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Asian defence firms eye win amid global tension
News, Manishi Raychaudhuri, Published on 26/01/2026
» Geopolitical tensions were sky-high in 2025, and US President Donald Trump's recent military actions in Venezuela and bid for Greenland suggest the international temperature won't be dropping any time soon.
Thai-Cambodian border deal chances 'in doubt'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/11/2025
» A peace agreement signed in Malaysia between Thailand and Cambodia to manage their border dispute has been widely welcomed although security analysts warn that its long-term sustainability remains uncertain.
Cabinet permits changes to sub deal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved amendments to the long-delayed Chinese procurement submarine project, including a switch from German-made engines to Chinese-made ones and a 1,217-day extension to the construction timeline.
Thai weapon exports eyed
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Defence Ministry is seeking to amend four acts to allow the export of Thai-made weapons as part of its policy to boost the country's defence industry.
Kyiv faces 'difficult' May as arms supply faces delays
News, Peter Apps, Published on 08/05/2024
» Shortly after the US House of Representatives signed off its $61 billion (2.2 trillion baht) deal of military support for Ukraine last month, social media feeds run by the government in Kyiv showed US-supplied HIMARS batteries firing 16 rockets in quick succession into nearby territory held by Russia.
Sub swap proposal 'must stay in budget'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 31/10/2023
» The government's plan to procure alternative armaments instead of a submarine is reasonable as long as it keeps within budget, according to the House committee on national security.
Global ammunition race may decide Ukraine war
News, Peter Apps, Published on 08/05/2023
» At the US Army Ammunition Plant in President Joe Biden's hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, production lines are running day and night through the working week to deliver artillery shells.
Simple Myanmar fix
News, Postbag, Published on 27/03/2022
» Re: "Junta 'ordered attacks' on civilians," (BP, March 25).
Youth can teach us a lot
News, Postbag, Published on 06/06/2021
» Re: "PM shows he has political resilience," (OpEd, June 4).
Prayut denies helping Tatmadaw
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/03/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday denied reports saying that the government sent supplies to Myanmar's army, known as the Tatmadaw, to support them.