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DI MA-1
The DI MA-1 is a family of Myanmar-made assault rifles chambered for 5.56×45mm NATO, produced by the Myanmar Directorate of Defence Industries.
The MA designation on the weapon means Myanmar Army. The series are sometimes erroneously referred to as the EMERK-3.
The Tatmadaw was armed with the BA63 (Burma Army 63), the Myanma-made version of the Heckler & Koch G3A3 battle rifle made under license agreement with West Germany under the Ka Pa Sa factories in partnership with Fritz Werner Industry Ausrustungen-Gmbh (FRG) and the German Technical Corporation Agency. However, it was considered too heavy for Myanma soldiers to use in jungle warfare.
A team of engineers from IMI reportedly visited Yangon in 1991, helping with preparing the foundation to manufacture the MA-1s. Reports cite Israel's support of Myanmar in developing the MA-1 despite repeated denials by Israeli officials based in Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand.
According to William Ashton, Israel sought Myanmar out in order to gain international allies due to the constant threat of being surrounded by hostile states in the Middle East.
The MA-series was first spotted in the early 2000s at numerous Tatmadaw Armed Forces Day parades and demonstrations, replacing the previous Heckler & Koch G3 rifles that were in service.
By 2009, it was reported that the Tatmadaw was almost fully equipped with the MA series. From 2014, the Mk II variant is being used by the Tatmadaw as their standard rifle. Plans were made to fully adopt the DI MA-1 Mk. III, but plans are halted due to quality issues.
MA rifles have also been seen usage by the insurgent groups, captured from Tatmadaw forces or from defecting soldiers.
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DI MA-1
The DI MA-1 is a family of Myanmar-made assault rifles chambered for 5.56×45mm NATO, produced by the Myanmar Directorate of Defence Industries.
The MA designation on the weapon means Myanmar Army. The series are sometimes erroneously referred to as the EMERK-3.
The Tatmadaw was armed with the BA63 (Burma Army 63), the Myanma-made version of the Heckler & Koch G3A3 battle rifle made under license agreement with West Germany under the Ka Pa Sa factories in partnership with Fritz Werner Industry Ausrustungen-Gmbh (FRG) and the German Technical Corporation Agency. However, it was considered too heavy for Myanma soldiers to use in jungle warfare.
A team of engineers from IMI reportedly visited Yangon in 1991, helping with preparing the foundation to manufacture the MA-1s. Reports cite Israel's support of Myanmar in developing the MA-1 despite repeated denials by Israeli officials based in Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand.
According to William Ashton, Israel sought Myanmar out in order to gain international allies due to the constant threat of being surrounded by hostile states in the Middle East.
The MA-series was first spotted in the early 2000s at numerous Tatmadaw Armed Forces Day parades and demonstrations, replacing the previous Heckler & Koch G3 rifles that were in service.
By 2009, it was reported that the Tatmadaw was almost fully equipped with the MA series. From 2014, the Mk II variant is being used by the Tatmadaw as their standard rifle. Plans were made to fully adopt the DI MA-1 Mk. III, but plans are halted due to quality issues.
MA rifles have also been seen usage by the insurgent groups, captured from Tatmadaw forces or from defecting soldiers.