Politics · Vietnam Bureau
Vietnam's top leader sets ambitious targets for military in 2026
Party and state leaders have outlined priorities for the armed forces in the final year of the current five-year plan, emphasizing the need for enhanced defense capabilities and institutional reform.
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General Secretary and President To Lam, in his capacity as Secretary of the Central Military Commission, presided over the commission's third conference for the 2025–2030 period in Hanoi on September 30. The gathering reviewed military and defence operations during the third quarter and charted strategic objectives for the final three months of the year.
During the session, party leadership stressed the importance of achieving optimal results in 2026, the concluding year of the current planning cycle. The focus reflects broader efforts to strengthen national defence infrastructure and military readiness amid evolving regional security dynamics.
The Central Military Commission's report received approval from party inspectors, who simultaneously called for comprehensive personnel reforms within the defence establishment. In a related development, government leadership emphasized the critical role of the National Defence Academy in functioning as a premier think-tank for military strategy and policy development.
These directives underscore Vietnam's commitment to modernizing its armed forces and enhancing institutional capacity as it concludes the current five-year defense and security agenda. The emphasis on reform and strategic planning signals continuity in the country's defense policy framework heading into the next planning period.