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In 2009, it was reported that Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) was suspected to have initiated a nuclear weapons program.^[1] If such a program does exist, Burma's technical and financial limitations may make it difficult for the program to succeed.^[2] The United States expressed concern in 2011 about potential violations of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), though by 2012 these concerns had been "partially allayed".^[3]

Burma has faced persistent accusations of using chemical weapons; however, the NTI has stated there is "no evidence to suggest that Myanmar has a chemical weapons program." Burma is a member of nuclear, but not chemical or biological, non-proliferation treaties.^[4]

Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Nuclear program start date	2009 (presumed)
First nuclear weapon test	Unknown
First thermonuclear weapon test	Unknown
Last nuclear test	Unknown
Largest yield test	Unknown
Total tests	Unknown
Peak stockpile	Unknown
Current stockpile	Unknown
Current strategic arsenal	Unknown
Cumulative strategic arsenal in megatonnage	Unknown
Maximum missile range	Unknown
NPT party	Yes