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Thailand bid to make defense tech industry self-reliant
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Saab’s Gripen Evolved As Electronic Warfare Platform
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The RTAF needs modern quality aircraft, says Thai Air Force chief
The air force needs new, advanced aircraft to strengthen the nation’s defences, newly appointed air force chief, ACM Napadej Dhupatemiya, said in an interview with Strait Times. He said his father, former air force chief […]
Defense Industry
Thailand To Buy More KAI T-50TH Advanced Trainer Aircraft
The Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF’s) Directorate of Operations has announced that it will procure an additional two T-50TH Golden Eagle lead-in fighter trainer aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The Royal Thai Air Force […]
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RTAF Denies Report Of F-35 Purchase, Opt In For Gripen E/F
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has downplayed reports it is planning to acquire a new fleet of high-tech, expensive fighter jets, — the US-made F-35 stealth multi-role combat aircraft. Air force commander ACM Maanat […]
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China’s FC-20CE To Participate Thailand’s F-16A/B Replacement Bid
According to Chinese media outlet Sina, the Royal Thai Air Force has proposed a new generation of fighter aircraft to replace the existing F-16A/B fighter, and China’s J-10C fighter is one of the potential candidates. […]
Defense Industry
South Korean KAI Aims To Export KF-21 Fighter At $65 Million Apiece
From flying cars to private satellites, the paradigm of global aerospace industry is shifting faster than ever. After SpaceX ushered in the dawn of the “new space” age, private players are now making an aggressive […]
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South Korea Rolls Out Homegrown KF-21 (KFX) Fighter Jets With Huge Export Potentials
South Korea unveiled its homegrown supersonic jet fighter on Friday, joining an exclusive club of military aviation giants and setting the stage for a $5.2 billion program it hopes will be a top export driver […]
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Royal Thai Air Force To Upgrade Saab 340 AEW&C
Thailand operates quite an eclectic fleet of aircraft from around the world, but it does have plans to modernise and streamline its inventory. Thailand is working to fill capability gaps in its military aircraft fleet, […]
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Brazilian Gripen E Starts Supersonic Flight Test
The Brazilian air force’s Saab F-39E Gripen fighter has started a supersonic flight test phase. The aircraft will be flying from the Gripen Flight Test Center at Embraer’s facilities in Gaviao Peixoto in southeast Brazil, […]