The People’s Army Publishing House, in coordination with the Propaganda and Education Department of the General Political Department, launched the book “Building the Vietnam People’s Army: Revolutionary, Regular, Elite, and Modern” on January 27.
More than a collection of articles and speeches by General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defence, the book presents a coherent and systematic body of military thought.
Cover of the book.
It serves as a practical intellectual guide for officers and soldiers as the army adapts to a new revolutionary stage marked by non-traditional security threats, strategic competition, and the rapid development of military technology.
The volume brings together 38 articles, speeches, and interviews, accompanied by illustrative photographs of the minister’s recent activities.
Throughout the first section, readers encounter a consistent vision for military modernization, emphasizing streamlined, efficient, and capable force organization.
This approach is not about mechanical downsizing, but about optimizing structures to ensure the armed forces can fulfill all missions in a changing security environment.
Overview of the book launch ceremony. Photo: Trung Minh
General Phan Van Giang underscores that true modernization begins with people and equipment, grounded in self-reliance and national resilience.
Significant attention is devoted to developing a proactive, dual-use, and modern defense industry, with a strong focus on mastering technology to respond effectively to high-tech and information warfare.
The second part expands the discussion to all-people national defense and the “people’s heart and mind” posture, highlighting the army’s core role in safeguarding the nation while remaining deeply connected to the people through disaster response, social support, and development efforts.
Written in a clear, engaging style and enriched with vivid imagery, the book balances theoretical depth with practical relevance.
Translated by DO HUONG
VNQD