The Myanmar Air Force yesterday commissioned 10 new aircraft into service to commemorate its 72nd founding anniversary, state media reported.

The new aircraft include two JF-17Bs, six Yak-130 fighters, and two MI-35 P helicopters.

The ceremony was held at the Flight Training Base in Meiktila, with the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, in attendance, wearing an Air Force uniform in its honour.

Speaking at the ceremony, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said the inauguration of the new aircraft would motivate officers and other ranks of the Air Force, or the Tatmadaw (Air), and would promote the capability of the Tatmadaw.