Vietnam's Navy, Army and Air Force parade for 80th National Day

By Staff reporters          SEP. 2, 2025

Vietnam staged one of the largest military parades in its history Tuesday morning, as more than 16,000 soldiers together with the Navy, Army, Air Force, and modern equipment simultaneously paraded in the air, at sea, and on land to celebrate the 80th National Day.

  • 9h30
    Russian, Chinese troops leave the parade
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    A Russian soldier bids farewell to people on Hong Ha Street. Photo by Quynh Tran

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    Chinese soldiers leave the parade. Photo by Quynh Tran

  • 9h30
    Soldiers thank the people, saying goodbye after the parade
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    A female Communications soldier hugs her friend goodbye before returning to the gathering place after the parade. Photo by Pham Chieu

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    Male firefighting soldiers. Photo by Luu Quy

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    The female signal corps soldiers wave to the public as they march past. Photo by Quynh Tran

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    Peacekeeping male officers. Photo by Luu Quy

  • 8h30
    Parade formations on Kim Ma Street

    After passing the grandstand at Ba Dinh Square, many formations of the military, public security forces, and self-defense militia moved through Kim Ma, Lieu Giai, and Van Cao streets to reach the assembly point at Quan Ngua Stadium.

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    Male People's Police officers' formation. Photo by Hieu Luong

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    Male security police officers' formation. Photo by Hieu Luong

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    Female traffic police formation. Photo by Hieu Luong

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    Military medical soldiers. Photo by Hieu Lương

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    Chemical Corps officers' formation on Kim Ma Street. Photo by Hieu Luong

  • 8h25
    Female military personnel formations march past August Revolution Square
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    The female signal corps soldiers formation demonstrates precision and unity. Photo by Quynh Tran

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    The female military medical corps formation marches in step along the parade route. Photo by Quynh Tran

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    The female military band formation passes through August Revolution Square. Photo by Quynh Tran

  • 8h25
    Military formations depart Hung Vuong Street
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    The military banner formation leads the parade contingent as it exits Hung Vuong Street. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

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    The flag formation proceeds toward the end of Hung Vuong Street. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

  • 8h20
    Parade formations march on Hung Vuong Street
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    Female Saigon Commandos officers. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

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    Chemical Corps military officers. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

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    Engineer Corps officers. Photo by Ngoc Thanh

  • 8h19
    Su-30MK2s release flares 

    A formation of five Su-30MK2 fighter jets soared over Ba Dinh Square, tilting their wings in salute to the people below and releasing flares in a dramatic aerial display.

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    A cluster of flares glows in the sky. Photo by Nguyen Dong

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    Flares light up the sky above the Hanoi Flag Tower as a Su-30MK2 passes overhead. Photo by Tung Dinh

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    A Su-30MK2 releases flares during the flyover. Photo by Tung Dinh

  • 8h11
    Naval ships form tactical formation at sea

    In this maneuver, reconnaissance vessels, firepower ships, transport ships, auxiliary vessels, and command ships are strategically arranged according to naval tactical principles. The formation is designed to enhance observation and target detection, ensure effective engagement with enemy forces, and enable rapid response to potential threats, ensuring the fleet remains alert and prepared under any circumstances.

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    A Kilo-class submarine. Photo by Vietnam People's Navy

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    Vessels with strong firepower take the lead in the formation. Photo by Vietnam People's Navy

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    Vessels with strong firepower take the lead in the formation. Photo by Vietnam People's Navy

  • 8h10
    Military officers' formations march past the Opera House
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    Naval officers. Photo by Son Tung

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    The Air Defense–Air Force officers’ formation march past the Co Tan–Ly Thai To intersection, in front of the Hanoi Opera House. Photo by Son Tung

  • 7h55
    Foreign troops march on Hung Vuong Street
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    Chinese troops.

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    Russian troops.

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    Cambodian troops.

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    Lao troops. Photos by Ngoc Thanh

 

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