Myanmar military conducts first joint maneuver in new gov't era

Myanmar military has conducted a joint maneuver of army, air and artillery forces at Meiktila station with the presence of Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Services Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing, official media reported Sunday.

Addressing the joint military drill on Saturday, Min Aung Hlaing said the maneuver is aimed at preventing foreign invasion, urging the troops to make efforts for becoming a strong forces.

The joint military drill was also attended by Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Services Vice Sen-Gen Soe Win and Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force Gen Khin Aung Myint and senior military officers.

The military drill was the first conducted since the new government took office on April 1.

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