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At Least 21 Dead As Myanmar Air Force Fighter Jets Opened Fire On Civilians In Chin State: Report

At Least 21 Dead As Myanmar Air Force Fighter Jets Opened Fire On Civilians In Chin State: Report

According to the Myanmar Local media reports, Intense clashes and airstrikes by government forces in western Myanmar’s Chin state over the weekend killed 21 civilians, injured more than two dozen others, and prompted more than 1,000 villagers to flee their homes According to local lawmakers, a total of 21 villagers …

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Myanmar Air Force Mil Mi-17 Helicopters Crashed Shortly After Take-off

Myanmar Air Force Mil Mi-17 Helicopters Crashed Shortly After Take-off

A Myanmar military helicopter carrying at least 15 people, including foreign military attachés to Myanmar, crashed shortly after it took off in Kaungkha Village, Kutkai Township in northern Shan State, on Friday afternoon. Some crew members were injured but the military attachés on board were unharmed, according to sources. Four …

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Myanmar Air Force Receives First Two JF-17B Thunder Fighter Trainer Aircraft

Myanmar Air Force Receives First Two JF-17B Thunder Fighter Trainer Aircraft

On 15 December 2019, the first two JF-17B Thunder fighter trainer aircraft was officially handed over to the Myanmar Defence Force at Mandalay-Meiktila airport during the celebration of the 72nd Defence Force Day. This year’s celebration saw the introduction of two JF-17B Thunders (serials 1706 and 1707), two unknown Mi-35P …

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Myanmar Interested In Buying Russia’s New Fifth-generation Su-57E Stealth Jet Fighter

Myanmar Interested In Buying Russia's New Fifth-generation Su-57E Stealth Jet Fighter

At MAKS 2019, Russia Unveiled Su-57E Export Version of 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft. A number of clients including China, Algeria, Vietnam, and India have reportedly shown considerable interest in the Su-57E due to its unique capabilities. While discussions for India and Vietnam are reportedly ongoing, a new and unexpected potential …

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Myanmar Air Force Shaanxi Y-8D Transport Aircraft Skidded Off Runway After Engine Failure

Myanmar Air Force Shaanxi Y-8D Transport Aircraft Skidded Off Runway After Engine Failure

Myanmar Air Force Shaanxi Y-8D transport aircraft skidded off runway at Yangon International Airport after a left side engine failure. There were no personal injuries. Failure “A Y8, military aircraft, skidded off the runway due to an engine failure. We are moving the aircraft from the runway,” said U Ye …

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