Air Warfare
Thai army procures second-hand UH-60As from US
To replace retired UH-1H helicopters, Thailand's army has turned to the US for refurbished Black Hawks.
Uncrewed Vehicles
Royal Thai Navy chooses Hermes 900
The Hermes 900 will add improved range, mission endurance and altitude capabilities to the Royal Thai Navy UAV fleet.
Land Warfare
Thailand seeks local spare parts for Ukrainian-built AFVs
Russia's war with Ukraine is affecting the ability of Thailand to support its Ukrainian built tanks and APCs.
Air Warfare
Boeing to build AH-6i helicopters for Thai army
With cost being a factor, Thailand chose AH-6i helicopters instead of dedicated attack helicopters.
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Naval Warfare
China to give second-hand submarines to Thailand
27th January 2022
China will give two submarines to Thailand so it can train more effectively as it awaits the delivery of its first new boat.
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Air Warfare
Bangkok looks to the future with new Thai fighters
17th January 2022
Thailand wants nothing less than the fifth-generation F-35 in order to modernise its fighter fleet.
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Air Warfare
Thai navy prepares MALE UAV acquisition
23rd December 2021
Thailand will select a new MALE-class UAV for the navy early next year.
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Air Warfare
Thai navy introduces Blackjack into service
15th December 2021
The latest UAV to join the Thai military is the Blackjack from Boeing Insitu.
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Land Warfare
Bhutan gains First Win with UN
23rd November 2021
The First Win from Thailand has gained a third export customer.
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Air Warfare
Thai army is developing a MALE UCAV
15th November 2021
Thailand is developing an indigenous armed UAV, with the first system due to be handed over in 2022.
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Air Warfare
Thailand welcomes MARCUS B to naval service
20th October 2021
In its pursuit of greater military self-reliance, Thailand has created a new naval UAV.
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Air Warfare
Thailand expresses interest in the F-35
13th October 2021
Thailand wants to maintain its status as a leading air force in Southeast Asia, but to do that it needs new fighters.
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Land Warfare
Thai marines seek new 4x4 and 8x8 APCs
7th September 2021
The Royal Thai Marine Corps needs new vehicles, but new acquisitions will only occur in small bite-sized steps.
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Air Warfare
Thai navy to buy more Camcopters
30th August 2021
The Royal Thai Navy operates a mixed fleet of UAVs, but it is adding more Austrian-built Camcopters to the mix.
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Digital Battlespace
Thailand launches second military satellite
7th July 2021
Thailand continues its quest to utilise the space domain for military purposes.
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Land Warfare
New antitank weapons for Thai marines
17th June 2021
Two new types of antitank weapon have been admitted into the Thai marines.
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Land Warfare
Thailand receives VN16s and final VN1s
10th June 2021
Thailand's military continues its trend of relatively recent reliance on equipment from China.
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Land Warfare
Thailand to boost coastal defence
14th April 2021
New 155mm truck-mounted howitzers and MANPADS are high on the agenda for the Royal Thai Navy.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Thai navy deploys Orbiter 3Bs over water
15th March 2021
The Orbiter 3B is the first UAV the Royal Thai Navy has deployed operationally to monitor the nation's EEZ.
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Land Warfare
Thai army chooses light howitzers from France
14th January 2021
The new light howitzer from France was chosen due to its automatic direction-finding and fire control systems.
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Land Warfare
Thailand to buy VN16s from China
15th September 2020
The Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) has chosen Chinese-built VN16 amphibious light tanks armed with a 105mm gun for deployment on its upcoming Type 071E …
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Digital Battlespace
Thai air force launches first satellite
8th September 2020
NAPA-1, the first security satellite for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), was successfully launched into space on 3 September. An Arianespace Vega rocket, Flight …
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Land Warfare
Thai marines to get First Win IIs
1st September 2020
Chaiseri won a contract last month from the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) for the procurement of two First Win II 4x4 armoured vehicles. The Naval …
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Defence Helicopter
Singapore Airshow 2020: Thai army to operate disaster relief Kamovs
5th February 2020
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) signed an MoU with the country’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) on 30 January, to use Ka-32A11BC helicopters …