With few alternatives, Myanmar signs up for Russian kit
In spite of arms embargoes from the likes of the EU and US, Myanmar is still able to find a willing seller in the shape of Russia.
The military of Myanmar placed significant orders for air defence systems, radars and UAVs on 21 January, during a visit to the country by Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu.
The deal includes unknown quantities of the Pantsir-S1 air defence system and Orlan-10E tactical UAV, as well as radars of an undisclosed type.
With an arms embargo in place from most Western countries, Myanmar is limited in where it can buy armaments, but Russia has traditionally been a steadfast supplier to the Southeast Asian nation.
Indeed, Snr Gen Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces, commented: ‘Just like a
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