Naval Region 3 Conducts Live-fire Exercises at Sea

26 Oktober 2026

Naval Region 3 at Da Nang equipped with Pohang class Corvettes, Osa II class (Project 205U) FAC-Missile, and Turya class (Project 206M) FAC-Torpedo, MCM vessels and Patrol Crafts (photo: QDND)

QDND - From October 12th to 15th, the 3rd Naval Region will conduct live-fire exercises of guns and artillery at sea for ships under its command in 2026.

Participating in the inspection were combat ships, transport ships, and support vessels from Brigade 172 and Brigade 161. The inspection focused on the use of various types of guns and artillery in their inventory to destroy targets in the air and at sea, both day and night.

Ships belonging to Brigade 172 and Brigade 161 (Naval Region 3) are carrying out missions at sea (photo: QDND)

Prior to this, the agencies and units of the 3rd Naval Region  had developed plans and lesson plans; conducted training seriously, correctly, and with sufficient time and personnel; organized inspections and reviews of results; and fully prepared the necessary conditions for the inspection. The participating units also implemented Party and political work in a coordinated manner; effectively carried out propaganda, mobilization, emulation, and reward programs to motivate the troops. Logistics and technical support were ensured; weapons, equipment, and ships were maintained in synchronized operation.

The AK-630 gunner on Ship 275 of Squadron 132, Brigade 172, destroys an airborne target (photo: QDND)

During the training exercises at sea, despite complex weather conditions, the forces overcame difficulties, demonstrated a high sense of organizational discipline, strictly followed orders and plans, and performed operations in the correct sequence. Command, control, and coordination among forces were implemented effectively. The troops demonstrated proficiency in mastering weapons and technical equipment, handling situations, and executing firing exercises promptly and accurately. As a result, 100% of the firing exercises achieved good or excellent results, ensuring absolute safety in all aspects.

VPN's Naval regions (image: Wiki)

The inspection aims to realistically assess the results of training, the level of mastery of weapons and equipment, and the ability to apply knowledge to performing tasks at sea. This will serve as a basis for agencies and units to learn from experience, adjust and supplement training plans, contributing to improving the quality of training and combat readiness of the 3rd Naval Region.

(QDND)