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The parade rehearsal commenced at 8 p.m. at Ba Dinh square. 16,300 troops participated, alongside dozens of military and special police vehicles, as well as contingents from Russia, Laos, and Cambodia. Pictured are armed forces moving along Hung Vuong street after passing the reviewing stand. Photo: Giang Huy |
The parade rehearsal commenced at 8 p.m. at Ba Dinh square. 16,300 troops participated, alongside dozens of military and special police vehicles, as well as contingents from Russia, Laos, and Cambodia. Pictured are armed forces moving along Hung Vuong street after passing the reviewing stand. Photo: Giang Huy
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Over 30 Russian troops carrying rifles marched at Ba Dinh square. They arrived at Noi Bai airport on the afternoon of 20/8, participating in Vietnam's National Day (A80) parade for the first time at the invitation of the Ministry of National Defense. Photo: Pham Du - Giang Huy |
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The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces marched on Hung Vuong street. They arrived in Hanoi on 15/8 to participate in the parade. Photo: Ngoc Thanh |
Hundreds of modern military vehicles accompanied the troops past the reviewing stand. Some of this equipment, including missiles, UAVs, and armored vehicles, either researched and produced domestically or modernized, are expected to feature in the A80 (80th National Day) celebrations.
Pictured are the S-125-VT air defense missile system, modernized by Viettel, and the Truong Son missile system, researched and produced by Viettel, both belonging to the Vietnam People's Navy Coastal Missile and Artillery Force. Photo: Ngoc Thanh
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Laotian troops shook hands with citizens on Trang Thi street. They wore their military uniforms during this second rehearsal. Photo: Son Tung - Quynh Tran |
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Military and police units dispersed throughout Hanoi's central streets. Pictured are the Air Defense - Air Force unit and the female Medical Corps unit (second photo) passing through Cua Nam street. Photo: Quynh Tran |
Over 30 Russian troops carrying rifles marched at Ba Dinh square. They arrived at Noi Bai airport on the afternoon of 20/8, participating in Vietnam's National Day (A80) parade for the first time at the invitation of the Ministry of National Defense. Photo: Pham Du - Giang Huy
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The female medical officer unit marched on Trang Tien street. The army has 7 female units: Military Band, Peacekeeping, Signal Officers, Medical Officers, Special Operations Forces, Vietnamese Ethnic Militia, and Southern Guerrilla Forces. A total of 1,296 female troops have been training at the Mieu Mon National Training Center since June. Photo: Thanh Hang - Hieu Luong |
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Military vehicles moved along Hung Vuong street, led by modernized T-54B, T-55, T-90SK, and T-62 tanks, followed by artillery vehicles, missile systems, and UAVs. Photo: Giang Huy |
The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces marched on Hung Vuong street. They arrived in Hanoi on 15/8 to participate in the parade. Photo: Ngoc Thanh
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BM-21 multiple rocket launchers and Scud-B missile systems on specialized artillery vehicles left Hung Vuong street. Photo: Giang Huy |
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Citizens cheered as the military and police convoy reached the Nguyen Tri Phuong - Dien Bien Phu intersection. This was one of the final points of the route, where many people had been waiting since morning. Photo: Luu Quy |
Laotian troops shook hands with citizens on Trang Thi street. They wore their military uniforms during this second rehearsal. Photo: Son Tung - Quynh Tran
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Military and police units dispersed throughout Hanoi's central streets. Pictured are the Air Defense - Air Force unit and the female Medical Corps unit (second photo) passing through Cua Nam street. Photo: Quynh Tran
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The special forces officer unit, under the command of the Special Forces Arm, marched on Cua Nam street. Established in 1967, this force specializes in "special operations", infiltrating deep into enemy territory. All personnel are carefully selected, standing at least 1.75 m tall, with unit leaders and flag bearers at least 1.8 m tall, and demonstrating excellent discipline and conduct. Photo: Quynh Tran
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Armored tank troops waved to citizens near the Hanoi Opera House as they marched. The Armored Tank Corps, a crucial assault force of the Vietnam People's Army, was formed in 1959 with the establishment of the first tank regiment (202nd Tank Regiment). It has since expanded into multiple regiments and battalions, participating in numerous campaigns and battles in the southern battlefield. Photo: Son Tung - Hieu Luong
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The female medical officer unit marched on Trang Tien street. The army has 7 female units: Military Band, Peacekeeping, Signal Officers, Medical Officers, Special Operations Forces, Vietnamese Ethnic Militia, and Southern Guerrilla Forces. A total of 1,296 female troops have been training at the Mieu Mon National Training Center since June. Photo: Thanh Hang - Hieu Luong
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Military vehicles moved along Hung Vuong street, led by modernized T-54B, T-55, T-90SK, and T-62 tanks, followed by artillery vehicles, missile systems, and UAVs. Photo: Giang Huy
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BM-21 multiple rocket launchers and Scud-B missile systems on specialized artillery vehicles left Hung Vuong street. Photo: Giang Huy
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Citizens cheered as the military and police convoy reached the Nguyen Tri Phuong - Dien Bien Phu intersection. This was one of the final points of the route, where many people had been waiting since morning. Photo: Luu Quy
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Citizens held up a sign reading "Amazing, our Fatherland!" after the rehearsal concluded. The state-level preliminary rehearsal is scheduled for the evening of 27/8, and the state-level general rehearsal will take place on the morning of 30/8, before the official event on 2/9.
Reporting team
