A ceremony to mark the 75th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) Defence Industries Corps took place at the local military headquarters in Nay Pyi Taw Council Area yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) General Kyaw Swa Lin, Lt-Gen Teza Kyaw of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) and Chief of Defence Industries Lt-Gen Kan Myint Than cut the ribbon to open the ceremony to mark the 75th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) Defence Industries Corps.
The Senior General unveiled the signboard of the 75th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) Defence Industries Corps.
The Defence Industries Corps was systematically formed under the organizational setup on 26 April 1950, and so it celebrates the 75th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) of the Defence Industries Corps.
In accord with the motto “Power to the Forces”, the Defence Industries Corps has supplied different arms and weapons to the Tatmadaw in successive eras. It is necessary to strive to manufacture better and better quality of military arms and equipment, which can be assessed on the battlefield.
As part of honouring excellent performances based on relevant technologies, a total of 513 officers, other ranks and staff who served the Defence Industries have been conferred State-level and Tatmadaw-level honorary titles and certificates.
The Defence Industries Corps emerged alongside Myanmar’s independence and has consistently played an important role throughout history in safeguarding the independence and sovereignty. Over 75 years, it has carried forward and preserved fine traditions and noble qualities, and must continue to do so. The Senior General urged members of the corps to dutifully serve their responsibilities with loyalty to the nation and Tatmadaw.
The Chief of Defence Industries reported to the Senior General on the brief history of the corps.
The Chief of Defence Industries presented a commemorative gift to the Senior General, who returned cash awards to mark the 75th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) Defence Industries Corps.
After cordially greeting retired senior Tatmadaw officers from the Defence Industries Corps, the Senior General visited the exhibition to mark the 75th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) Defence Industries Corps.
Also, present at the ceremony were SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) Vice-Senior General Soe Win, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command and officials. — MNA/TTA
