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Chinese sub alternatives set to be finalised
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 02/04/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang is looking to finalise talks this month with China on the government's plan to procure alternative ships instead of a submarine.
Navy set to shed light on sinking ship
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/04/2024
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) will announce the findings of an investigation into the sinking of HTMS Sukhothai on April 9, according to a source.
China vessel procurement talks to begin 'this week'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/03/2024
» Seoul: Talks between China and the Royal Thai Navy on the procurement of either two offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) or a frigate under the RTN's updated submarine procurement plan with Beijing will begin this week, according to Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang.
Korea pitches fighter jets to defence minister Sutin
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/03/2024
» Seoul: Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has proposed to sell FA50 light fighters to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) which plans to spend 19 billion baht in the next fiscal year to procure new fighter jets, according to a source in the Defence Ministry.
China agrees to supply ship instead of sub to navy
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Chinese government has agreed in principle to supply either two patrol vessels or a frigate to the Thai navy instead of a submarine, according to a navy source.
Jet plan meets offset policy: Saab AB
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/03/2024
» Sweden's Saab AB said on Tuesday its proposal to sell Gripen fighter jets to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will meet the government's offset policy and other requirements for national capability development stipulated by the air force.
BRN peace talks still on track, says govt
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 25/03/2024
» The government will continue its peace talks with the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) next month, and urges the group to stop the Deep South attacks, deputy spokeswoman Rudklao Suwankiri said on Sunday.
Paetongtarn joins ‘mini-NDC’ advisory board
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/03/2024
» Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been appointed as one of three advisory board members for the first national defence curriculum for young executives, also known as the mini-NDC course.
Defence to cut back on personnel, restructure forces
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 22/03/2024
» The Ministry of Defence plans to cut back the number of service personnel by 700 over the next three years and will restructure the military, expecting to save up to 34 million baht.
Commander of 'misfiring' navy ship shunted
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/03/2024
» The commander off HTMS Chonburi has been transferred to an inactive post at the Royal Thai Fleet pending an investigation, following an incident where the ship accidentally fired a shell at HTMS Khirirat in Chon Buri's Sattahip district on March 13.