D&S 2019: Thailand successfully indigenises artillery

18th November 2019 - 23:59 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Bangkok

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Indigenously assembled Thai artillery pieces featured in a dynamic opening ceremony at the Defense & Security 2019 expo in Bangkok, underscoring ongoing success in Thai efforts to become more self-sufficient in terms of military equipment.

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