The Vietnamese tank competes in the semi-final round of Group 2 of the“Tank biathlon” event (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) - The tank team of the Vietnam People’s Army beat Tajikistan, Myanmar and Uganda, ranking first in the semi-final round of Group 2 of the “Tank biathlon” event on August 11 at the ongoing Army Games 2019 in Russia. The Vietnamese team finished in 2 hours 39 minutes 34 seconds. With the excellent performance, Vietnam are likely to secure a berth in the final round, but still waiting the results of the remaining teams of Group 2 – Uzbekistan, Laos, Cuba and Kuwait – which will compete on August 13. The team had an impressive performance at the round and received enthusiastic cheers from the audiences. This is the second year Vietnam has sent a delegation to the event. Vietnam’s 127 officers and soldiers are participating in the categories of tank biathlon, safe route, safe environment, sniper frontier, military medical … [Read more...] about Vietnam shows excellent performance at Army Games 2019
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Indonesian military officers visit Military Region 1
Indonesian officers welcomed at Military Region 1 (Source: http://baoquankhu1.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – A delegation from the Indonesian Army Command and General Staff College visited Vietnam’s Military Region 1 on August 7. The guests were briefed on the region’s history and the outcomes of external works of the armed forces in the past years. The two sides later held talks to exchange information in the fields of mutual concerns such as defence external work, the enlisting, and experience in building local armed forces. Indonesian officers expressed their belief that the visit to Military Region 1 will contribute to promoting exchanges, experience sharing, and defence cooperation between Vietnamese and Indonesian armies. Military Region 1 of the Vietnam People’s Army is headquartered in Thai Nguyen province. It is directly under the Ministry of Defence, tasked to organise, build, manage and command fights to safeguard six provinces in the northeast of … [Read more...] about Indonesian military officers visit Military Region 1
Army duty proves popular as 3,500 Hanoian youths enlist
In attendance at the ceremony were Luong Cuong, Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army, and Nguyen Duc Chung, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee. (Photo: Nguoi Lao Dong) This year, 3,500 young people in Hanoi have signed up to military service, including 1,300 adolescents volunteering through written applications. The rate of newly-recruited soldiers joining after graduating from universities, colleges, and secondary schools in 2019 reached 32.4%, a drop of 8.4 per cent in comparison to the previous year. Many local residents and families of the young soldiers. Municipal leaders present flowers to the fresh-faced soldiers. Some photos of the event: In attendance at the ceremony were Luong Cuong, Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army, and Nguyen Duc Chung, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee. (Photo: Nguoi Lao Dong) This year, 3,500 young … [Read more...] about Army duty proves popular as 3,500 Hanoian youths enlist
Whole-army troops enjoy a happy and safe Tet
Present at the event were General Luong Cuong, Director of the General Department of Politics, and Senior Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister, among others. At the event. (Photo: VNA) Accordingly, the Ministry directed affiliated units to implement higher levels' instructions and directives on combat readiness and organization of the Tet (Lunar New Year Festival). Units at all levels maintained high combat readiness to promptly deal with unexpected situations while ensuring a happy and safe Tet for troops. In addition, they strictly observed the military discipline, regulations on management of weapons and equipment, while collaborating with relevant forces to maintain political security and social order in localities across the country. Meanwhile, border and coast guard units focused on preventing drug-related crime, smuggling and trade fraud in border areas and at sea. Together with localities, military units … [Read more...] about Whole-army troops enjoy a happy and safe Tet
U.S. charges Chinese intelligence officers for jet engine data hack
U.S. charges Chinese intelligence officers for jet engine data hackThe Saigon Times Daily Part of the building of 'Unit 61398', a secretive Chinese military unit, is seen in the outskirts of Shanghai February 19, 2013 – PHOTO: REUTERS WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Chinese intelligence officers conspired with hackers and company insiders to break into private companies’ computer systems and steal information on a turbo fan engine used in commercial jetliners, according to a U.S. indictment unsealed on Tuesday. The indictment said at the time of the intrusions, a Chinese-state owned aerospace company was working to develop a comparable engine for use in aircraft manufactured in China and in other countries. The 10 people charged conspired to steal sensitive data “that could be used by Chinese entities to build the same or similar engine without incurring substantial research and development expenses,” the indictment released by the U.S. Department of Justice … [Read more...] about U.S. charges Chinese intelligence officers for jet engine data hack