The ceremony to commission aircraft into service marking the 76th Anniversary of Founding Myanmar Air Force of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar took place at the Nay Pyi Taw Airbase on 15 December. The Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attended the event.
Present were SAC Chairman Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Vice-Senior General Soe Win and wife Daw Than Than Nwe, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Moe Aung and wife, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung and wife, union-level officials and wives, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and wives, Nay Pyi Taw Command Commander, air base commanders, officers and other ranks of Myanmar Air Force and officials.
During the ceremony, the SAC Chairman Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services delivered remarks as follows:
- At the 14th ceremony of commissioning military aircraft, two Su-30 SME fighter jets, post-fourteenth generation air-superiority fighters, would be transferred to the Myanmar Air Force.
- A study of the modern warfare of the current age shows the vital importance of air and space dominance to win a war.
- Air force officers and other ranks must always undergo training to enhance the airpower of Myanmar Air Force.
- It had also brilliantly taken part in fighting back external intrusion, and internal insurgency and counternarcotic operations, in cooperation with Myanmar Army, Myanmar Navy and the people.
- The acts of illegal terrorist groups, NUG, CRPH and so-called PDFs, meet the internationally recognized types of terrorism.
- Hence, the Tatmadaw is launching a just war against armed insurgents and PDF terrorists to ensure regional peace and stability and a peaceful social life for the people, and Myanmar Air Force is also taking part in the operations in cooperation with the army, navy and corps by effectively using the airpower.
- It can be seen that Myanmar Air Force has been dutifully serving the duties in State defense measures in addition to rescue and relief measures in the natural disasters and humanitarian assistance during the 76 years period.
- With regard to the firm belief of Myanmar Air Force, the role of technology and human resources can make decisions over the conflicts in the new era of wars, and it is necessary to take lessons from the past experiences and seek good ways in successfully addressing the problems in the future.
- The Su-30 SME fighter jets, post-fourteenth generation air-superiority fighters could be commissioned into service to contribute to improving the air force power of Myanmar Air Force. Moreover, it is a new step to upgrade the Myanmar Air Force to a tactical air force possessing some strategic capabilities to be effectively applied in serving the majority of functions of air force power as a future aspiration of Myanmar Air Force.
After that, Chief of Staff (Air) Lt-Gen Zaw Win Myint declared the commissioning of the aircraft. Then, the SAC Chairman Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received a scale model of commissioned aircraft presented by Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung.
Next, an already-commissioned Su-30 SME fighter aircraft saluted the Senior General and performed skill demonstrations in high performance maneuvers. Then, it successfully landed on the runway from the southern part of the airfield.
Later, the SAC Chairman Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing sprinkled scented water on the commissioned aircraft, viewed round them and posed for documentary photos.
Source: MWD (16-12-2023)
- At the 14th ceremony of commissioning military aircraft, two Su-30 SME fighter jets, post-fourteenth generation air-superiority fighters, would be transferred to the Myanmar Air Force.
- The Tatmadaw is launching a just war against armed insurgents and PDF terrorists, and Myanmar Air Force is also taking part in the operations in cooperation with the army, navy and corps by effectively using the airpower.
- The Su-30 SME fighter jets, post-fourteenth generation air-superiority fighters could be commissioned into service to contribute to improving the air force power of Myanmar Air Force. Moreover, it is a new step to upgrade the Myanmar Air Force to a tactical air force possessing some strategic capabilities to be effectively applied in serving the majority of functions of air force power as a future aspiration of Myanmar Air Force.