Against the backdrop of ongoing fluctuations in the East Sea, the presence of submarine 186 represents more than a piece of military hardware. On February 5, 2016, after nearly two months crossing three oceans, submarine 186 arrived safely at Brigade 189 in Cam Ranh. Carrying out special and demanding missionsBrigade leaders congratulate the crew of submarine 186 for consistently completing training tasks successfully. Photo: Phong XuanBetween 2016 and 2026, submarine 186 Da Nang consistently fulfilled and exceeded all training programs and combat readiness missions. Thanks to these achievements, from 2016 to 2026, submarine 186 was repeatedly recognized with the titles “Emulation Flag Unit” and “Excellent Training Unit.”It received commendations from the Minister of National Defense.

Source: VietNamNet News February 06, 2026 10:34 UTC