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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.
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.
Minister set to appeal for new helicopters
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/03/2024
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Sunday said he would appeal a House sub-committee decision to reject a funding request for a new Russian-made helicopter for the ministry's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM).
RTAF highlights need for new military hardware
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) yesterday unveiled a new white paper containing analyses of possible threats from now until 2037 and airspace security preparations.
New Cambodia border gate to boost trade
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/02/2024
» Thailand and Cambodia will soon open the Ban Nong Ian-Stung Bot border gate to boost logistics and trade between the two countries.
Defence minister preps for talks with Cambodia
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/02/2024
» The Ministry of Defence is formulating proposals for talks with Cambodia, aimed at promoting border peace and solving issues related to overlapping border areas between the two nations.
Air force wants B19bn for new fighters
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/01/2024
» The air force aims to submit a request asking for a 19-billion-baht budget in the next fiscal year to procure new fighter jets, according to its commander-in-chief.
PM confirms handout delay pending anti-graft study
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/01/2024
» The government will move ahead with the 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme, but its launch will be postponed pending a study from the anti-graft agency.
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.
Military generals halved by 2027
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/01/2024
» The number of generals at the Defence Ministry will be cut in half within three years as part of the government's policy to downsize the armed forces, Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang says.