Viettel High Tech Marks 15-Year Journey
April 29, 2026 – Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation has officially celebrated its 15th Traditional Day and received the prestigious title of "Hero of the People's Armed Forces," marking a journey of dedication and service.
The ceremony on the morning of April 29 was chaired by Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam, Member of the Party Central Committee, Member of the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission, and Deputy Minister of National Defense. The event was attended by Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, Member of the Party Central Committee, Member of the Central Military Commission, and Deputy Minister of National Defense; and Senior Lieutenant General Pham Truong Son, Member of the Central Military Commission and Deputy Chief of the General Staff. Also in attendance were current and former leaders of the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, and the Ministry of Science and Technology, alongside leaders of the Group across various periods, representatives of associated agencies and units, and Viettel High Tech executives and employees.
Formed on January 19, 2011, as the Viettel Research and Development Institute, Viettel High Tech was born out of a desire to master equipment and technology to serve the military and the nation. Over the past 15 years, the corporation has developed more than 126 product lines across three sectors: military, telecommunications, and civil. It has registered over 700 intellectual property assets, including numerous patents certified in the United States.
In the military sector, the corporation has progressively mastered modern combat architecture aligned with C5ISR standards, developing communication systems, radars, electronic warfare, optoelectronics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), anti-UAV systems, command automation, and combat training simulations. In telecommunications and digital technology, Viettel High Tech has steadfastly mastered the national telecom ecosystem, ranging from core network equipment, access networks, 4G, and 5G to IoT and strategic digital platforms.
From its initial products, such as military communication radios, 2D radars, and national airspace warning and protection systems, Viettel High Tech has gradually expanded into various high-tech product lines, introducing "Make in Vietnam - Made by Viettel" products to the international market. This journey demonstrates the capability of Vietnamese engineers to approach, innovate, and master advanced technology, while contributing to safeguarding digital sovereignty and enhancing national defense capabilities.
As part of the anniversary, Viettel High Tech was honored to receive the title of "Hero of the People's Armed Forces." This is a noble distinction from the Party and the State, recognizing the unit's exceptionally outstanding achievements in the cause of national construction and defense. On behalf of the leaders of the Party, State, and Military, Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam presented the "Hero of the People's Armed Forces" title to Viettel High Tech.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Minister Pham Hoai Nam highly praised Viettel High Tech's spirit of daring to venture into challenging fields. He emphasized that within the "5 stabilities" framework, Viettel must remain technologically stable and pioneer future technologies.
According to the Deputy Minister of National Defense, in a context where science and technology have become definitive factors of national power, Viettel High Tech needs to continue promoting its pioneering role in research, production, and mastering core technologies. Simultaneously, it must expand its capacity to develop high-tech products, contributing to building a modern military and driving national digital transformation.
In the coming period, Deputy Minister Pham Hoai Nam required Viettel High Tech to continue fulfilling its function as a production and labor force, organizing effective business operations tied to social responsibility. The corporation must expand cooperation, enhance infrastructure investment and product development capabilities, and gradually transition from participating in the market to actively shaping the market, thereby elevating its position in strategic technology sectors.
At the ceremony, Lieutenant General Tao Duc Thang, Member of the Party Central Committee, Member of the Central Military Commission, and Chairman & CEO of Viettel Group, stated that in the near future, Viettel in general and Viettel High Tech in particular will devote all efforts to enter strategic directions critical to the goal of turning Viettel into a global technology corporation and affirming the nation's technological autonomy with a more proactive, rapid, bold, and effective approach. Viettel will focus on mastering strategic technologies such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and high-tech weapons, moving toward comprehensive mastery of the product ecosystem from design to manufacturing. Furthermore, the company will develop dual-use technological products, closely combining defense with the economy to create products that serve military duties while remaining commercially viable on the global market.
Over the past 15 years, Viettel High Tech's journey has been measured not just by time, but engraved by a spirit of commitment, self-reliance, and the aspiration to master technology. From a domestic research unit, the Corporation is progressively asserting Vietnam's technological capabilities, aiming to become a global technology enterprise and a core pillar in building the country's modern defense industry.
