Myanmar Military Faces Unprecedented Challenges as Armed Forces Day Commemorated

Amidst ongoing resistance and a weakening position, the military plans mandatory conscription and faces innovative warfare tactics from rebels.

Myanmar's military, facing internal and external pressures, marks Armed Forces Day amid ongoing violence and resistance.
The military plans to enforce mandatory conscription starting mid-April, targeting men and women of specific age groups to bolster its depleted ranks.
Rebels have enhanced their warfare tactics by using modified drones against the military, challenging its conventional warfare strategies.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing faces unprecedented calls to step down due to battlefield defeats and the military's weakening position.
Despite facing widespread opposition and defections, the military maintains cohesion, relying on indoctrination techniques rooted in nationalism and religious ideologies.