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Thailand Launches 10-year Military Modernisation Programme 14 Maret 2017 Thailand to increase defence spending from the existing 1.4% of GDP to 2% of GDP by the end of the decade (image : wiki) Thailand"s government has launched a 10-year military development programme through which it intends to address some of its major challenges, including ongoing insurgency in the south. The "Modernisation Plan: Vision 2026", which was announced by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 27 February, contains three objectives: to improve the preparation of the Thai military, to enhance capabilities, and to modernise related structures. The modernisation plan does not provide a specific list of required military assets or capabilities but does provide an outline for Thailand to increase defence spending from the existing 1.4% of GDP to 2% of GDP by the end of the decade, officials confirmed to Jane"s. ( Jane"s ) Modern military plan gets nod   The Defence Council has approved a 10...

Japan and Thailand Edge Towards Defence Trade Agreement 23 Februari 2017 Kawasaki C2 airlifter, max payload 35 ton (photo : Katsonori Kimura) Thailand and Japan are edging closer to finalising a defence trade and technology agreement that could facilitate Japanese defence exports to the Southeast Asian country. Jane"s understands that talks about bilateral defence industrial co-operation are continuing to support potential Japanese sales of equipment including air defence radars and communications systems, as well as major platforms such as the Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft and C-2 transport aircraft. Japan is also understood to be drafting the required legal framework through which Tokyo will allow defence sales. This framework complies with Japan"s Three Principles on the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, which replaced the country"s military export ban in 2014. ( Jane"s ) Militer Indonesia

Russia Plans to Supply to Thailand Four Mi-17V5 in 2017 21 Februari 2017 Mi-17V5 of the Royal Thai Army (photo : thai defensenews) ABU DHABI - RIA Novosti. Russia plans to supply to Thailand four military transport helicopter Mi-17V5, he told RIA Novosti on Sunday during the exhibition of arms IDEX-2017, Deputy General Director of "Rostec" Victor Kladov. Thailand plans to use helicopters in eliminating the consequences of natural disasters and for the deployment of troops. According to the Thai military department, the helicopter has a very good performance, in addition, it is relatively inexpensive and easy to maintain. "The Thai side is extremely satisfied with the operation of Mi-17V5, and we have more applications for these machines, they are implemented as available budget financing, Bangkok their dozakupaet far as I know, we are talking about four cars. (In 2017 - ed)," - he said. ( RIA Novosti ) Militer Indonesia

Boeing to Provide Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and Other Countries with Harpoon Missile Spares 18 Februari 2017 RMAF F/A-18D with AGM-84D Harpoon anti-ship missile (photo : Chaity, Panggilan Pertiwi) The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, is being awarded a $12,399,305 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of spares in support of Harpoon and Stand-Off Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) for the Navy (83); and the governments of Saudi Arabia (143), Australia (5,734), Canada (50), Japan (96), Malaysia (17), Turkey (11), India (24), Taiwan (3), and Thailand (1).   Work will be performed in McKinney, Texas (29.56 percent); St. Charles, Missouri (21.51 percent); Black Mountain, North Carolina (15.04 percent); Joplin, Missouri (14.72 percent); Beverly, Massachusetts (4.24 percent); Burnely, United Kingdom (3.30 percent); Galena, Kansas (3.26 percent); Hayward, California (2.83 percent); Lititz, Pennsylvania (1.40 percent); Landsdale, Pennsylvania (1.01 percent); St. Lo...

Thailand would to Buy 12 Mi-17 Helicopters 14 Februari 2017 Mi-17V5 of the Royal Thai Army (photo : prachatalk) Thailand said it would purchase 12 transport helicopters Mi-17V5 from Russia to replace the CH-47D Chinook of US-made. This information is commanding the Royal Thai Army, General Thirachay Nakvanit said in a seminar on Implementing defense industry cooperation between Russia and Thailand capital Bangkok took place at the end of last January. Once you"ve used a number of Russian helicopters, Thailand wants to buy helicopters Mi-17V5 Russia, first of all to carry out remedial works to natural disasters and emergencies, as well as to ensure the deployment of troops. Thirachay Nakvanit minister said Thai Army budget request sent to the Cabinet, based on the price of Russian helicopters. The general also said that Russian aircraft had very good features, durable, cheap, easy repair and maintenance. Under the plan, Russia and Thailand will sign a number of documents concerning...

Rudal KS-1CM Thailand Ditampilkan ke Publik 04 Februari 2017 Sistem rudal pertahanan udara KS-1CM Angkatan Udara Thailand (all photos : AAG) Pada peringatan Hari Anak lalu selain pertunjukan aerobatik juga dilakukan pameran oleh Angkatan Udara Thailand yang bertempat di  Wing 7 Surat Thani. Pada pameran ini untuk pertama kalinya juga ditampilkan peluncur rudal permukaan-ke-udara berjarak medium jenis  Kai Shan-1CM ( KS-1CM) yang dipasok oleh China. Sebelumnya dilaporkan bahwa Angkatan Udara Thailand membeli sistem rudal KS-1C bersama dengan Turkmenistan. Namun demikian tidak dijelaskan rincian perbedaan antara KS-1C dan KS-1CM milik Angkatan Udara Thailand ini. ( AAG ) Militer Indonesia

Thailand Aims to Operate Fleet of Three Submarines by 2026 18 Januari 2017 Chinese S-26T SSK model at Royal Thai Navy Ship Tech.III 2016 (photo : AAGTH1) The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has outlined a requirement to operationalise its planned fleet of three submarines by 2026, and is currently in the process of submitting this proposal to the country"s military government. The matter was disclosed by Captain Prawoot Rodmanee, chief of the RTN"s submarine squadron, during his presentation at UDT Asia 2017 in Singapore on 17 January. The captain was giving a brief on the RTN"s plans for the future, including updates to the service"s plans to establish a submarine fleet. Thailand is largely believed to be acquiring the S26T (Thailand) diesel-electric submarine (SSK), a modified export version of the Yuan-class (Type 041) platform from China. ( Jane"s ) Militer Indonesia

Thailand Wants to Purchase Dozens of T-90 Tanks from Russia 18 Januari 2017 T-90 main battle tank (photo : contract-army) Thailand, Russia promote defence cooperation Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand and Russia have discussed the implementation of arms deals and defence industry cooperation during a meeting between Russian Ambassador to Thailand Kirill Barsky and Thai chief of the Defence Forces, General Surapong Suwana-adth in Bangkok on January 17. According to the Thai army, at the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of shared interest, including developing the defence industry in Thailand. Thai media stated that the country wants to purchase dozens of T-90 tanks from Russia. Thailand is also about to sign a counter-terrorism deal with Russia. In 2016, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy PM, also Minister of Defence Prawit Wongsuwan visited Russia to bolster bilateral relations, promote arms deals and joint defence industry development. During his visit in May 2016, P...

Thailand to Terminate Contract of Oplot Tanks 12 Januari 2017 RTA Oplot tank (photo : News) Thailand refused to buy Ukrainian tanks MOSCOW - RIA Novosti. Thailand Ministry of Defense to terminate the contract with Kiev on supply tanks "Oplot" because of the failure by the Ukrainian side of the agreement, according to Ukrainian edition of " Vesti " referring to the statement by the head of the military department of the Thai Pravita Vongsumona. According to General Vongsumona, according to the contract signed yet in 2011, the Thai army was to receive 49 tanks by October 2017, but began to supply problems. Last year, the Ukrainian side has provided only 20 tanks. In Bangkok, it said that the situation is mainly due to the internal situation in Ukraine. After that the army committee of Thailand, making decisions about procurement of military equipment, reduced the volume of orders in the Ukraine, and then completely transferred to tanks in China. With China signed a co...

Thailand Relies on M109 Simulators 11 Januari 2017 M109 simulator (photo : Shephard) The Royal Thai Army (RTA) is an ardent user of Howitzer Crew Trainers (HCT) for its M109 crews, with their software upgraded to the latest version in 2015. Delivered to the army’s Artillery Centre on 29 January 2003, Thailand acquired the HCTs from Van Halteren Defence in the Netherlands for a price of $2 million. The HCT is an indoor simulator for the M109A5 155mm self-propelled howitzer, providing a realistic environment to train crews.  The HCT has three main parts. The first is the instructor station, a control section used to set training situations, and to correct, record and evaluate the results of each training session for debriefings.  The second part is the training station, a transparent compartment allowing instructors to view crews and training situations. It is arranged to mimic the interior of an M109A5 turret, and it features all the equipment needed by gunners. The final...

MTS-209 Selected to Support Thailand T-50 Trainer Aircraft 10 Januari 2017 MTS-209 Common Armament Test Set (photo : Marvin Test) Irvine, CA. – Marvin Test Solutions’ MTS-209 Common Armament Test Set has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) as part of the support package for a group of T-50TH aircraft purchased by the Thai Air Force in 2015 and slated for delivery in the next 24 months. The new aircraft will replace aging L-39 Albatros trainers. The T-50 “Golden Eagle” was jointly developed by KAI and Lockheed Martin as a multi-role trainer and has several variants, including a light combat aircraft, capable of supersonic speeds. Artist"s impression on T-50TH (image : Pantip) The MTS-209 (also referred-to as the Stores Suspension Unit Tester, or SSUT) is a state-of-the-art portable test set for various armament systems used on the F-16, F-15, F-18, T-50, TA-50, FA-50, Hawk and additional aircraft, supporting a wide range of Alternate Mission Equipmen...