Naval parade marks 80th national day at Cam Ranh military port

A fleet of Kilo 636 submarines, guided-missile frigates, maritime patrol aircraft, and anti-submarine helicopters participated in a naval parade at Cam Ranh military port on Tuesday morning to commemorate Vietnam's 80th National Day.

Officers and soldiers on a Kilo 636 submarine perform a flag-raising ceremony before departing for duty. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

Rear Admiral Nguyen Van Bach (center), Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Vietnam People's Navy, commanded the naval parade from the command ship 015 - Tran Hung Dao. Also present were Major General Tran Ngoc Huu, Deputy Commander of the Border Guard, the Chief of the Vietnam Coast Guard, and representatives from other participating forces. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

Coinciding with the National Day parade in Ba Dinh, a naval parade took place at the Cam Ranh military base in Khanh Hoa province.

The parade featured a command ship, maritime patrol aircraft, anti-submarine helicopters, and formations of Kilo-class submarines, guided-missile frigates, anti-submarine corvettes, fast attack missile craft, and artillery boats of the Vietnam People's Navy. Vessels from the Vietnam Coast Guard, the Border Guard, and the Standing Maritime Militia, along with various modern equipment, also participated. These forces play a crucial role in managing and protecting Vietnam's maritime sovereignty.

A formation of guided-missile frigates and Kilo 636 submarines departs for the parade. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

Officers and soldiers on a Kilo 636 submarine perform a flag-raising ceremony before departing for duty. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

An officer on submarine 183 - TP HCM salutes the command ship. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

A formation of Gepard 3.9-class guided-missile frigates participates in the naval parade. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

A formation of guided-missile frigates and Kilo 636 submarines departs for the parade. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

A close-up view of the guided-missile frigate Dinh Tien Hoang, which arrived at Cam Ranh port in 3/2011 and was commissioned into the Vietnam People's Navy shortly after. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

An officer on submarine 183 - TP HCM salutes the command ship. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

A formation of Petya-class anti-submarine corvettes participates in the naval parade. These ships have high maneuverability and significant firepower, including AK726 cannons, torpedo launchers, and rocket launchers. With a large displacement and a top speed of 24 knots, they can operate independently or with other forces to search for and destroy enemy submarines and underwater targets, and provide anti-submarine protection for surface ships and submarines. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

The Kilo 636 submarine, a modern diesel-electric submarine known as the "Black Hole in the Ocean," is a source of pride for the Vietnam People's Navy and a symbol of Vietnam's maritime defense capabilities.

These submarines are equipped with advanced missiles capable of destroying targets on land and at sea, with the ability to evade enemy air defenses and automatically locate and destroy targets with precision.

A formation of DHC-6 aircraft and Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopters, along with missile boat formations, participate in the naval parade. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

A formation of Gepard 3.9-class guided-missile frigates participates in the naval parade. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

The Vietnam People's Navy's Gepard 3.9-class guided-missile frigates are fast, have a long operational range, and can withstand sea state 12. They can operate independently or in coordination with other forces to engage targets at sea, in the air, and on land.

A formation of Ka-28 helicopters and ships move into position for the parade. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

A close-up view of the guided-missile frigate Dinh Tien Hoang, which arrived at Cam Ranh port in 3/2011 and was commissioned into the Vietnam People's Navy shortly after. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

A multi-role patrol vessel of the Vietnam Coast Guard participates in the parade. Equipped with modern weapons and equipment, it can operate independently for extended periods in all weather conditions, effectively handling maritime situations. Its duties include patrolling, inspection, law enforcement, search and rescue, and defense diplomacy, including confronting foreign vessels encroaching on Vietnam's maritime sovereignty. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

Also participating were SPA 4207 patrol boats of the Border Guard, high-speed vessels designed for coastal patrol, search and rescue, and maritime safety. The Standing Maritime Militia's vessels (pictured behind) are used for combat readiness, asserting maritime sovereignty, patrolling, reconnaissance, and gathering information at sea and in the air. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

A formation of DHC-6 aircraft and Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopters, along with missile boat formations, participate in the naval parade. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

The DHC-6 aircraft, considered the "Eye in the Sky" of the Naval Air Force, is highly maneuverable and capable of taking off and landing on water. It is used for reconnaissance, patrol, emergency medical evacuation, and search and rescue operations at sea.

The Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopter is equipped with two powerful turboshaft engines, advanced navigation and autopilot systems, and modern anti-submarine equipment. It is used to search for and destroy enemy submarines and surface vessels in various weather conditions, day and night.

Navy, Border Guard, and Coast Guard forces assemble at Cam Ranh military port. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

A formation of Ka-28 helicopters and ships move into position for the parade. Photo: Vietnam People's Navy

Forces salute and parade at Cam Ranh military port. Video: Vietnam People's Navy

The Fisheries Resources Surveillance force's KN290 and KN390 vessels also participated.

These multi-role patrol vessels are equipped with modern, highly automated command, control, and communication systems, enabling them to perform various tasks. They disseminate legal information to fishermen, conduct IUU patrols, and detect and penalize administrative violations, taking measures against illegal fishing activities in accordance with Vietnamese and international law.