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Myanmar military takes delivery of helicopters and aircraft from Russia and China
Myanmar's military adds Russian Mi-38T helicopters and Chinese Y-8 planes to its air force, enhancing airspace security amid civil war, despite sanctions from the U.S. and EU.
- On Nov. 7, the Myanmar military commissioned three Russian Mi-38T helicopters and two Chinese Y-8 aircraft into its air force in Naypyitaw, Myanmar .
- After the February 2021 coup, the military pursued acquiring aircraft to bolster airpower amid civil war and growing resistance from People's Defense Forces and ethnic militias.
- Janes reported Myanmar is the first known export customer for the Russian Mi-38T, and experts cited in the article said these aircraft will likely move troops into mountainous operational areas.
- Ahead of the Dec. 28 election, the military has increased air operations, relying more on Russian helicopters and Chinese planes, analysts say, to regain towns and phase voting across 330 townships.
- Analysts say Russia remains a critical lifeline supplying important kit despite pressures, while China helped produce last week an agreement to retake towns including Mogok.
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Myanmar military takes delivery of helicopters and aircraft from Russia and China
Myanmar says it has commissioned new Russian helicopters and Chinese airplanes into its air force as the two nations continue to supply the country’s military-run government with equipment despite international pressure to end its bloody civil war.
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Myanmar’s Air Force inducted three Russian Mi-38T helicopters and two Chinese Y-8F-200W transport aircraft.
Myanmar’s Air Force inducted three Russian Mi-38T helicopters and two Chinese Y-8F-200W transport aircraft during a November 7 ceremony in Naypyidaw, verified by independent imagery. The delivery underscores growing Russia-China coordination in supporting Myanmar’s air [...]
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