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Myanmar military modernization
![Myanmar Air Force Capabilities in the Headlines with Anniversary Celebration Myanmar Air Force Capabilities in the Headlines with Anniversary Celebration](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-flag-2526576_1280.jpg)
Myanmar Air Force Capabilities in the Headlines with Anniversary Celebration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This year’s iteration of the annual event spotlighted developments within the country’s ongoing effort to develop its military capabilities.
![What’s Behind Myanmar’s Big New Military Exercise? What’s Behind Myanmar’s Big New Military Exercise?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17198157594259.jpg)
What’s Behind Myanmar’s Big New Military Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The holding of the first tri-service exercise in over two decades needs to be viewed from a broader perspective.
![What Did the Russian Defense Minister’s Myanmar Visit Accomplish? What Did the Russian Defense Minister’s Myanmar Visit Accomplish?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-shoigu_ny.jpg)
What Did the Russian Defense Minister’s Myanmar Visit Accomplish?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The trip put the focus on ongoing activity in the bilateral military relationship which has been on the uptick of late.
![Is Myanmar Really Getting Submarines Now? Is Myanmar Really Getting Submarines Now?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-23_12-42-29.jpg)
Is Myanmar Really Getting Submarines Now?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Naypyidaw’s dream of acquiring the capability.
![What Does Myanmar’s New Defense Budget Mean? What Does Myanmar’s New Defense Budget Mean?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-23_12-42-29.jpg)
What Does Myanmar’s New Defense Budget Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at defense spending in the NLD government’s first-ever budget.
![Russia May Deliver New Fighter Jets to Myanmar By End of 2016 Russia May Deliver New Fighter Jets to Myanmar By End of 2016](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-04-27_02-31-43.jpg)
Russia May Deliver New Fighter Jets to Myanmar By End of 2016
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Sources indicate that Naypyidaw will get three fighter jets by the end of the year.
![Myanmar Military Might on Display in Parade Amid Democracy Concerns Myanmar Military Might on Display in Parade Amid Democracy Concerns](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-16_19-28-27.jpg)
Myanmar Military Might on Display in Parade Amid Democracy Concerns
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country marks Armed Forces Day days before a new civilian government takes power.
![India, Myanmar Eye Future Defense Cooperation India, Myanmar Eye Future Defense Cooperation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-28_11-16-45.jpg)
India, Myanmar Eye Future Defense Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent visit by Myanmar’s military chief suggests the future promise of defense ties.
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