Create a free starter account, or log in.

Get access to four free articles per month, as well as our Decisive Edge Newsletters and Daily News Bulletin.

Email Address

Password

Forgot your password? Reset by clicking here

Create a Password

[[ req.met ? '✓' : '•' ]] [[ req.text ]]

Re-enter Password

Passwords do not match

First Name

Last Name

Country

Confirm your account

Please enter the four-digit pin below that has been emailed to you.

Didn't receive the pin yet?

This pin expires in 20 minutes.

[[ error ]]

By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Stay informed with Shephard's award-winning journalism. Unlock unlimited access and in-depth analysis with a corporate or individual subscription.

Explore your options here

Myanmar Navy boosts amphibious capability, adds UAV

3rd January 2019 - 06:12 GMT | by Mrityunjoy Mazumdar in California

RSS

The Tatmadaw Yay commissioned several locally built naval vessels and a floating dock, in addition to showcasing new capabilities, on the occasion of its 71st anniversary on 24 December.

The group of newly commissioned ships comprised four 29m landing craft tanks (LCT) with pennants 1717-1720, two 26m naval tugs and a 65m floating dock UMS Saya Shan 2.

While the latter was constructed at Naval Dockyard Thanlyin near Yangon, the LCTs are believed to have been built elsewhere at another naval shipbuilding facility. With the induction of these four LCTs, the total number of 29m LCTs commissioned since 2015 now

Already have an account? Log in

Want to keep reading this article?

Mrityunjoy Mazumdar

Author

Mrityunjoy Mazumdar

Mrityunjoy Mazumdar has been writing on naval matters, covering navies and coastguards around the world …

Read full bio

More from Naval Warfare

RTX Raytheon targets nearly 170% RAM production increase to meet global demand

The US multinational company is currently assembling 300 Rolling Airframe Missile rounds per year, with plans to reach 800 units annually after significant investment and modernisation of its facilities.
Raytheon will develop an advanced naval sensing and targeting system for DARPA

RTX’s solution for DARPA’s Pulling Guard programme is intended to provide advanced maritime defence technologies to protect platforms against uncrewed surface vehicles and other threats.
Spain’s F100 upgrade mirrors Aegis modernisation paths in allied navies

The Spanish Navy’s Alvaro de Bazan-class of air defence frigates will receive the latest Aegis Weapon System technology among other modernisations to extend the service life to 2045.
UK’s Fleet Solid Support ship programme deemed on track despite steel supply concerns

Shipbuilders are saying the programme is going ahead on time as the government estimates 7.7 million tonnes of steel are needed for 2026 infrastructure projects.
Raytheon unveils details of its proposal for the US Navy/NATO ESSM Next Significant Variant

In an exclusive interview with Shephard, Raytheon’s VP of Shipboard Missiles disclosed what improvements the company plans to offer for the Sea Sparrow NSV.