Myanmar to Receive SY-400 Ballistic Missiles From China

[IblinI]

Myanmar is set to receive its first batch of SY-400 short ranged tactical ballistic missiles from China in the coming months, one of multiple major arms purchases made as the two East Asian states move to strengthen defence ties. Also known as the DF-12A, the SY-400 was previously exported to Qatar and benefits from a number of advanced features including a solid fuel composite and a highly precise GPS/INS guidance system. The missiles have a 400km range and are prized for their low costs and low maintenance requirements. The design is not used by China's own armed forces and is designed solely for export to comply with arms control agreements on the proliferation of ballistic missiles. The purchase comes following a number of major acquisitions by Myanmar’s armed forces including Russian Su-30SM heavyweight fighters and Chinese JF-17B lightweight fighters.


Myanmar’s armed forces have long showed a considerable interest in acquiring ballistic missiles, and are thought to field Hwasong-5 and Hwsaong-6 missiles from North Korea. These missiles represent enhanced variants of the Scud design with extended ranges and improved precision, but are no longer in production in North Korea with more advanced platforms having been developed since. Missiles in Myanmar have reportedly been improved with Korean assistance, although they may be nearing the end of their service lives Yangon to turn to the more advanced Chinese platforms. Future purchases of more capable Korean platforms such as the KN-23also remain a considerable possibly - with the new platform also benefiting from a solid fuel composite but carrying a larger warhead and able to strike targets at longer ranges and higher speeds than the SY-400.

https://militarywatchmagazine.com/a...will-complement-existing-north-korean-arsenal

 

[Song Hong]

Myanmar should realized by now, the sworn aim of white man is to dismember their country. Only China is reliable partner.

 

[Tagaung]

Myanmar is set to receive its first batch of SY-400 short ranged tactical ballistic missiles from China in the coming months, one of multiple major arms purchases made as the two East Asian states move to strengthen defence ties. Also known as the DF-12A, the SY-400 was previously exported to Qatar and benefits from a number of advanced features including a solid fuel composite and a highly precise GPS/INS guidance system. The missiles have a 400km range and are prized for their low costs and low maintenance requirements. The design is not used by China's own armed forces and is designed solely for export to comply with arms control agreements on the proliferation of ballistic missiles. The purchase comes following a number of major acquisitions by Myanmar’s armed forces including Russian Su-30SM heavyweight fighters and Chinese JF-17B lightweight fighters.


Myanmar’s armed forces have long showed a considerable interest in acquiring ballistic missiles, and are thought to field Hwasong-5 and Hwsaong-6 missiles from North Korea. These missiles represent enhanced variants of the Scud design with extended ranges and improved precision, but are no longer in production in North Korea with more advanced platforms having been developed since. Missiles in Myanmar have reportedly been improved with Korean assistance, although they may be nearing the end of their service lives Yangon to turn to the more advanced Chinese platforms. Future purchases of more capable Korean platforms such as the KN-23also remain a considerable possibly - with the new platform also benefiting from a solid fuel composite but carrying a larger warhead and able to strike targets at longer ranges and higher speeds than the SY-400.

https://militarywatchmagazine.com/a...will-complement-existing-north-korean-arsenal

it has already been delivered.
confirmed by Sichuan Aerospace Industry Corporation (SY-400 developer) wechat account.


https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2...hort-range-ballistic-missile-srbm-to-myanmar/