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"Opening the way" to build a modern, dual-use defense industry
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"Opening the way" to build a modern, dual-use defense industry

The draft Law on Defense Industry (DIC), Security (SOC) and Industrial Mobilization (IIC) was submitted to the National Assembly at the 6th Session, and was highly appreciated by National Assembly deputies for its preparation work. Major General Pham Thanh Khiet, Deputy Director of the General Department of Defense Industry, Standing Member of the Steering Committee, Head of the Research Team for the Development of the Law on Defense Industry, Security and IIC, spoke with reporters of the People's Army Newspaper about the urgency and content of this draft law.

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"Opening the way" to build a modern, dual-use defense industry
GAET news · 19/05/2025

"Opening the way" to build a modern, dual-use defense industry

The draft Law on Defense Industry (DIC), Security (SOC) and Industrial Mobilization (IIC) was submitted to the National Assembly at the 6th Session, and was highly appreciated by National Assembly deputies for its preparation work. Major General Pham Thanh Khiet, Deputy Director of the General Department of Defense Industry, Standing Member of the Steering Committee, Head of the Research Team for the Development of the Law on Defense Industry, Security and IIC, spoke with reporters of the People's Army Newspaper about the urgency and content of this draft law.

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Propaganda article on the 135th anniversary of Uncle Ho's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025)
GAET news · 15/05/2025

Propaganda article on the 135th anniversary of Uncle Ho's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025)

Every year, on May 19, together with the whole country, we are moved to remember our beloved Uncle Ho. On May 19, 1946, for the first time, our people celebrated the birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, the great leader of our Party, State and People. From then on, every May 19, our people live together in special moments, overflowing with joy, loving Uncle Ho infinitely.

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GAET summarizes 10 years of implementing Directive 05-CT/TW of the Politburo
GAET news · 09/05/2025

GAET summarizes 10 years of implementing Directive 05-CT/TW of the Politburo

Recently, on May 9, 2025, the General Department of Defense Industry and Economics (GAET) held a conference to summarize 10 years of implementing Directive 05-CT/TW dated May 15, 2016 of the Politburo on promoting the study and following of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and lifestyle. Colonel Nguyen Anh Tuan - Party Secretary, Chairman of the General Department chaired the conference.

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Panorama of the parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification: Heroically walking among the people
Events & activities · 30/04/2025

Panorama of the parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification: Heroically walking among the people

On the morning of April 30, in the golden-named Ho Chi Minh City, the Central Executive Committee of the Party, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City solemnly held the Ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

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State-level rehearsal of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day
Events & activities · 27/04/2025

State-level rehearsal of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day

(Bqp.vn) - On the morning of April 27, on Le Duan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, the Central Steering Committee for the celebration of major holidays and important historical events of the country in the three years 2023 - 2025 (Central Steering Committee) organized a State-level rehearsal of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

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GAET trains AI applications in business management and production
Technology · 24/04/2025

GAET trains AI applications in business management and production

On April 23-24, 2025, in Hanoi, GAET Corporation coordinated with VIETTEL AI to organize a training workshop on AI application in management and business production for officers and employees of the unit. Lieutenant Colonel Doan Dac Dung - Deputy General Director of the Corporation chaired the workshop. Participating in the training program were 200 officers and employees who were trained directly and online at the bridge points of member units.

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Vietnam Ministry of National Defense donates 3,000 field tents to support the people of Myanmar
GAET news · 08/04/2025

Vietnam Ministry of National Defense donates 3,000 field tents to support the people of Myanmar

In the face of the severe consequences caused by the earthquake in Myanmar, implementing the direction of the Minister of National Defense, under the close direction of the Head of the General Department of Defense Industry, Factory Z176 urgently prepared the number of indoor rescue tents as required to provide humanitarian support to the people of Myanmar to overcome the consequences of natural disasters. Accordingly, the Factory handed over 3,000 indoor rescue tents to the Department of Foreign Affairs (Ministry of National Defense) to deliver to the people of Myanmar.

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GAET Corporation received ISO9001: 2015 Quality Management System certificate
GAET news · 28/02/2025

GAET Corporation received ISO9001: 2015 Quality Management System certificate

On the morning of February 27, 2025, in Hanoi, the General Corporation for Economic and Technical Affairs of the National Defense Industry (GAET) held a ceremony to receive the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certificate recognized and certified by the National Committee for Standards and Quality Measurement. Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thanh Hai - Deputy General Director of the Corporation chaired the Decision handover ceremony. Attending the ceremony were Mr. Ha Minh Hiep - Acting Chairman of the National Committee for Standards and Quality Measurement, Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh - Deputy Director in charge of the Conformity Certification Center and experts from ECO Efficiency Consulting Company Limited.

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Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam inspected the progress of the military vehicle design and manufacturing project at factory Z179/GAET Corporation.
GAET news · 26/02/2025

Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam inspected the progress of the military vehicle design and manufacturing project at factory Z179/GAET Corporation.

On the morning of February 25, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam, member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of National Defense, inspected the progress of the project to research, design and manufacture military vehicles at Factory Z179, General Corporation for Defense Industry Economics and Technology (GAET), General Department of Defense Industry.

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GAET Corporation launched to respond to the 2025 Tree Planting Festival
Events & activities · 14/02/2025

GAET Corporation launched to respond to the 2025 Tree Planting Festival

Speaking at the launch, Colonel Nguyen Anh Tuan, Party Secretary and Chairman of GAET Corporation emphasized: Following President Ho Chi Minh's teaching "Spring is the season for tree planting, making the country more and more springy", over the years, the Party Committee and the command of GAET Corporation have always determined that tree planting is an important task, not only for today but also for future generations.

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GAET takes care of Tet for families with meritorious services, cadres, union members, and workers in difficult circumstances
Events & activities · 24/01/2025

GAET takes care of Tet for families with meritorious services, cadres, union members, and workers in difficult circumstances

On January 23, the Trade Union of the General Department of Defense Industry organized the program "Loving Tet, Connecting Spring" to give Tet gifts to families of policy beneficiaries, cadres, union members, and workers in difficult circumstances, those with long-term illnesses on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2025. Attending the program were Colonel Phan Chien Thang, member of the Party Committee of the General Department of Defense Industry, General Director of the Corporation and Colonel Nguyen Anh Tuan - Party Committee Secretary, Chairman of the Corporation.

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GAET affirms its role as trade representative at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024
Defence & engineering · 23/01/2025

GAET affirms its role as trade representative at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024

Vietnam Defence Expo 2024 is an important international event, marking the remarkable development of the Vietnamese defence industry. Under the chairmanship of the Ministry of National Defence and the General Department of Defence Industry, the General Department of Defence Economics and Technology (GAET) has affirmed its role as a commercial hub, contributing to connecting and promoting international cooperation in the military and defence fields.

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