Myanmar Defence Forum

[MINN]

Is this real

 

[MINN]

have you guys heard something about AN-132 between India and Myanmar
https://www.thehindu.com/news/natio...f-an-32-aircraft-resolved/article26358348.ece

 

[Aung Zaya]

Is this real
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yes. bro just observers. not big deal.

 

[Aung Zaya]

have you guys heard something about AN-132 between India and Myanmar
https://www.thehindu.com/news/natio...f-an-32-aircraft-resolved/article26358348.ece

we have plan to procure 2 An-132. bro

 

[MINN]

BFF

 

[Aung Zaya]

Germany keen to raise investment and trade in Myanmar

Thiha Ko Ko 28 May 2019

Germany is keen to invest in Myanmar agriculture. Photo - EPA

Germany is keen to continue fostering trade and investment ties with Myanmar, said Oliver Hoos, first secretary and head of the economic and commercial section at the German Embassy in Myanmar.

Mr Hoos added that German businesses are also keen to invest in the Myanmar energy and agriculture sectors, adding to the US$32 million worth of investments by four other German businesses in Myanmar to-date, according to the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration.


The largest investment by a Germany company in Myanmar is Metro Wholesale, which has channeled approximately US$10 million into its business operations in the country.

Metro Wholesale is involved in food service distribution for hotels, restaurants, catering firms, independent small retailers and offices. It is a joint venture partnership between Metro AG, the German specialist in wholesale food and Yoma Strategic Holdings Limited, which is listed in Singapore. Metro Wholesale procures its raw materials directly from local farmers.

Meanwhile, total trade volumes between Myanmar and Germany surpassed US$580 million in 2017-18, with exports exceeding imports by US$180 million.

During the year, Myanmar exported a total of uS$380 million worth of goods, mainly garments and textiles, to Germany. It imports machinery and pharmaceutical products from Germany.

Myanmar exports to Germany continued to expand in the five months between October 2018 and March 2019 of the current fiscal year, during which trade amounted to US$350 million.


Myanmar exported US$260 million worth of goods to Germany during the period, according to the Ministry of Commerce. In September, organic Shew Pi Oo and Moe green teas will also be exported to Germany said U Hla Baw, president of Pindaya Tea Cluster

 

[Aung Zaya]

First Su-30 Pilots ?

55 Indians, 2 Myanmar officers to become flying instructors
As many as 55 officers of the Indian Air Force, Army, Navy and two from Myanmar Air Force would soon become qualified flying instructors.
PTI
Chennai Published on: June 03, 2019 23:00 IST

Image Source : PTI
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As many as 55 officers of the Indian Air Force, Army, Navy and two from Myanmar Air Force would soon become qualified flying instructors.

The officers would be graduating from the 146th qualified flying instructors course, a 25-week training programme that commenced December at the Flying Instructors School near here, a defence press release said Monday.

Among the total 57 officers - 46 are from the Indian Air Force, two from the Indian Army, six from the Indian Navy, one from the Indian Coast Guard and two officers from the

Myanmar Air Force, the release said.


"The course is a gruelling 25-week package comprising academics and flying training with tests at regular intervals, the focus during ground training is interfacing theoretical knowledge with practical aspects of aircraft systems and piloting," it said.

The graduates are awarded the coveted symbol of 'Qualified Flying Instructor' and a valedictory function would be held on June 7.

Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, AVSM VM, would preside over the function, it said.

The flying instructors school trains operational pilots of the three defence services, paramilitary forces and officers from friendly foreign countries, it added.

@MINN @Devilduck @Nilgiri

 

[Nilgiri]

First Su-30 Pilots ?

Yes most likely. They will then train further pilots back in Myanmar too I would think.

 

[Devilduck]

Now they are taking small arms procurement seriously. First with UDMC now in Isreal. Can't wait to see M4 style rifles replacing our obsolete MA series.

 

[Aung Zaya]

Yes most likely. They will then train further pilots back in Myanmar too I would think.

yes. same with my thought. if i'm not wrong , Vietnam also take training courses in India for their Su-30. is it ?

 

[Aung Zaya]

Eid Mubarak to all muslim friends here. !!

 

[TheEunch]

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Now they are taking small arms procurement seriously. First with UDMC now in Isreal. Can't wait to see M4 style rifles replacing our obsolete MA series. View attachment 563585

Woah what are we thinking of replacing the Ma series with? And that orange gun looks like a nerf gun LOL

 

[MINN]

W


Woah what are we thinking of replacing the Ma series with? And that orange gun looks like a nerf gun LOL

Iook at what's on top of the gun

 

[Aung Zaya]

A Burmese rose in Hawaii works for a stronger homeland

Aye Thu San 05 Jun 2019

Miemie Winn Byrd: “If an organisation wants to be more effective, you’ve got to include enough women.” Shin Moe Myint/The Myanmar Times

Myanmar-born former US army officer Miemie Winn Byrd has a triple goal of being able to serve as a bridge between the US and Myanmar, improve civil and military relations in Myanmar, and boost the role of women in the Tatmadaw (military).

After recent fighting between the military and armed ethnic groups, and an increasing number of displaced people as a result, she believes that negotiation is the best way to build trust between the two sides.


“I think it requires a lot of dialogue to try to build understanding. When you are not engaged, you have no way of understanding each other’s perspective. Maybe both sides are right, maybe they are both wrong. If you come together to talk it out, you may not agree with each other, but at least you understand. And that is the basis for maybe compromising and finding a way forward together,” she said.


Miemie Win Byrd served for 28 years in the US Army, retiring as a lieutenant colonel, and is now a professor at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii. She holds a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California and has been helping to promote civil-military relations in Myanmar since 2012. She often visits her homeland to train government officials, civil society groups and military officers.

At State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s request, she has served for three years as chairman of the Suu foundation, which supports health and education, focussing on fundraising.

Civil-military cooperation

She said that civil-military cooperation is crucial to formulating and implementing a comprehensive national security strategy. In the US, developing a national security strategy is a collaborative process that involves the whole society. In addition to government agencies, they consult with think-tanks, academic experts, and civil society groups.....................

 

[MINN]

A Burmese rose in Hawaii works for a stronger homeland

Aye Thu San 05 Jun 2019

Miemie Winn Byrd: “If an organisation wants to be more effective, you’ve got to include enough women.” Shin Moe Myint/The Myanmar Times

Myanmar-born former US army officer Miemie Winn Byrd has a triple goal of being able to serve as a bridge between the US and Myanmar, improve civil and military relations in Myanmar, and boost the role of women in the Tatmadaw (military).

After recent fighting between the military and armed ethnic groups, and an increasing number of displaced people as a result, she believes that negotiation is the best way to build trust between the two sides.


“I think it requires a lot of dialogue to try to build understanding. When you are not engaged, you have no way of understanding each other’s perspective. Maybe both sides are right, maybe they are both wrong. If you come together to talk it out, you may not agree with each other, but at least you understand. And that is the basis for maybe compromising and finding a way forward together,” she said.


Miemie Win Byrd served for 28 years in the US Army, retiring as a lieutenant colonel, and is now a professor at the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii. She holds a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California and has been helping to promote civil-military relations in Myanmar since 2012. She often visits her homeland to train government officials, civil society groups and military officers.

At State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s request, she has served for three years as chairman of the Suu foundation, which supports health and education, focussing on fundraising.

Civil-military cooperation

She said that civil-military cooperation is crucial to formulating and implementing a comprehensive national security strategy. In the US, developing a national security strategy is a collaborative process that involves the whole society. In addition to government agencies, they consult with think-tanks, academic experts, and civil society groups.....................

When I was a kid I wanted to join the US Marines but I don't live in US so I gave that up