Burma Making Small Arms

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Despite economic crisis and simmering social unrest, Burma?s military leaders have continued to purchase more arms and ammunition over the past decade. With over 300,000 soldiers, and no external threats, the generals are determined to expand and maintain the largest army in Southeast Asia. Burma has begun manufacturing small arms, and possibly ordnance... [Sources: Bangkok Post, The Nation]

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"The Irrawaddy", Vol. 6, No. 4

Date of Publication: 

1998-08-00

Date of entry: 

2003-06-03

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English

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