Vietnam's Submarine HQ-186 Da Nang Returns Home After Two-Month Voyage from Russia
DEFENSE
Submarine HQ-186 Da Nang of the Vietnam People's Navy returned to Cam Ranh on February 5, 2016, after a nearly two-month voyage from Russia. As the fifth of six Kilo-class submarines ordered from Russia, it enhances Vietnam's maritime security capabilities. The submarine's crew completed rigorous training and operational missions, achieving high levels of proficiency and safety from 2016 to 2026, receiving multiple recognitions for excellence.

Feb 7, 2026, 6:07 AM