PM requests development of modern, hi-tech, dual-use defence industry

Chairing a meeting with representatives from the Ministry of National Defence and relevant ministries and sectors to discuss military and defence tasks for 2026 in Hanoi on December 24, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the development of a modern and high-tech defence industry with dual-use products, calling for the private economic sector to participate in developing the defence industry, with a focus on foundational and core technologies.