Russia to supply military technology to Myanmar

28 January 2021
Russia to supply military technology to Myanmar
Russian Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). Photo: EPA

An agreement between Russia and Myanmar has reportedly been signed for Russia to supply Orlan-10E drones, Pantsir-S1 missile systems, and radar stations. The new additions should allow the country to expand its reconnaissance missions and be prepared for enemy aircraft, dronedj.com reported.

The document was apparently signed with the Russian Minister of Defense General Sergei Shoigu and Myanmar Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Min Aung Hline during a recent visit.

The Orlan-10 is primarily a reconnaissance drone produced by Russian contractor Special Technology Center. The drone is often sent up with a few others, the first is used for reconnaissance, the second for electronic warfare, and the third being used as a transponder to send data back to the control centre.