Myanmar military parade with no tank troops participating, perhaps a decline in military power?. More than 7,700 soldiers marched in formation during the parade, but there were no tank units or other troops that were seen last year.
Since conscription was announced in Myanmar in February, a number of young people have fled the country or joined pro-democracy forces. The U.S. Institute of Peace estimates that the military strength of Myanmar's military has decreased by about 20,000 compared to before the coup.