What's special about the 'huge' military equipment appearing in the September 2 parade?

On the morning of August 5, the military equipment participated in joint training with the parade units at the National Military Training Center 4, preparing for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2. Photo: Tuan Huy.

More than 16,000 officers and soldiers from various armed forces participated in the joint training, including 18 standing units, 44 walking units, 6 military vehicle units and 8 police special vehicle units. Photo: Tuan Huy.

The BMP-1 amphibious tank appeared at the 40th anniversary of National Day, September 2 (1985). Photo: Tuan Huy.

Other tank lines such as self-propelled artillery - the main tank line of the Vietnam People's Army will also be present at the upcoming ceremony.

BRDM-2 armored vehicles contributed to legendary victories such as the Great Spring Victory of 1975 and many other outstanding feats. Standing on the tank are soldiers of the Armored Forces in new-generation uniforms.

The XCB-01 (Infantry Fighting Vehicle-01) is an armored infantry fighting vehicle designed and manufactured by the General Department of Defense Industry of Vietnam, first launched in 2022. This is the first tracked armored vehicle researched and manufactured domestically by Vietnam. The vehicle has an external appearance almost similar to the Soviet BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle, but is larger in size and has enhanced protection capabilities.

Redut-M coastal missile system of the Navy. Redut-M coastal missile system is tasked with destroying surface ships, sea transport vehicles and structures on islands and along the coast. The standard combat system consists of 1 command radar vehicle and 3 vehicles carrying missile launchers.

The UAV is made in Vietnam, researched, developed and produced by domestic units such as Viettel High-Tech Industry Corporation and the Air Defense - Air Force Technical Institute. In addition, there is the S-125-VT missile complex with many new improvements, increasing the target hitting rate and guidance capability.

The types of equipment of the Vietnam People's Army artillery force include towed artillery, self-propelled artillery, and rocket artillery.

The Chemical Engineering Block controlled the equipment moving through the grandstand area, moving in large groups with resounding sounds.

Vehicles of electronic warfare unit.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, Head of the Parade and Marching Subcommittee, who chaired the joint training session, commented: The military artillery and special police vehicles were proficient in changing formation, maintaining distance, speed... Many limitations pointed out in previous joint training sessions have been basically overcome.

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