Defense & Security

Myanmar Military Suffers Blow as Resistance Downed Chinese Jet Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a rare publicized setback, Myanmar’s military reportedly lost a Chinese FTC-2000G fighter jet, shot down by local resistance forces amid the ongoing civil conflict ignited by the 2021 coup. This exposes the vulnerability of junta air power despite heavy foreign arms support.

By National Security Desk | July 3, 2025