From the armed canoes of the early days of its establishment, the armed forces at sea now possess a wide variety of modern equipment, capable of effective combat and contributing to the firm protection of the nation's maritime sovereignty and islands in the new era.
This morning, at the naval parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd, images of modern warships, submarines, and aircraft will appear simultaneously, painting a magnificent picture and affirming the combined strength of the armed forces at sea.
Among the parade formations, the DHC-6 aircraft, dubbed the "eyes of the sea" of the Naval Air Force, stood out. With its high maneuverability and ability to take off and land on water, this aircraft performs reconnaissance, patrol, emergency medical evacuation, and search and rescue missions.
The Kilo 636 submarine, the pride of the Vietnam People's Navy, is nicknamed the "black hole in the ocean." Equipped with a modern missile system, the submarine can destroy targets on land and at sea, while also evading enemy anti-aircraft fire and automatically locating and destroying targets with precision.
In addition, the Gepard 3.9 missile frigate has high maneuverability, a wide operating range, can withstand sea level 12 waves, and is capable of independent combat or coordinating with other forces to destroy targets at sea, in the air, and on land.
The Type 159 anti-submarine frigate, equipped with powerful weapons such as AK726 cannons, torpedo launchers, and rocket-propelled bomb launchers, has a maximum speed of 24 knots and is used to search for and destroy enemy submarines and underwater targets.
The 1241RE missile boat and the 1241.8 fast attack missile boat are likened to "lightning on the sea," with a maximum speed of 43 knots, powerful firepower, and a modern radar system that allows them to track multiple targets, ready to fight in any situation.
The TT-400TP gunboat can operate continuously for 30 days and nights, has a range of 2,200 nautical miles, and is equipped with modern weapons to destroy targets at sea, in the air, and on land.
Also participating in the parade were multi-purpose patrol vessels of the Vietnam Coast Guard, allowing for independent operation over extended periods in all weather conditions, directly combating foreign vessels infringing on sovereignty. The KN290 and KN390 patrol boats of the Fisheries Surveillance Force, equipped with modern control and command systems, carried out tasks of inspecting and controlling IUU (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated) fishing and disseminating legal information to fishermen.
In addition, the high-speed patrol boat SPA 4207 of the Border Guard, along with the fleet of vessels from the Permanent Militia Naval Squadron – forces on standby for combat, patrol, reconnaissance, and asserting sovereignty over the sea and islands. Furthermore, a multi-purpose search and rescue fleet, a support fleet, and many other modern pieces of equipment will all be present simultaneously.
The naval parade is not only a display of military might, but also a testament to the will and courage of the Vietnamese armed forces in mastering the seas and skies. It represents a legacy of development from the early, difficult days, resulting in today's presence of a regular, elite, and modern force – the pillar protecting the sacred sovereignty of the nation's maritime territories and islands.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhung-loai-tau-va-may-bay-hien-dai-trong-le-dieu-binh-tren-bien-2437958.html
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