Myanmar’s military regime unveiled its largest warship, the UMS King Thalun, on December 24, in a ceremony marking the country’s 77th Navy Day. The event took place at the Navy Dockyard Headquarters in Thanlyin and was attended by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar Armed Forces, and other senior military officials.
The UMS King Thalun, named after a historic Burmese king, is a 135-meter-long warship designed for enhanced maritime security. With a displacement of 3,500 tons, the vessel can reach speeds of up to 30 knots. It features advanced capabilities, including anti-submarine warfare systems. In addition to the launch of the King Thalun, two 63-meter anti-submarine warfare ships were also commissioned into service.
The UMS King Thalun, which began construction in March 2017 at the Navy Dockyard, is seen as a symbol of the Myanmar Navy’s ongoing modernization efforts. Military analysts view the move as part of a broader strategy by the junta to strengthen its tri-dimensional combat capabilities amid ongoing resistance from rebel forces across the country.
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