From August 7th to 8th, Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, inspected and directed a naval parade rehearsal in preparation for mission A80.
Participating forces include the Navy, Coast Guard, Border Guard, and Military Region 5, with the Navy playing a central role, featuring Kilo 636 submarines, surface vessels, naval aviation, and other specialized units.
Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia instructed the Navy to lead the formation and execution of the naval parade, ensuring uniformity, visual appeal, and absolute safety. He emphasized the importance of accurate weather forecasting, rigorous radar and communication systems, seamless inter-ship coordination, strict adherence to command vessel instructions, and maintaining prescribed distances, speeds, and positions.
According to the Navy, all units have planned and practiced diligently, ensuring the readiness of weapons, equipment, vessels, and aircraft, even in challenging weather conditions. Despite previous unfavorable weather, forces maintained their training regimen and consistently reviewed performance to address any shortcomings.
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A Kilo-class submarine at Cam Ranh military port (Khanh Hoa) during the 70th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Navy in 2015. Kilo-class submarines will be among the forces participating in this year's naval parade. Photo: An Nhon |
A Kilo-class submarine at Cam Ranh military port (Khanh Hoa) during the 70th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Navy in 2015. Kilo-class submarines will be among the forces participating in this year's naval parade. Photo: An Nhon
At the regular government press conference on the afternoon of 7/8, Major General Tong Van Thanh, Deputy Director of the Propaganda and Training Department (General Department of Politics, Vietnam People's Army), announced that the naval parade at Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa, will be broadcast live for public viewing.
On 2/9, Vietnam will hold a ceremony and parade in Hanoi's Ba Dinh Square to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. This is the same location where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945.
The parade will feature a full complement of forces, including marching troops, mechanized units, air, and naval components. The ground parade contingents from the Army and Police will comprise 43 marching and 18 stationary formations, along with numerous military artillery pieces and specialized vehicles.
Hoang Phuong
