Hanoi, June 29 -- Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed the need to build a modern artillery-missile force capable of fulfilling missions under new conditions, while attending a ceremony in Hanoi on June 29 marking the 80th anniversary of the force (June 29, 1946-2026). General Secretary and State President Lam praised the force's outstanding achievements, stressing that Vietnam's rapid and sustainable development requires a strong national defence, with the artillery-missile force serving as a key pillar of combat power. He urged the Artillery-Missile Command to develop a force that is strong in political, ideological and organisational foundations, with absolute loyalty to the Party, the nation and the people, thor...