Vietnam celebrates its National Day on September 2nd with extensive decorations including flags and flowers. ^[1] A large audience gathered at Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City to watch the artistic program titled 'Vietnam Proud Steadfastly' on the occasion of the National Day. ^[2] United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the Financial Times that the capacity of superpowers to impose their will or strength in several recent situations has been severely limited. ^[3] Citizens decorate their neighborhoods with flags and flowers in preparation for the National Day. ^[4] The decorations aim to evoke national pride and remind citizens of the country's revolutionary history and sacrifices. ^[5] Expensive power projection capabilities such as aircraft carriers and stealthy aircraft are becoming vulnerable to defenders and struggle to eliminate cheaper, easy-to-conceal drones and ballistic missiles. ^[6] In the hands of a resolute enemy, these novel capabilities allow comparatively weak adversaries to mount a potent defense of their home territory and impose costs at a distance. ^[7] The development of sophisticated drones, accurate missiles, and improved surveillance capabilities has made it harder for large military units to operate in the open. ^[8]