The first: the Burmese Army under the Burmese junta
The Burmese Army, under the Myanmar military junta, is a regular force in Myanmar and has three armed forces, including the navy, land and air force, with a total number of nearly 500,000 troops. They are well-armed, well-armed and ammunition-rich, and their hard power is undoubtedly top-notch. However, despite the Burmese military's significant advantages in hardware, its soft power is worrying. Corruption prevailed among senior officers, while rank-and-file soldiers lacked the will to fight. In confrontations with the Mindi Forces, the Burmese army often appears to be quite vulnerable, often unable to withstand a few attacks before choosing to surrender or retreat. Given the quality of such an army, the junta wants to rely on them to maintain its rule, and I am afraid that it will eventually suffer a major setback.
The second: the People's Defence Forces (YPG) under the unity government of Myanmar
After the coup d'état in Miang, part of Myanmar's democratically elected government fled from Naypyidaw, and a unity government emerged. This government not only opposed Mion's military junta, but also created the Popular Defence Forces. This army has received strong support from Western countries, and now has more than 60,000 troops. In the eyes of Mion, the People's Protection Army is a serious problem, and the contradictions between the two are difficult to reconcile, and the relationship is tense to the point of life and death. If the unity government is able to seize power, the YPG will naturally become the regular army of the country.
The third group: the United Wa State Army
As the local armed forces of the Second Special Region of Myanmar's Shan State, the United Wa State Army has considerable size and strength. It is rumored that they have 40,000 regular troops and 60,000 militiamen, and they are also quite advanced in weaponry. This makes the UWA one of the most powerful local armed forces.
Fourth: Arakan Army
The Arakan Army is a local armed force in Rakhine State in western Myanmar and was established in 2009. In just a few years, the Arakan Army has grown rapidly and is rumored to have an army of more than 30,000 men, second only to the United Wa State Army.
Fifth: The Kokang Alliance
The Kokang Allied Army is the local armed force of Kokang in the First Special Region of Shan State, and its former commander-in-chief was Peng Jiasheng. After Peng Jiasheng's death, his son Peng Deren took over as commander-in-chief. Peng Deren successfully captured Kokang through Operation 1027, and occupied three additional counties, including Guiyi, Mubang, and Menggu. The current Allied army is rumored to be more than 18,000 men, making it even stronger than before.
Sixth: Kachin Independence Army
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) is a local armed force in Kachin State that has been seeking independence since the 60s and has received a certain degree of support from Western countries. They have an army of about 15,000 people, and they are quite well armed and equipped, so they have considerable strength and influence.
Seventh: De'ang Army
The De'ang Army is the local armed force of the Shan Nation's De'ang ethnic group, established in 2015. The predecessor of this army was the Crashing Dragon Liberation Army. Through Operation 1027, the De'ang Army's sphere of influence was expanded and its strength was significantly improved. It is rumored that they have a scale of more than 12,000 people, and their combat effectiveness should not be underestimated.
Eighth Branch: Northern Shan State Army
The Northern Shan State Army is the local armed force of the Third Special Region of Shan State, led by the Shan State Progressive Party. They are rumored to have 4 divisions with a total number of about 10,000 men.
The ninth: Karenni's Army
The Karenni Army is a local armed force in Kayah State in eastern Myanmar, whose full name is the Karenni National Independence Army. They are rumored to have a size of nearly 8,000 people, and their strength should not be underestimated.
