Tuesday, 18:02, 13/01/2026

Hanoi’s air defence forces maintain 24/7 readiness for Party Congress

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Air Defense–Air Force units are maintaining a high level of combat readiness as part of efforts to ensure absolute security for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, slated for January 19-26 in Hanoi.

hanoi s air defence forces maintain 24 7 readiness for party congress picture 1 — On the outskirts of Hanoi, artillery positions have been deployed in a tight and methodical manner. Officers and soldiers are highly focused on training, conducting technical inspections, and rehearsing transitions between combat readiness states.

hanoi s air defence forces maintain 24 7 readiness for party congress picture 2 — Each artillery piece and item of equipment is being rigorously inspected, while combat crews drill repeatedly to ensure precise, well-coordinated operations, remaining ready to respond to any situation.

hanoi s air defence forces maintain 24 7 readiness for party congress picture 3 — Air defence artillery soldier maintain concentration while operating equipment, ensuring precision in every manoeuvre.

hanoi s air defence forces maintain 24 7 readiness for party congress picture 4 — Radar operators and observers remain on combat duty, ready to detect, track and engage aerial targets.

hanoi s air defence forces maintain 24 7 readiness for party congress picture 5 — A unit commander signals during a training exercise at an air defence artillery position on the outskirts of Hanoi.

hanoi s air defence forces maintain 24 7 readiness for party congress picture 6 — A 37mm-2N air defence gun crew coordinate movements and adjust elevation and direction during a drill against low-flying targets.

hanoi s air defence forces maintain 24 7 readiness for party congress picture 7 — Soldiers swiftly maneuver across the artillery position under command orders during a simulated intruding target scenario.

hanoi s air defence forces maintain 24 7 readiness for party congress picture 8 — Officers and soldiers coordinate ammunition loading, preparing to open fire in line with a well rehearsed combat plan.

hanoi s air defence forces maintain 24 7 readiness for party congress picture 9 — The field command crew maintains uninterrupted communications, ensuring command and control over all situations.

hanoi s air defence forces maintain 24 7 readiness for party congress picture 10 — Air defence artillery crews train in low-light conditions to enhance round-the-clock combat readiness.

hanoi s air defence forces maintain 24 7 readiness for party congress picture 11 — Support crews check and deploy equipment to maintain combat readiness at the site.

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