The inaugural awards attracted 208 projects, including 56 research studies and 152 technical initiatives, submitted by 775 authors from 11 units under the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense.
The entries covered 10 fields, including information technology, chemistry and environmental sciences, education and military training, weapons and ammunition, electronics, telecommunications and automation, mechanical engineering, logistics, military medicine and pharmaceuticals, and other specialized areas.
Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang said the awards had become a platform bringing together the intelligence, aspirations and dedication of military personnel, trade union members and workers across the armed forces.
He said the award-winning authors represented an important core force in promoting scientific and technological development, innovation and digital transformation in training, combat readiness, research, production and technical support activities.
Minister Giang called on agencies, units, enterprises and trade union organisations throughout the military to regard the development of science and technology as a central task and a direct driver of improving the military's overall quality and combat capability. He also urged commanders to provide the resources and conditions needed for personnel and workers to conduct research and develop technical innovations.
