Junta Buys 230 Military Aircraft in 21 Years

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With its recent purchase of 20 MiG-29 fighter jets, Burma?s military junta has acquired a total of 230 military aircraft since seizing power in a bloody coup in 1988—nearly 100 more than the regime of former dictator Ne Win.

Creator/author: 

Wai Moe

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"The Irrawaddy"

Date of Publication: 

2009-12-26

Date of entry: 

2009-12-28

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English

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