CNI News

21 January 2026

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, said that efforts must be made to modernize conventional military tactics in line with the times and to apply special military tactics suited to current conditions.

He made the remarks on January 19, 2026, while meeting officers, soldiers, and their families in Kengtung, eastern Shan State.

The Senior General said: “As today is an era of technology, military tactics must also be changed and applied based on the continuously evolving military equipment and technologies. Research must be carried out to ensure that conventional military tactics are updated in line with the times, and that special military tactics can be applied in accordance with current conditions.”

He added that national defense is a very broad responsibility, and therefore training duties must be carried out with great seriousness.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing seen

Currently, the Myanmar Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) are engaged in fighting with various armed groups nationwide and have suffered territorial losses. In order to regain control of these areas, the military has resumed offensive operations by integrating drones, air power, and ground forces.

Territories that were lost after October 27, 2023—such as Lashio, Hsipaw, Kyaukme, Naungcho, Thabeikkyin, Madaya, Singu, Mogok, and Momeik—have now been brought back under control.

At present, the Myanmar Tatmadaw is also engaged in fighting with multiple armed groups in Rakhine State, Chin State, Kachin State, Kayin State, Kayah State, Sagaing Region, Mandalay Region, Magway Region, Tanintharyi Region, and Bago Region.