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Monday, January 23, 2012

Vietnam Navy: more powerful, more advanced

Kilo class submarineThe image of farmers in naval uniforms suffering numerous hardships in duty and life has become a thing of the past; replaced by the image of a force that is more modern, stronger, more beautiful and more attractive, said Major General, Rear Admiral Nguyen Van Ninh.

Since its establishment 58 years ago, the Vietnam Navy has developed continuously to become a powerful force that directly protects the country’s sea territories, islands and continental shelf, the Deputy Commander of the Navy told Tuoi Tre while reviewing the long period in which the force has existed.

On May 7, 1954, the Vietnam Navy was set up and suffered numerous difficulties in terms of human resources, finance and weapons.

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