VOV.VN - Historical Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, once again became the stage for a powerful military display on August 21 as large-scale vehicles, artillery, and heavy weaponry rolled through during the first full rehearsal for the upcoming September 2 National Day parade.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 1 — This is the first time in four decades that such military hardware has reappeared at the historic square in preparation for a grand military parade on September 2 to mark Vietnam’s .80th National Day.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 2 — The rehearsal brings together thousands of troops and formations, but the highlight is the return of armoured columns, including tanks, missile launchers, self-propelled artillery, air-defense systems, and other modern equipment of the Vietnam People’s Army.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 3 — In the photo, tanks of the Vietnam People’s Army lead the formation of large-scale military hardware advancing into Ba Dinh Square during the first full rehearsal.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 4 — Showcasing the achievements of Vietnam’s defence industry, the XCB-01 infantry fighting vehicle and the XTC-02 armoured personnel carrier roll past the grand stand.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 5 — The self-propelled artillery formation makes its grand entrance on Ba Dinh Square, spotlighting Vietnam’s domestic defence innovations.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 6 — The soldiers, in solemn composure, ride atop the towed anti-aircraft guns as they roll past the square.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 7 — Alongside tanks, armoured vehicles, and artillery, the rehearsal features missile systems, radar units, and other specialized military equipment.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 8 — Developed and produced domestically, the Truong Son missile system represents a major achievement of Vietnam’s defence industry and is currently operated by the coastal defence missile force of the Vietnam People’s Navy.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 9 — The S-125-VT surface-to-air missile system, modernised domestically by Vietnam, rolls into Ba Dinh Square as part of the parade formation.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 10 — Showcasing the advances of Vietnam’s defence industry, modern domestically-produced UAVs of the Air Defense–Air Force Service demonstrate their capability to perform diverse missions with remarkable accuracy.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 11 — The display of indigenously developed and modernized weapon systems underscores the significant strides of Vietnam’s defence industry.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 12 — Alongside military formations, the August 21 evening rehearsal at Ba Dinh Square also showcases specialised vehicles operated by the Vietnam People’s Public Security.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 13 — The deployment of specialized equipment highlights the ongoing modernisation of the Public Security forces, reinforcing their role in safeguarding the peaceful lives of citizens.

for first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through ba dinh square once again picture 14 — As scheduled, formations of military and public security equipment will return to Ba Dinh Square for another full rehearsal on the evening of August 24.

Russian soldiers arrive in Hanoi for military parade on Vietnam’s National Day

VOV.VN - More than 30 Russian soldiers arrived at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on August 20 to prepare for a military parade on September 2 to mark Vietnam’s 80th National Day.

Traditional attire parade in Poland marks Vietnam's 80th National Day

VOV.VN - In Warszawa, Poland, a large number of overseas Vietnamese have come together for a parade, presenting the rich colours and exquisite designs of traditional Vietnamese attire in celebration of the fatherland's 80th National Day.

Traditional attire parade in Poland marks Vietnam's 80th National Day

Over 2,000 people from civic formations rehearse ahead of National Day parade

VOV.VN - More than 2,000 people representing 13 civic, cultural, and artistic formations took part in a rehearsal at My Dinh National Stadium on August 20 for a military parade and civic march celebrating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2.

Politics

Economy

Society

Culture

Travel

Sports

Photos

Your Vietnam

For first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through Ba Dinh Square once again

VOV.VN - Historical Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, once again became the stage for a powerful military display on August 21 as large-scale vehicles, artillery, and heavy weaponry rolled through during the first full rehearsal for the upcoming September 2 National Day parade.

Russian soldiers arrive in Hanoi for military parade on Vietnam’s National Day

For first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through Ba Dinh Square once again

VOV.VN - Historical Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, once again became the stage for a powerful military display on August 21 as large-scale vehicles, artillery, and heavy weaponry rolled through during the first full rehearsal for the upcoming September 2 National Day parade.

Russian soldiers arrive in Hanoi for military parade on Vietnam’s National Day

Related

Traditional attire parade in Poland marks Vietnam's 80th National Day

Traditional attire parade in Poland marks Vietnam's 80th National Day

Over 2,000 people from civic formations rehearse ahead of National Day parade

Over 2,000 people from civic formations rehearse ahead of National Day parade

Russian soldiers arrive in Hanoi for military parade on Vietnam’s National Day

Russian soldiers arrive in Hanoi for military parade on Vietnam’s National Day