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The third rehearsal of the people’s armed forces for the upcoming parade and march was held on Wednesday at the National Military Training Centre 4 in Hanoi. (Photo: VOV)
Many Party and State officials attended the rehearsal to oversee training progress. (Photo: VOV)
More than 16,000 officers of the people’s armed forces participated in the rehearsal. (Photo: VOV)
The first half of the rehearsal featured ceremonial protocols. The second half focused on coordinating the parade and march. (Photo: VOV)
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Every step and gesture have to be in sync for the best effects. (Photo: VOV)
The officers and soldiers’ performance was the result of rigorous training. (Photo: VOV)
The cavalry corps put on an impressive display. (Photo: VOV)
The showcase of modern weaponry and armored vehicles was a highlight of the rehearsal. (Photo: VOV)
Vietnam’s special anti-terrorism vehicles made an appearance at the rehearsal for the first time. (Photo: VOV)
These high-mobility, all-terrain, special operations vehicles are bulletproof and equipped with advanced combat systems. They are built for counter-terrorism missions, suppressing crimes, and hostage rescues. (Photo: VOV)
The rehearsal also saw a big change to the traffic police forces compared to the previous rehearsals. (Photo: VOV)
Police vehicles showcased at the event were manufactured in Vietnam and replaced the foreign-made models used in earlier rehearsals. (Photo: VOV)
There will be one more rehearsal at the National Military Training Centre 4 before participating units enter the preliminary review and then the full-dress rehearsal at Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: VOV)
Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Head of the Committee’s Commission for Communication, Education and Mass Mobilization, Nguyen Trong Nghia oversaw the rehearsal. He is also Deputy Head of the Central Steering Committee for the Commemoration of Major Holidays and Important Historical Events in the 2023-2025 period. (Photo: VOV)
Mr. Nghia joined Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai to offer presents to those participating in the rehearsal. (Photo: VOV)

Vietnam's special ops vehicles debut at rehearsal for National Day parade

(VOVWORLD) - Special anti-terrorism vehicles of the People’s Public Security Forces joined a rehearsal on Wednesday for the first time, ahead of the military parade and march marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).