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Myanmar’s military today is far more equipped than it was in the 1990s. It received some of the most advanced weapon systems, fighter jets, ground attack helicopters, heavy battle tanks, mobile artillery guns fitted with computerized fire control systems, infinite quantities of small weapons, spare parts and ammunition from China and Russia throughout 1990s and 2000s. Some weapons were also acquired from Italian and Ukrainian suppliers in 2011 and 2012.  Although Myanmar’s current defence budget in papers is just over US$2 billion, the actual spending goes beyond US$3 billions in real terms. The military runs several industries and receives profits in hundreds of millions from there. Every year the military spends around US$400 millions for developing new weapon systems. Myanmar's army is headed by a Commander in Chief. The highest rank is Senior General, equivalent to Field Marshal position in western armies. The post is currently being held by Min Aung Hlaing. Myanmar ar...