Kyaw Zaw Ye

His Excellency Lieutenant Colonel Kyaw Zaw Ye
ကျော်ဇောရဲ
Commander of Drone Operations and Logistics
Incumbent
Assumed office 2024
Personal details
Known for	Coordinating drone acquisition and training
Military service
Allegiance	Myanmar
Branch/service	Myanmar Army
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel
Unit	11th Infantry Division
Commands	Military drone operations

Kyaw Zaw Ye (Burmese: ကျော်ဇောရဲ; pronounced [tɕɔ̀ zɔ̀ jɛ̀]; born Myanmar) is a Burmese military officer holding the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Myanmar Army. He has been involved in drone operations, logistics coordination, and military communications. He is reported to be part of the inner circle of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

Early life and education

Kyaw Zaw Ye was born in Myanmar. Details about his upbringing and formal education are not publicly documented. His military career and current assignments have drawn attention primarily due to his proximity to key figures in the Tatmadaw.

Military career

Kyaw Zaw Ye has held a number of roles within the Myanmar Army. In April 2024, he oversaw the reception and operational deployment of 15 drones acquired from Russia and Belarus. These included fixed-wing reconnaissance models, anti-jamming variants, and vertical takeoff drones. The shipment arrived in Myanmar on 20 April 2024, and training exercises began on 26 April at the No. 5 Air Defence Operations Command based in Hmawbi, Yangon Region. Kyaw Zaw Ye was directly involved in the command of the training unit.

He has also coordinated fuel logistics with intermediaries in Singapore and Thailand to support the military’s internal transportation and operations.

In addition to field operations, he is reported to lead a digital information team under the 11th Infantry Division based in Intai, managing military-related social media activities and communication.

Kyaw Zaw Ye is frequently seen entering and leaving the private residence of Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw, indicating a high level of trust and direct access to the senior leadership.

Personal life

Kyaw Zaw Ye generally maintains a low profile in public and is often observed in civilian clothing when operating outside military installations. Little is known about his personal affairs, including family, affiliations, or non-military activities.