Modern military and police equipment showcased at first parade rehearsal

A full rehearsal for the military parade and procession celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – August 19, 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025) took place at National Training Centre 4 in Hanoi on July 17, impressing spectators with a grand display of modern equipment and specialized vehicles from both the Army and Police forces.

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    Leading traffic vehicles.

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    Escort vehicles.

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    Escort vehicles responsible for ensuring safety for high-ranking officials and parade participants

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    Bulletproof armored vehicles for the Special Police Force. 

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    Underwater special vehicles.

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    Multi-purpose combat support vehicles.

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    Anti-riot vehicles.

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    Fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue vehicles

Held in preparation for the historic celebration, the session featured various formations and vehicles that will participate in the official parade. This year’s event not only honors a significant milestone in Vietnam’s revolutionary history but also highlights the strength, modernization, and readiness of the country’s armed forces.

The Vietnam People’s Army presented a powerful array of advanced military vehicles, including artillery vehicle formations, self-propelled artillery units, coastal missile systems from the Navy, air defense and air force artillery vehicles, modern combat vehicle formations, radar warning systems, UAV command vehicles, electronic warfare systems, and engineering support vehicles.

Meanwhile, the Vietnam People’s Public Security Force demonstrated the capabilities of its specialized units through a variety of purpose-built vehicles, namely: Leading traffic vehicles; escort vehicles from the Guard force, responsible for ensuring safety for high-ranking officials and parade participants; mobile combat command center vehicles; bulletproof armored vehicles for the Special Police Force; underwater special vehicles for Mobile Police Force operations; multi-purpose combat support vehicles; anti-riot vehicles; and fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue vehicles.

The event not only served as a practical rehearsal but also offered a rare public glimpse into the sophisticated technology and operational readiness of Vietnam's defense and security forces.

As preparations continue for the official parade, the presence of such modern and diverse equipment underscores Vietnam’s commitment to maintaining national security, sovereignty, and public safety in the face of evolving challenges.

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