Reaching for the Sky

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"The Tatmadaw lacks trained pilots and air-to-air combat experience, but its goal is to launch a modern air force Burma?s military leaders want to have parity, if not air superiority, over neighboring countries, but it is still very much a dream. Regional defense analysts believe Burma has bought more than 100 jet fighters and aircraft from China since 1990. The Air Force currently has around 200 aircraft..."

Creator/author: 

Aung Zaw

Source/publisher: 

"The Irrawaddy" Vol. 17, No. 5

Date of Publication: 

2009-08-00

Date of entry: 

2009-12-26

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English

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