The highlight of this year's A80 parade is the sea parade with the participation of modern ships and aircraft, reflecting the remarkable growth of the People's Army under the leadership of the Party.

In the sea parade, the missile frigate stood out. This is a multi-purpose combat ship, equipped with modern anti-ship and air defense missile systems, capable of operating far from shore.

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The Navy defends against attacks from the air, sea, and underwater, firmly protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands. Photo: QCHQ

In addition, the sea parade also featured the TT-400TP artillery ship squadron, Project 1241.8 Molniya missile boat, Molniya 1241.RE fast attack missile boat, Kilo 636 submarine, 159 class anti-submarine frigate and many other modern ships of the Vietnam People's Navy.

People will also be able to see the SPa 4207 patrol boat fleet of the Border Guard. The DN-2000 multi-purpose patrol boat fleet of the Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance and Coast Guard...

In the sky was a display of Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopters and DHC-6 seaplanes (Naval Air Brigade 954) flying in formation.

The DHC6 “sea eye” aircraft is a highly maneuverable aircraft that takes off and lands on water, allowing it to detect targets at sea in all weather conditions. The aircraft is used to perform reconnaissance, patrol, emergency medical rescue and search and rescue missions at sea.

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Ka-28 "anti-submarine" helicopter. Photo: QCHQ

The Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopter is used to carry out missions to search and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships with equipped weapons in day and night weather conditions.

To prepare for the event, Navy units have undergone more than two months of training in harsh weather conditions in the East Sea.

Lieutenant Hoang Minh Nguyen (Submarine Brigade 189, operating Kilo 636) shared: "The honor of being part of the parade formation is something that cannot be described in words. We will strive to complete this honorable mission."

Rear Admiral Nguyen Van Bach, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Navy, highly appreciated and commended the sense of responsibility, results and achievements of the officers and soldiers. The Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Navy requested the forces participating in the mission to always strictly abide by discipline, promote the highest sense of responsibility, closely coordinate with related forces to excellently complete the mission, contributing to the overall success of the parade and march on the great national festival.

Previously, during the inspection and direction of the training and practice of the sea parade force formation in preparation for the parade, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia - Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army emphasized the requirement to strictly follow discipline, ensuring absolute safety of people, equipment, and ships during the entire training and parade process.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/hai-quan-pho-dien-suc-manh-duoi-bien-tren-khong-trong-le-dieu-binh-tren-bien-2438165.html