On the afternoon of 12/9, at the "80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness" Exhibition, General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, visited the Ministry of National Defense's exhibit and experienced a Truong Son road driving simulation using augmented reality (AR) technology.
Over the past two weeks, this interactive exhibit, along with the shooting range, has been a popular attraction, drawing long lines of participants.
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Defense Minister Phan Van Giang experiences the "Truong Son road driving simulation" with AR glasses. Photo: Giang Huy |
Defense Minister Phan Van Giang experiences the "Truong Son road driving simulation" with AR glasses. Photo: Giang Huy
Inside the exhibit, the Minister received briefings on various equipment, weapons, and logistical-technical products such as uniforms and specialized military rations. He also inspected long-range multi-purpose UAVs and tactical combat UAVs developed by the General Department of Defense Industry and Viettel.
Organizers reported that as of 11/9, the Ministry of National Defense's exhibit had welcomed over 6.6 million visitors, including many international delegations. Visitors praised the combination of traditional elements and modern technology, conveying messages about history, patriotism, and the aspiration to build and defend the nation.
General Phan Van Giang commended the responsibility, effort, and creativity of the participating officers and soldiers. He considered the exhibit's success a testament to the organizational, managerial capabilities, and comprehensive strength of the army, contributing to the overall success of the exhibition. The Minister expressed his delight at the interest from the public and international friends, affirming that the development of Vietnam's defense industry has created confidence and enthusiasm, earning recognition from the Party, State, and people.
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Defense Minister Phan Van Giang inspects the uniforms of the forces on duty at the exhibition. Photo: Giang Huy |
Defense Minister Phan Van Giang inspects the uniforms of the forces on duty at the exhibition. Photo: Giang Huy
The Ministry of National Defense showcased 334 artifacts, replicas, and restored items, along with military uniforms, equipment, weapons, and vehicles. Visitors could wear VR glasses to "travel back in time" through historical periods: from Van Lang, Au Lac, to the establishment of the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army, President Ho Chi Minh reading the Declaration of Independence on 2/9/1945, and the nationwide resistance in 1946. The combination of LED screens, models, and actual artifacts created a vivid and interactive experience.
Alongside the historical narrative, the exhibit highlighted victories and campaigns. Visitors could wear glasses to role-play as soldiers driving "windshield-less" trucks on the Truong Son road amidst bombings or crawling through the dark and narrow Cu Chi tunnels.
The "National Achievements: 80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness" Exhibition opened on 28/8 at the Vietnam Exhibition Fair Center (Dong Anh, Hanoi), covering nearly 260,000 m2, with 230 booths. The exhibition was divided into three main areas: a general exhibition at the Kim Quy Exhibition Hall; an outdoor exhibition at the East, West, South, and North yards; and an international exhibition along with 12 cultural industries at Block A, showcasing achievements from 34 provinces and cities, 28 ministries and sectors, and many businesses.
Son Ha
