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US, Sweden given extension on jet fighter offers
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/08/2024
» The Defence Ministry has extended the deadline for the US and Sweden to make their final proposals as they compete to sell the air force a new squadron of jet fighters, until next Tuesday.
Chinese to visit for new round of sub negotiations
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 09/05/2024
» A Chinese delegation, including military officials, will visit Thailand next Wednesday for a new round of negotiations in a bid to resolve a long overdue submarine purchase deal.
Navy chief repeats call for submarines purchase
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/04/2024
» Navy chief Adm Adung Phan-iam is repeating his call for Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang to approve the navy's submarine procurement plan, after Mr Sutin retained his position following the latest cabinet reshuffle.
Sutin refutes MFP's 'change money' scandal allegations
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/04/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has denied allegations made by the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) about a so-called "change money" scandal linked to the navy's procurement of a new frigate.
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.
Submarine panel 'must put national interests first'
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/02/2024
» Navy chief Adm Adung Phan-iam says he expects the submarine procurement review panel to make recommendations based on national interests while stressing that submarines have an integral role in the navy's strategy.
Panel to review Chinese sub purchase
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/01/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang said on Tuesday he will set up a panel to review the navy's purchase of Chinese submarines, and denied he had agreed to the use of a Chinese engine instead of the originally specified German diesel motor.
Sub purchase 'still an option'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/01/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang on Monday insisted buying a Chinese-built submarine is still an option, but a final decision must be made by the cabinet.
Sutin backs military modernisation
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/11/2023
» The Defence Ministry stands ready to support the development of stronger, more technologically advanced armed forces to fend off new security threats to the kingdom, according to Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang.
Gentle prod ends submarine dream
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Pheu Thai-led government's decision to acquire a Chinese-made frigate instead of a submarine in the wake of problems and delays with the original purchase came as no surprise following Pheu Thai's intense scrutiny of the scheme.