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Held in the waters off Cam Ranh port, Khanh Hoa province, the maritime parade is broadcast live to Ba Dinh Square, symbolically connecting the mainland with the sea.

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Sailors hold a flag-raising ceremony aboard a Kilo-class submarine

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More than 30 naval vessels take part in the parade, including Kilo-636 submarines, missile frigates, fast-attack missile craft, anti-submarine frigates, DHC-6 seaplanes, Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopters, as well as units from the Coast Guard, Border Guard, and maritime militia.

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The parade formation features creative and imposing shapes such as the letters “A” and “V,” and diamond patterns, underscoring both solemnity and military ingenuity.

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During the naval parade, the highlight is the missile frigate, a versatile warship equipped with modern anti-ship and air-defense missile systems, capable of conducting offshore combat operations.

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Vietnamese warships sail across vast waters, embodying the spirit of combat readiness to safeguard national sovereignty

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Various modern vessels of the Vietnam People’s Navy have bên mobilised to take part in this parade.

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The Gepard 3.9 missile frigates feature high maneuverability, a wide operational range, and the ability to withstand level-12 waves. They are capable of conducting independent combat operations or coordinating with other forces to destroy targets at sea, in the air, and on shore.

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In preparation for the event, naval units have undergone more than two months of training under the harsh conditions of the East Sea.

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The Kilo 636 submarine, a pride of the Vietnam People’s Navy, is famously dubbed the ‘black hole of the ocean.’

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Equipped with modern missile systems, it can strike targets on land and at sea, while also evading enemy air-defence fire and automatically detecting and destroying targets with precision.

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At the same time, the sky is filled with a display by anti-submarine Ka-28 helicopters and DHC-6 seaplanes flying in formation.

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This is the largest naval parade ever held, marking the Navy’s extraordinary progress from its early days of armed motorboats to today’s modern, well-equipped force.

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