The Myanmar military junta officially inducted three Mi-38 helicopters into service on November 8th, 2025, making the country the third operator of the aircraft type worldwide. The induction follows reports from mid-September indicating the junta had received the helicopters. Myanmar is now listed as an operator alongside Russia and Zimbabwe. The induction was confirmed by junta channels, though the supply of the Mi-38 helicopters was described as not being widely reported. The specific operational details and purpose of the newly inducted Mi-38 helicopters were not immediately disclosed. This development occurs against a backdrop of ongoing conflict in Myanmar, where ethnic armed organizations continue to resist junta control. Previous reporting indicated that the Kachin Independence Army and its allies had repelled a junta offensive near Lanse on November 7th, 2025. Details on the extent of the junta's air capabilities and their deployment in active conflict zones remain limited.
