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‘Top Guns’ in full control
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/07/2022
» The intrusion of a fighter jet from Myanmar into Thai airspace last month has provided ammunition for another political attack against the government, which insisted it has been defending the nation’s territorial integrity to its full capacity.
US to decide if air force can run F35s
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/04/2022
» The United States Air Force is to send an inspection team to determine the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) readiness to operate and maintain a new generation of fighter jets, which the latter is pushing to purchase, a source said.
Air force panel eyes latest US fighter jets
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/03/2022
» A committee studying a fighter jet procurement plan has concluded that Thailand should buy fifth-generation fighters from the United States, as they are best suited to the country's needs, AVM Prapas Sornchaidee, spokesman for the air force, said.
Govt blinded by science
News, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2022
» The government's axeing of two science and math projects, despite a total cost for both of only 700 million baht, raises doubts about how serious it is about improving science and technology education.
Military deals need scrutiny
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/01/2022
» On this date each year, the military marks the Royal Thai Armed Forces Day with pomp and pageantry, with soldiers marching to showcase the forces' strength and solidarity. In the past couple of years, the celebration has improved for the better, with more social campaigns incorporated into the activities for the day, in an effort to keep the military relevant to society in the modern age.
Combat unready purchase
News, Postbag, Published on 02/01/2022
» Re: "Air Force eyes F-35 stealth jets", (BP, Dec 3).
Japan to buy 105 F-35 US stealth warplanes: Trump
AFP, Published on 28/05/2019
» TOKYO - Japan plans to buy 105 US-made stealth warplanes, Donald Trump said on Monday, which the US President said would give Tokyo the largest F35 fleet of any US ally.
Singapore to buy four F-35s, with option for eight more
AFP, Published on 01/03/2019
» SINGAPORE: Singapore plans to buy four US-made F-35 jet fighters -- one of the most advanced warplanes ever built -- to update its ageing current fleet, the defence minister said on Friday.