- What's wrong? Why are you clicking your tongue so much? Did your project get a low grade?

Hung looked up, holding out his phone screen:

- Uncle, I'm reading some online articles about the military conducting exercises and investing in new weapons. They argue that the government is advocating for austerity but is wasting money on defense, and I think they have a point!

So, what do you find "reasonable" about that?

The suicide drones produced by the General Department of Defense Industry can be equipped with various weapons to attack armored targets or used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and search and rescue purposes. Photo: qdnd.vn

- The country is at peace, Vietnam is already friends with the major powers, so why invest in expensive weapons?

Mr. Binh tapped his hand lightly on the table, his voice becoming serious:

"My dear, the arguments 'weapons are unnecessary in peacetime' and 'reducing defense spending to support the poor' may sound humane at first, but in reality, they reflect a very shallow understanding, and are even extremely insidious rhetoric from hostile forces. Just look at the world ; armed conflicts and the threat of armed conflict are still occurring in many places!"

- But our country still conducts diplomacy in a very cautious and measured way, doesn't it, uncle?

- Diplomacy is for maintaining peace, but the foundation of peace must be self-defense. People respect and admire us, largely because they know the strength of our national defense. If we are weak, will they truly respect us? The ancients taught, "To have peace, one must prepare for war"; nation-building must go hand in hand with nation-defense, we must proactively protect the homeland early and from afar, "defending the country before it is in danger." Simply put, if we build a beautiful house and possess valuable assets, but don't invest in strong, deterrent defenses, will thieves visit? Hostile forces always want Vietnam's national defense to be weakened so they can more easily incite, interfere, and carry out their schemes against our country.

Hung recognized it and nodded repeatedly:

- I understand! Without a strong army, modern weapons, and realistic training exercises to ensure effective response, our country will not have enough strength to deter the enemy; and it will also be difficult to defeat them if they wage a war of aggression.

That's right! The historical experience of our country and the world has proven that neglecting national defense and security is extremely dangerous. Therefore, our Party has always considered strengthening national defense and security as a crucial and ongoing task. With modern weapons and equipment, especially with highly trained troops, we can effectively deter threats and firmly protect the Fatherland in all situations. If we want peace in the country, we must always prioritize "forging our swords," my child!

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/phong-chong-dien-bien-hoa-binh/phong-chong-dien-bien-hoa-binh-phai-luon-ren-kiem-1038223