Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang, chairs the comprehensive rehearsal of the grand parade. (Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA)

The rehearsal’s two parts are Party and State's ceremonies and the parade, involving 16,000 service people. On display were Vietnam’s defense products, including the Truong Son missiles, XCB-01 infantry fighting vehicle, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and advanced radar systems.

Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang presents gifts to the forces participating in the A80 mission. (Photo: Tuan Anh/VNA)

Minister of National Defense General Phan Van Giang said that this will be the first parade to include Navy, Coast Guard, and Border Guard forces. Their participation underscores Vietnam’s various contingents of military forces, who are safeguarding domestic security and defending the nation, he stressed.

General Giang expressed his confidence that the parade will be a resounding success, instilling pride in Vietnam and all who take part in this historic mission.