Convoy of military hardware moves into Hanoi city centre at night for military parade

The convoy is scheduled to move from the National Military Training Centre No. 4 to the Command Headquarters on Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, Ba Dinh ward, in the city centre for the rehearsal in the coming days.

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The convoy includes tanks and armoured vehicles, command vehicles, radar systems, missile launchers, self-propelled artillery, UAVs, and other modern equipment.

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At around 8:40 p.m., preparations at the National Military Training Centre No. 4 are completed, with the vehicles ready to move toward the central city at 9:00 p.m.

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The hardware is organised into formations of tracked vehicles, wheeled vehicles, and equipment from the Navy and the Air Defence–Air Force.

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The convoy moves along Route 1 from National Highway 21A to Thang Long Boulevard, then Le Quang Dao Str. - Le Duc Tho Rd. - Ho Tung Mau Rd. – Pham Van Dong Rd. – Vo Chi Cong Rd. – Au Co Rd. – Nghi Tam Rd. – Cua Bac Str. – Nguyen Tri Phuong Str.

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Other vehicles moves along Route 2 through the F1 racetrack area near My Dinh Stadium to the city centre.

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Vehicles move in waves, each only a few minutes apart. Many are covered with tarpaulins and transported on specialized carriers for safety.

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These are the military hardware that have taken part in rehearsal sessions at the National Military Training Centre No. 4 in recent times.

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Many of these were previously showcased at the International Defence Expo held at the end of 2024.

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The weather is fairly cool and without rain, creating favourable conditions for the convoy to move safely to the assembly area.

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These military hardware are scheduled to take part in a pre-rehearsal and a full rehearsal before officially joining the parade marking the 80th National Day on September 2 at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi.