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Myanmar’s Military Modernisation: Impressive, but Challenges Ahead

JF-17 Pakistan Air Force LBG

A Pakistani Air Force JF-17. Myanmar will be buying 16 of the Chinese fighters to replace its ageing Q-5 and J-7 fast jets. Courtesy of Eric Salard/Wikimedia.


Since the military junta took power in 1988, Myanmar has expanded its military capabilities by introducing both new and used assets. However, several challenges remain if the junta is to maintain its current capabilities.

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