After 9 PM, the military vehicles, split into two convoys, left Mieu Mon for central Hanoi to prepare for the A80 ceremony. The first convoy, consisting of tracked tanks and wheeled armored vehicles, followed the Xuan Mai - Thang Long Boulevard - My Dinh National Stadium - Pham Van Dong - Vo Chi Cong - Cua Bac route to the Ministry of National Defense headquarters. The second convoy, comprised of wheeled artillery vehicles from the navy and air defense forces, traveled from Mieu Mon to My Dinh National Stadium and then to the F1 racetrack.

Near 11 PM, the tank and armored vehicle convoy crossed the Le Quang Dao overpass as heavy rain began.

Around 11:10 PM, the convoy reached Yen Phu Street after two hours on the road.

Tanks and armored vehicles were transported by specialized vehicles to the beginning of Nguyen Tri Phuong Street for assembly at the Ministry of National Defense headquarters. Military and police forces set up checkpoints along the route to ensure smooth traffic flow and guide citizens.

By 11:30 PM, the tracked tanks and wheeled armored vehicles had arrived at the headquarters.

Forces inspected the vehicles, removed camouflage covers, and maneuvered them into the headquarters.

Wheeled armored vehicle XCB-01 maneuvers inside the Ministry of National Defense headquarters. The military vehicle units underwent several days of training and 4 combined rehearsals with the parade and special police vehicle units. Previously, on the night of 5/8, some tanks and military equipment also moved from Mieu Mon to Ba Dinh Square for training in preparation for the A80 mission.

Meanwhile, the second convoy of wheeled vehicles from the navy and air defense forces arrived at the F1 racetrack's control center next to My Dinh National Stadium at 11:20 PM.

As the night progressed, the rain intensified. Vehicles followed one another on Le Duc Tho Street towards the assembly area, all covered with camouflage.

The vehicle convoys moved through heavy rain, while military and police forces directed traffic.

Due to the influence of a tropical depression, the rain moved from central Vietnam northward, causing heavy rainfall in northern Vietnam this week. From 20/8 to 23/8, the rain is expected to expand to the northern mountainous and midland regions due to the remnants of the tropical depression.

Camouflaged air defense artillery vehicles were towed by specialized vehicles through the night.

Coastal defense missiles, a core component of the coastal defense system, protect economic centers, naval bases, and sea lanes.

Near midnight, military vehicles carrying UAVs, the last equipment, entered the assembly area.

Two more combined rehearsals are scheduled for the evenings of 21/8 and 24/8 at Ba Dinh Square before the preliminary rehearsal, general rehearsal, and the official ceremony. This year's parade involves over 16,000 military personnel, including 43 marching units, 18 stationary units, and 14 military and special police vehicle units. After 40 years since the 1985 National Day parade, military vehicles, including tanks and armored vehicles, are returning to the formation. A naval parade will also be held for the first time in Khanh Hoa, with the participation of the navy, coast guard, border guard, and Military Region 5.

Reporting team