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, presented the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces to the Air Defense - Air Force for outstanding achievements.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Prime Minister stated that over the past 62 years, the Air Defense - Air Force has successfully completed its assigned tasks, enhancing the good qualities of "Uncle Ho's soldiers".

According to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, modern warfare tends to apply high technology, smart weapons, drones, electronic warfare, cyberspace, etc.

In particular, recent wars show that airstrikes and missiles are always the main attack aircraft, so air defense - air force becomes the front line of national strategic defense.

That context puts an increasingly difficult, challenging and heavier task on the cause of building and defending the Fatherland, in which firmly protecting the air and sea areas is the key.

Build and develop forces with the spirit of "three no's": No subjectivity, negligence, lack of vigilance, no complacency, complacency, no fear of any enemy, having a campaign is a victory.

Thu tuong Chinh phu Pham Minh Chinh nhan manh yeu cau phong khong - khong quan tro thanh tuyen dau cua phong thu chien luoc quoc gia. Anh: VGP
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the requirement for air defense - air force to become the front line of national strategic defense. Photo: VGP

The Prime Minister suggested that the Army perform well the following tasks:

First, build a revolutionary army, disciplined, elite, modern, meeting the tasks in all situations.

Focus on building a truly strong force in terms of human resources, building a team of cadres at all levels with political courage, practical capacity and high professional qualifications. There are policies to attract, train, and promote talent, especially technical and high-tech personnel.

Second, continue to do a good job of grasping the situation, advising on strategies on military, defense and combat missions to protect the Fatherland.

Continue to advise the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense to have a plan in building people's air defense forces, air forces of the entire army, creating a strong and widespread front position.

Promote its role as a core force on the air front, always ready to fight and fight victoriously against any aggressive war of the enemy.

Third, breakthroughs in development, application of science and technology, digital transformation, improving combat and management capacity; consolidating and making breakthroughs in the defense industry.

Promote modernization, enhance technological autonomy; research, production, manufacturing, equipping and mastering modern, high-tech weapons; repair, improve, innovate equipment, produce spare parts and replacement components.

Promote the application of science and technology, artificial intelligence, and digitalization in management and combat; synchronously integrate weapons and equipment systems throughout the army.

Research and propose to the Party, State, and Army to purchase and supplement modern weapons and technical equipment, meeting the requirements of the task and in accordance with the economic conditions of the country.

Fourth, firmly manage, control and protect national airspace.

Fifth, continue to focus on and perform well the functions of the working army and the production labor army.

Sixth, strengthen and improve the effectiveness of defense foreign affairs.

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