Myanmar Defence Forum

Buddhistforlife · Aug 18, 2020

Don't the truth but video looks promising.

@Aung Zaya @MINN @tarpitz @Tagaung

MINN · Aug 19, 2020

International Army Games. Myanmar tank team. They did not have to translate for the interview with the Myanmar tank crew.
https://m.tvzvezda.ru/news/forces/content/20208181753-15ssH.html/player/

Aung Zaya · Aug 19, 2020

Buddhistforlife said:
Don't the truth but video looks promising.

@Aung Zaya @MINN @tarpitz @Tagaung

Just a fun boy's video. nothing more.

Buddhistforlife · Aug 19, 2020

tarpitz said:
Myanmar Army Joint Chief of Staff and DDG of Defence Industries held meeting with Russian Deputy Minister of Defence in Moscow in the sideline of Army Games. It is also a follow up meeting after the CinC visit to Russia.
New acquisitions such as second batch of Su 30s, tanks and shore based AShMs are expected.
Myanmar Army tank crew, snipers and medical teams are also there to join Army Games.
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Myanmar seriously needs to replace some old Chinese tanks with T-90 Russian tanks.

TheEunch · Aug 19, 2020

So apparently we have new MRES. Looks abit like the Russian ones below but that could just be me reaching out of my ***. It looks more like a potato chip bag.

the thing is this things must go into issue and a constant supply is necessary to finally get rid of the wicker baskets shit

Buddhistforlife · Aug 19, 2020

TheEunch said:
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So apparently we have new MRES. Looks abit like the Russian ones below but that could just be me reaching out of my ***. It looks more like a potato chip bag.

the thing is this things must go into issue and a constant supply is necessary to finally get rid of the wicker baskets shit

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Beef? Seriously? Better replace it with mutton.

tarpitz · Aug 19, 2020

Buddhistforlife said:
Myanmar seriously needs to replace some old Chinese tanks with T-90 Russian tanks.

Plans are underway.
But we don't need that much

MBT.
Only the central plain is ideal for large scale tanks operstions.
That's is the reason for introducing wheeled tank destroyers like PTL 02 Assaulter. Its 105 mm APFSDS can destroy any medium tanks. It is also battle proven in our country.
The only problem with PTL 02 is that it cannot cross water.
That's why Myanmar army has developed a new 105 mm light tank based on the chassis of MT LB fitted with the PTL 02 turret.
The new light tank is the amphibious one and it is suitable to operate in Rakhine and the Delta region.

MINN · Aug 19, 2020

Buddhistforlife said:
Beef? Seriously? Better replace it with mutton.

Even if we buy T-80 tanks it would number less then 300. Since we have no use for the tank to defend the border areas which are mountainous. They will only be needed If any invading army reaches the central plans. We are better off investing in lighter vehicles and ATMG or AT rockets.

Buddhistforlife · Aug 19, 2020

MINN said:
Even if we buy T-80 tanks it would number less then 300. Since we have no use for the tank to defend the border areas which are mountainous. They will only be needed If any invading army reaches the central plans. We are better off investing in lighter vehicles and ATMG or AT rockets.

Considering the geography and geopolitics of Myanmar, I will divide the weapons of Myanmar into two categories-, Conventional and Strategic weapons.

First, when talking about conventional weapons the very first thing which Tatmadaw must do is upgrade the small arms and the gears of soldiers. Remember Myanmar is fighting insurgents and so huge focus is required on the small arms and gears. Also the Myanmar land force is the backbone of the Tatmadaw and soldiers must have proper gear and arms particularly to fight in jungle areas and rough terrains.

Then the air force especially fighters, transport jets and helicopters will have to be modernized. This is because during fight against insurgents you need to transport soldiers so transport jets and helia are required. Then as Myanmar is surrounded by mountains you need to target strategic positions of enemies up in the higher altitudes so you need helicopters and fighter jets for that. Also as Bangladesh's port, naval and industrial bases are in bordering areas of Myanmar, air power can be used to target them effectively.

Last Naval power. Myanmar needs navy strength to protect its ports and industrial bases in the Rakhine state and in lower Myanmar.

Now coming to strategic weapons Myanmar in future will have to develop strategic ballistic missiles or will have to acquire weapons of mass destruction to an extent. Because Myanmar is a fragile state and regional and international powers like China, USA etc are backstabbing Myanmar and is exploiting the country. Also don't forget the Rohingya crisis which is additionally causing lot of hue and cry in the global arena. To maintain sovereignty Tatmadaw must acquire strategic weapons.

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