Japan eyes foray into Europe's defense market
World 17:35 24/02/2026BERLIN -- The Japanese government is eager to promote Japanese companies' entry into Europe's thriving defense market through industrial partnerships as part of its efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities.
Minister of National Defense meets with US Assistant Secretary of State in Hanoi
Vietnam News 16:38 14/02/2026Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang hosted a reception for Michael DeSombre, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, in Hanoi on Friday.
Vietnam, Philippines boost defense ties
Vietnam News 11:37 28/11/2025Vietnam and the Philippines reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defense cooperation during the seventh Defense Policy Dialogue held in Hanoi on Wednesday.
Vietnam, India launch 2025 joint UN peacekeeping exercise
Vietnam News 15:22 12/11/2025The Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations 2025 (VINBAX 2025) opened on Tuesday at the National Military Training Center 4 in Hanoi.
Vietnam, Cambodia to hold 2nd border defense friendship exchange next week
Vietnam News 21:25 05/11/2025The second Vietnam–Cambodia Border Defense Friendship Exchange will be held on November 13–14 in Tay Ninh Province of Vietnam and Svay Rieng Province of Cambodia as a major milestone in defense diplomacy between the two neighbors, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense.
Vietnam pledges support for Laos’ 50th National Day military parade
Vietnam News 08:44 15/10/2025Vietnam stands ready to assist Laos in organizing the military parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of its National Day, Vietnamese Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang said during talks with his Lao counterpart Senior Lieutenant General Khamliang Outhakaysone in Vientiane on Tuesday.
Vietnam, Australia sign 3-year defense cooperation plan at Hanoi dialogue
Vietnam News 15:45 12/08/2025Vietnam and Australia signed a three-year defense cooperation plan on Tuesday during their eighth Defense Policy Dialogue in Hanoi, reaffirming growing security ties.
Vietnam’s defense minister receives chief of Thailand’s defense forces
Vietnam News 14:57 06/07/2025Vietnamese Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang hosted a reception in Hanoi on Saturday for General Songwit Noonpackdee, chief of Thailand’s Defense Forces, who was on an official visit to Vietnam on Friday and Saturday.
Vietnam proposes 6 cities as national air defense priority areas
Vietnam News 16:33 05/04/2025Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defense has proposed that Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, and Hue be designated as national air defense priority areas.
Vietnam defense minister underlines peaceful settlement of maritime disputes in meeting with China counterpart
Vietnam News 11:06 26/04/2021Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Wei Fenghe is on an official visit to Vietnam from April 24 to 27
US Secretary of Defense wraps up busy day in Hanoi (photos)
Vietnam News 16:33 26/01/2018United States Secretary of Defense James Mattis had a day full of events in Hanoi on Thursday, including bilateral meetings with Vietnamese leaders and a visit to a famous pagoda.
US aircraft carrier to visit Vietnam in March
Vietnam News 11:10 26/01/2018The proposal for the visit was submitted to leaders from both countries
