# Vietnam national defense education reforms

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-national-defense-education-reforms
> Updated: 2026-10-27T01:07:54.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training has initiated efforts to strengthen national defense and security education within the country’s academic system. In early October, the Ministry released a draft circular intended to consolidate regulations regarding the organization, teaching, and assessment of defense and security content across all educational levels. The proposal suggests integrating these topics into primary and lower secondary curricula while establishing it as a formal subject for high schools, vocational schools, and universities. The draft also outlines specific exemptions for students such as foreign nationals, religious practitioners, and those with physical disabilities.

By late October, the Ministry transitioned toward practical application through a training program at Quy Nhon University. This program, attended by over 300 delegates, focuses on maritime sovereignty, political security, terrorism prevention, and civil defense. To enhance the practical capabilities of educational officials, the training includes field studies and live-fire ammunition exercises.

## Claims

- The 2026 National Cybersecurity Drill was organized by the Ministry of Public Security's Cybersecurity Department and the National Cybersecurity Association. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The drill simulated attacks on a hypothetical financial organization's information systems. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Ten teams participated in the 2026 drill. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The drill included scenarios involving Cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The drill included scenarios involving blockchain and digital assets. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Participants were required to perform both defense and digital forensic investigation tasks. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The drill involved 90 officers and specialists from 46 units. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Dong Xuan team won first place in the 2026 National Cybersecurity Drill. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: National Cybersecurity Drill 2026 simulates attacks on financial systems

The 2026 National Cybersecurity Drill in Hanoi simulated advanced attacks on financial and blockchain systems to train specialized forces in defense and digital forensics.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ministry-of-education-holds-defense-and-anti-terrorism-training

### 2026-10-06: Vietnam Ministry of Education proposes new national defense education rules

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has proposed new regulations for national defense and security education, consolidating rules and clarifying student exemptions and teaching methods.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ministry-of-education-proposes-new-national-defense-education-rules

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