Over 2,000 special forces officers and soldiers actively prepare for the 2026 International Defence Exhibition
WVR - Nearly 2,400 Special Forces officers and soldiers are actively training in preparation for the opening of the 2026 International Defence Exhibition in December.
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| On the morning of November 11, at the Special Forces Officer School (Xuan Mai Commune, Hanoi), Senior Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Head of the Organizing Committee of the 2026 Vietnam International Defence Exhibition, presided over the inspection of the Special Forces training for the Exhibition's opening ceremony. |
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| According to the plan, the third Vietnam International Defence Exhibition 2026 will take place from December 10-13 at Gia Lam Airport (Hanoi). In the 2022 and 2024 Vietnam International Defense Exhibitions, the Special Forces participated in performances at the opening ceremony, which were highly appreciated by the Ministry of National Defence leadership, domestic citizens, and international friends. |
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| Participation in the 2026 Exhibition continues to be identified by the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and the Command of the Special Forces as one of the important tasks to reaffirm the organizational command, training level, and combat readiness of the Special Forces; to inspire pride and responsibility among officers and soldiers in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland in the new situation. |
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| The branch has directed units to select forces, organize formations to ensure strictness, regularity, and compliance with regulations, with nearly 2,400 participants (including 195 in battle drums; 500 in battle flags; 1,200 in martial arts performances, formations, and letter formations; 300 in Special Forces combat martial arts, etc.). |
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| The branch has completed phase 1 training (segment training at units) from June 5 to October 15, 2026; on October 16, 2026, units organized a review of phase 1 training. Additionally, units within the branch have coordinated with the Air Defence - Air Force Art Troupe to develop plans, training schedules, and organize phase 2 training from October 19 to December 1, 2026, at the Special Forces Officer School. |
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| The training focuses include: The artistic program at the opening ceremony (featuring performances like “Phu Dong Thien Vuong”, “Proud Vietnam”, “Golden Star Warriors”, a medley of songs and dances: “We are the world” – “Aspiration for Peace” – “Rise Up Vietnam”; Special Forces combat martial arts performances at the opening ceremony (battle drums: Departure, Charge, Triumph; battle flags: Four Sacred Animals Flags, formation movements; martial arts performances, letter formations: 4 martial arts forms (including cao xung thien, truong con pha tran, dao gam doc chien, quyen quat), symbol formations, Special Forces combat martial arts (warm-up, martial arts forms including unarmed combat, Special Forces combat, bat trao quyen) and weapon forms (double short sticks, nunchaku), comprehensive martial arts (1 vs 3, 1 vs 4, 1 vs 5). |
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| Additionally, units are focusing on training to participate in performances, interactions, and experiences of the Special Forces with visitors and the public during the Exhibition days. |
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| Affirming that the Special Forces are an elite force representing the strength of the Vietnam People's Army, with unique combat methods and special missions, Senior Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao highly appreciated the role of the Special Forces officers and soldiers in the performances at the opening ceremony. |
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| Following the training inspection, Senior Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao acknowledged and praised the efforts and dedication of the leaders, commanders at all levels, and all Special Forces officers and soldiers selected to participate in this Exhibition. He emphasized that this is not only an honor and pride for each individual involved in the mission and the Special Forces but also an honor for the Vietnam People's Army and the nation in organizing a large-scale international defense event. |
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| Emphasizing that the preparation time for the Exhibition is limited, Senior Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao requested the leadership and commanders of the Special Forces, especially those directly responsible for the performance formations, to continue to thoroughly implement the tasks, orders, and directives from the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defence, the Steering Committee, and the Organizing Committee of the Exhibition. Officers and soldiers participating in the performances need to continue to train their skills, physical strength, and enhance their sense of responsibility; thoroughly understand the content, tasks, movements, commands, and key movements to ensure the highest quality performances. |
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| Senior Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao advised units to maintain a scientific and rigorous training regime, ensuring the health of the troops; while promoting the spirit of solidarity and determination to excel in their tasks, contributing to the success of the Exhibition, thereby conveying to international friends the message of the Vietnam People's Army as peace-loving, yet possessing the strength, courage, and capability to firmly protect the Fatherland. |
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| At the end of the inspection, Senior Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao presented gifts to motivate the Special Forces officers and soldiers. |
