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04/03/2021
La Thaïlande va moderniser ses Gripen !
La direction de l'ingénierie aéronautique (DAE) de la Royal Thaï Air Force (RTAF) a attribué un contrat pour la mise à niveau des 11 avions de combat multirôles Saab JAS 39 Gripen C/D à la dernière norme MS20. Le contrat est estimé à 20,84 millions de dollars.
L'exigence de la mise à niveau au standard MS20 est désirée depuis 2018 afin de garder la flotte d’avion de combat Gripen C/D à un haut niveau opérationnel. Pour des raisons financière cette dernière a été repoussée. Cette exigence a été réitérée dans le Livre blanc 2020 de la RTAF, avec une date de début prévue en 2021. Selon les informations disponibles, l’objectif de la RTAF est de doté les Gripen des dernières capacités disponibles pour l’avion. L’achat d’armement complémentaire comme le missile à longue portée MBDA Meteor et la mise à jour des AMRAAM et diverses bombes sera effectué plus tard avec un autre programme d’équipement.
Gripen C/D au standard MS20 :
La modernisation au standard MS20 du Gripen C/D englobe les systèmes suivants : une nouvelle architecture électronique pour faire face à l’évolution des menaces et de la guerre électronique à venir. L’arrivée du radar PS-05 Mk4 à antenne mécanique est le développement le plus récent du radar PS-05. Une nouvelle configuration et un nouveau « back-end » complètent et permettent de renforcer les performances en matière de plage de fonctionnement et de détection. Cette nouvelle version à antenne mécanique permet à la version actuelle du Gripen d’emporter le missile MBDA Meteor et la dernière version du Raytheon AIM-120C7 AMRAAM.
Le Saab JAS-39 Gripen C/D MS20 comprend :
Le missile MBDA Meteor.
La bombe SDB (Small Diameter Bombe) GBU-39 ainsi que les GBU-22, GBU-10.
Une nouvelle application radar.
Amélioration de l’autoprotection.
Le GCA Ground Collision Avoidance System.
Des nouveaux équipements de protection (CBRN) qui permettent un vol dans une zone contaminée.
Diverses sécurités en matière de cyberguerre.
Amélioration de liaison électronique Link16 (OTAN) et Link TAU (liaison Gripen).
Amélioration de la liaison au sol CAA/JTAC.
Fonctions de reconnaissance étendues.
Petit rappel :
La Thaïlande a lancé le programme de remplacement partiel de ses Northrop F-5 E/F Tiger II, soit 15 machines appartenant au Squadron 701 basé à Surat Thani (Sud de la Thaïlande). Pour mémoire, la RTAF avait choisi dans les années nonante le Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, mais le contrat fût dénoncé par les Etats-Unis, faute de moyen de paiement du pays du sourire. En effet, celui-ci avait proposé faute de liquidités de payer la moitié des Hornet avec de la viande de poulet et des fruits !
Suite à une seconde évaluation au début des années 2000, c’est le Gripen suédois qui remporta le marché. La commande fût lancée en 2008 pour l’achat d’un premier lot de 6 avions (2 biplaces et 4 monoplaces) assortit d’une option pour 18 autres aéronefs. En parallèle, la RTAF a commandé également au constructeur suédois un Saab 340 Erieye (AEW) ainsi qu’une seconde machine en version commandement aérien et contrôle de liaisons de données. La flotte actuelle de Gripen en Thaïlande est de 11 aéronefs, un appareil ayant été perdu.
Photos : 1 Gripen C RTAF @ Teerawut W 2 Gripen suédois au standard MS20, le Meteor est engagé au côté de diverses bombes 3 Gripen D @ RTAF
La Royal Thaï Air Force (RTAF) a réceptionné trois nouveaux hélicoptères de transport moyen Mil Mi-17V-5 « Hip-H » de fabrication russe. Les appareils ont été officiellement remis à la RTAF le 26 mars lors d'une cérémonie tenue à l'aérodrome d'U-Tapao. Ces hélicoptères ont rejoint les sept premiers Mi-17V-5 exploités par la RTAF.
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Les trois premiers Mi-17V-5 ont été commandés par le RTAF en mars 2008 et livrés en mars 2011, tandis que deux autres ont été commandés en juillet 2014 et remis en novembre 2015. Les commandes des sixième et septième appareil ont été passées en décembre 2017, avec des livraisons à la mi-décembre 2018.
Les hélicoptères sont exploités par le 41e bataillon d’aviation de la RTAF à Lopburi. La Thaïlande continue dans sa politique de diversification, le pays utilise notamment des hélicoptère Airbus H-725 et des Leonardo AW-139. Le fait d’avoir acquis des Mi-17V-5 est en soi une réussite pour la Russie qui tente d’accroître sa position dans la région et notamment avec des offres d’équipement pour la Thaïlande.
Le MIL MI-17V-5 :
Le Mi-17V-5 est un dérivé pour l’exportation de la version russe Mi-8TV-5 re-motorisé par deux Klimov-VK2500, l’appareil est doté d'une rampe de chargement au lieu des portes « Clam-Shell », une porte supplémentaire et un nouveau "nez dauphin". L’avionique de type KNEI-8 est plus moderne est dispose de quatre écrans couleurs de grandes tailles.
Le Mi-17V-5 est la dernière version de l'hélicoptère Mi-17. Cet appareil est destiné à transporter des cargaisons et des parachutistes, ainsi que du fret de grandes dimensions sur un support extérieur. La version armée du Mi-17V-5 a pour tâches d'appuyer par le feu les forces terrestres ou les parachutistes lors du débarquement ou de l'évacuation ainsi que de mener des bombardements de précision. Un système de défense spécial est installé à bord de ce type d'hélicoptère pour le protéger contre les missiles sol-air ennemis.
Defense News May 2021 Global Security army industry
POSTED ON MONDAY, 03 MAY 2021 13:20
Panus Assembly’s newest R600 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) prototype was certificated by the Armament Standard Committee of the Ministry of Defense of Thailand on 25 March 2021, Defense Studies reports. The R600 8x8 is sold at a unit price of 60 million baht (USD 1,969,800). If equipped with Turkey's Aselsan Nefer 30mm remote-controlled turret, the price climbs to 120 million baht (USD 3,939,540).
Panus R600, 8x8 and 8-wheel steering amphibious IFV developed at the Royal Thai Marine Corps' request, here in a command post version. The eight run-flat tires are protected by Hutchinson's Tire Shield system (Picture source: Army Recognition)
As reported by Army Recognition on November 20 during Defense and Security Thailand 2019 exhibition, Somsak Nonpoe, Government Project Director, told the particularly interesting story of the 4x4 HMV-20 vehicle that led to the development of the R600. Initially, Panus delivered two units of an MRAP vehicle to a Marine unit in the south of the country. There, the company representative saw two wrecks of old Cadillac Gage V-150 Commando vehicles blown up on mines. Instead of seeing them scrapped, Panus obtained to completely restore them in a combat condition. Using the experience gathered from this work, the company designed its own vehicle - the AFV-420 - that benefited from many improvements, the most noticeable one being a great four-wheel steering system enabling the vehicle to maneuver through deeply forested areas and narrow village streets. This is amazingly the only armored vehicle of its kind that benefits from this crucial ability.
After the AFV-420 was tested, the Marine Corps asked Panus if they could develop an 8x8 armored vehicle, also benefiting from the all-wheel steering system and made amphibious, the propulsion being carried on by water jets. And Panus made it. So, designed and built in Thailand for the Thai Marine Corps, the R600 prototype was tested for the first time at the vehicle testing ground of the Royal Thai Marine Corps, Royal Thai Navy at Royal Thai Army's Vehicle Test Range in Kanchanaburi province on 28 August 2019. Only after these basic tests were the internal equipment and weapon systems installed in the vehicle. The 30mm turret is manufactured by the Turkish company ASELSAN. The hull is made in China. Panus doesn't want to fight its way among the biggest defense companies but is proud to state that it can fulfill any specific need expressed by a customer.
The R 600 weighs 25 tons, is 8.4 meters long, 3.2 meters wide, 2.75 meters high. The ground clearance is 500 mm. The Cummins engine develops 600 hp and is coupled to an Allison 4500 6-speed automatic transmission. The power to ratio rate is 24hp/t. The 8-wheel steering vehicle can drive either in 8x4 or 8x8.
It can overcome a 60cm vertical obstacle, a 40% slope, and a 60% grade ramp. The top speed on-road is 110 km/h, 14 km/h on water. The operating range is 800 km. The IFV can accommodate 2 crew members and 20 people. The protection level is Stanag 4569 LV.2, or Lv.3 in option.
Panus tested its newest product R600 8x8 wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) prototype at the Royal Thai Marine Corps, Royal Thai Navy at Royal Thai Army's Vehicle Test Range in Kanchanaburi province from 28 August 2019 onwards.
The Panus R600 is amphibious. The propulsion on the water works with water jets (Picture source: Army Recognition
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M72 EC Mk1 New Weapon of Royal Thai Marine Corps
04 Mei 2021
M72EC Mk1 LAW anti tank grenade launcher (photo : Sompong Nondhasa)
M72 EC Mk1 Light Anti-Tank Weapon is an ideal combat-proven weapon for primary individual infantry anti-tank weapon. Lightweight, easy to carry, easy to use, high-shot power.
Raufoss Nammo AS Norway NAMMO as manufacturer Available size calibre 66 mm, weight 3.45 kg, length 780 mm, explosive PBXW-11 weighs 315 grams, armor penetration 450mm with 1,600 m farthest shooting range.
Marine Corps soldier supplied with M 72 EC Mk1 to replace ARMBRUST lightweight unguided anti-tank weapon.
M 72 light tank fight rocket launcher, popular and well known in U.S. Infantry and U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, shooting, destroying tanks, armor and strong bunkers.
Three Chinese VN16 Amphibious Light Tanks for the Royal Thai Marines have Arrived in Thailand
31 Mei 2021
Delivery of three VN16 for Royal Thai Marines Corps (all photos : AAG)
An image published in Thai online social media on May 28, 2021 shows an amphibious light tank or Amphibious Assault Vessel (AAV) model Norinco VN16, total 3 vehicles were shipped by cargo ship from China to Thailand.
The vehicle has a camouflage pattern of the Royal Thai Marine Corps. of the Royal Thai Navy which is probably the port of Sattahip Naval Base. That is often a point for sending military vehicles coming by boat from abroad to Thailand
The current series of images contains two images, most likely taken with a mobile phone at dusk and cloudy. One photo shows three VN16 amphibious light tanks being lifted from a cargo ship which contains pictures of port workers and Thai Marines officers in Thai Navy camouflage field uniforms.
Another picture will see the car#1 vehicle labeled with English text stating that the product is Amphibious Armored Assault Vehicle VN16 dimensions, weight and the destination of delivery is Thai Marines, Sattahip District, Chon Buri Province, Thailand, with a short video showing the VN16 moving from the pier to the road.
Last September 2020 on website, the information center for procurement and mid-price, the Royal Thai Navy has announced a project to purchase 3 phase 1 amphibious assault vehicles for 398,143,400 baht ($ 12,579,570.05) from NORINCO, People's Republic of China.
Norinco China delivered three VN16 amphibious assault vehicles to the Royal Thai Marine Corps within just 8 months since the announcement of selecting a supply model, this is very fast.
It is understood that three additional second phase amphibious assault vehicles will be purchased in the fiscal year 2022. From the total demand for 6 vehicles, if the project is not cut from the defense budget of 2022 due to the Covid-19 epidemic, Thailand has been facing for many years.
Which the Marine Corps Royal Thai Navy there has been a need for a new tank to replace five Type 69-II main tanks long after it was unable to supply 15 LT-105 ASCOD light tanks from Spain in the 1990s due to defense budget cuts due to the economic crisis in 1997.
The amphibious assault vehicle VN16 will be the new main force of Marine Tank Company, Marine Armored Amphibian Vehicle Battalion, Marine Division, RTMC. By the dissolution of the Marine Assault Amphibian Battalion and Marine Tank Battalion (You can see that the VN16 has the same camouflage paint as the AAV7A1 amphibious vehicle), according to the plan to restructure the force of the new Marine Corps Command.
The VN16 is an export version of an amphibious light tank ZTD-05 stationed in the People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps (PLAMC) designed and manufactured by NORINCO, a Chinese defence industry enterprise.
The Royal Thai Marine Corps is the second export customer for the VN16, following the Venezuelan Bolivarian Marine Corps, supplied with the VN18 belt amphibious infantry combat vehicle, the export version of the ZBD-05 amphibious infantry combat vehicle that the Chinese Marines have.
PUBLISHED: 21 JUNE 2021 LAST UPDATED: 21 JUNE 2021
Third C295W for Thailand
The Thai Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ordered an additional Airbus C295W transport aircraft. The transporter will be delivered to the Kong Thap Bok Thai (RTA, Royal Thai Army) for use with the AATD Fixed Wing RTA VIP sq based at Bangkok/Don Muang.
It is not reported when the aircraft will be delivered. Looking at the C295 production overview, there are eleven white-tails for which no customer has been officially reported yet.
Royal Thai Army Procured 3 Kodiak 100 for 299 Million Baht
30 Agustus 2021
Kodiak 100 aircraft (photo : Angkasa Review)
The Royal Thai Army has a project to procure light general-purpose aircraft, equipped with standard equipment with repair parts and ground equipment of 3 units according to the project of procuring general-purpose aircraft to replace 2 types of U-17B type general purpose aircraft, totaling 4 units, including aircraft hangar and aircraft hangar and 2 helicopters and a pilot and aircraft mechanic training course. The responsible person is Department of Transportation, Royal Thai Army, budget 299.938 million baht, with the median price derived from a single operator, Forth Corporation Public Company Limited.
According to the data, FORTH is the representative of the Kodiak 100 aircraft in Southeast Asia. Which makes it quite certain that the aircraft that the Army will procure will be the Kodiak 100, with an average price of about 99 million baht per aircraft.
The Kodiak 100 is a single-wing propeller-engine passenger plane. Travel speed 183 knots, flying range 2,096 kilometers, use 1 pilot and can transport 9 passengers. In Thailand, there are 2 Kodiak 100 privately owned boats and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment 1 unit.
Cessna U-17B Skywagon of the Royal Thai Army (photo : Wings Aviation)
The Royal Thai Army has already had two general-purpose aircraft procurement projects, which are two C208Bs from Cessna and a PC-12NGX from Pilatus 1 and 3 Kodiak 100s, a total of 4.
It is unclear what the Army plans for the C208B and Kodiak 100, as both are of the same class. have similar performance and can be used differently which, if comparing the advantages and disadvantages, including the use There should be no need for two similar aircraft to be procured. (Compare as simple as procuring a Camry and Accord to work together). The procurement of a small number of different aircraft made it difficult for both pilots and mechanics to train. Spare parts stocking, maintenance, and operation are often more costly than procuring a single aircraft.
The Army has a number of U-17Bs in service. Therefore, it is expected that more aircraft will be procured in the future. Which must see if there will be another aircraft model added or not or how will the Army plan to deploy all three light aircraft that are similarly procured and that differ in performance and functionality?
Royal Thai Navy Camcopter S-100 UAV (photo : Theviralinfo)
The Royal Thai Navy operates a mixed fleet of UAVs, but it is adding more Austrian-built Camcopters to the mix.
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is preparing to procure two additional Camcopter S-100 UAVs from Schiebel to enhance its reconnaissance capability and patrol sea areas in Thailand’s south.
The House of Representatives agreed to spend a total budget of THB570 million ($18.38 million) for these systems in August.
The RTN procured its first two Camcopter S-100s for THB600 million ($19.4 million) in 2020. Their main operating station is Pak Phanang District in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, where they operate with RTN frigates.
Naval Transportation Department, Royal Thai Navy announced to acquire 2 of Eight-wheel drive (8x8) Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) and 6 of Four-wheel drive (4x4) Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPV).
The Thailand's company competitors include R600 8x8 by Panus Assembly Co.,Ltd. and Black Widow Spider (BWS) 8x8 by Preecha Thavorn Industry for Amphibious APC 8x8 and First Win II by Chaiseri metal & rubber Co. Ltd. for MPV 4x4.
According to the Department of Naval Transport The Royal Thai Navy has announced a project to purchase 2 wheeled armored vehicles (8x8) and a project to purchase 6 armored vehicles 4x4 multipurpose vehicles (type 4x4) on 30 August 2021.
Chaiseri First Win II 4x4 armored vehicle (photo : Bangkok Post)
Based on TOR, it is possible that Panus Assembly Thai's R600A 8x8 amphibious armored vehicle will be the winner in the 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle project when compared to Preecha Thavorn Industry's Black Widow Spider 8x8 armored vehicle.
And for the 4x4 multipurpose armored vehicle project, it should be the purchase of the First Win II 4x4 wheeled armored vehicle of Chaiseri Thai company in addition to the same project in 2020, all of which support the Thai internal security industry of the Thai Navy.
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Thai Marines Unveils the VN16 Light Amphibious Tank
01 Oktober 2021
A picture appeared that marked the debut of an amphibious light tank or an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) type Norinco VN16 Chinese of the Thai Marines, Royal Thai Navy (RTN) (photos : RTMC)
Automotive parade ceremony of the Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) and the Naval Air and Coastal Defense Command on the occasion of retirement of Admiral Chatchai Sriworakhan, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy at the Royal Thai Marine Corps Headquarters Krom Luang Chumphon Camp, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province on September 27, 2021.
2 of 3 the total number of VN16 amphibious assault vehicles in camouflage color scheme of the Royal Thai Marines Three cars with pictures published in Thai online social media at the end of May 2021 said they had been transported by boat to Thailand joined the mechanized parade in the ceremony with other equipment of the Royal Thai Marines, such as the AAV7A1 amphibious vehicle that has been modernized by Thai Chaiseri, the BTR-3E1 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle, the V-150 4x4 wheeled armored vehicle and HMMWV trucks, Type 51 4x4, etc.
Over the years, the Royal Thai Navy's automotive parade ceremonies have often introduced the latest equipment in service in the Royal Thai Marines, such as Rubber wheel self-propelled artillery ATMG 155mm/52cal built in Thailand in the year 2020.
The VN16 amphibious assault vehicle will be the new main force of the Tank Company, the Amphibious Panzer Battalion, Marine Corps (Marine Tank Company, Marine Armored Amphibian Vehicle Battalion, Marine Division, RTMC) to be formed by the dissolution of the Marine Assault Amphibian Battalion, the Marine Corps Battalion and the Marine Tank Battalion.
The VN16 is an export version of the ZTD-05 amphibious light tank in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps (PLAMC: People's Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps). The Royal Thai Marines are the second export customer after the Venezuelan Bolivarian Marine Corps.
Website: The Royal Thai Navy's Central Procurement and Price Information Center has announced a project to purchase 3 amphibious assault vehicles Phase 1 for 398,143,400 baht ($12,579,570.05) from NORINCO, the People's Republic of China in September, 2013.
Norinco, China delivered 3 VN16 amphibious assault vehicles to the Thai Marines within just 8 months since the announcement of the procurement selection, so it's very fast.
It is understood that Thai Marines Royal Thai Navy want to procure VN16 Phase 2, adding 3 more cars to complete 6 cars in the fiscal year 2022 that will begin in October 2021 if the project has not been cut from the impact of Covid-19.
Airbus Helicopters H135 trainer helicopter serial 20203 of 202nd Squadron, Wing 2, Royal Thai Air Force (photo : AAG)
The official appearance of the helicopter Airbus Helicopters H135 (local named Type 13), number 20203, which is in service at Squadron 202, Wing 2, Khok Kruat, Lopburi, confirms that the Royal Thai Air Force has been delivered to service on schedule in the year 2021.
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered to supply 6 helicopters H135 in the amount of 1,327,791,100 baht ($43,353,707) in February 2020 to be used as a new training helicopter in Squadron 202. Newly established after the release of helicopter 8 Bell 206B.
Designation as a helicopter Type 13 For the H135 helicopter, it also confirms that 5 helicopters of the Type 12 Sikorsky S-70i, which are stationed at the 201 Royal Guard Squadron 2, have been officially designated in the history records of the Air Force Museum as well.
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Sujet: Re: Armée Thailandaise/Royal Thai Armed Forces Ven 5 Nov 2021 - 19:09
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RTAF Demonstrates the Network-Centric Operation of the Gripen C/D
05 November 2021
Demonstration of air operations using the network-centric operation was held on October 26, 2021 (photos : RTAF)
Demonstration of the performance and capability of network-centric air operations (NCO: Network Centric Operation) to extend to multi-domain operations (MDO: Multi Domain Operation) based on Tactical Data Links of the Thai Army (Data Link TH).
Wing 7 has been flying fighter aircraft Saab Gripen (local name : Type 20) Saab Gripen D, number 70101 and 70102 of Squadron 701 with airborne early warning aircraft Saab 40 AEW/B Erieye Squadron 702 over the Gulf of Thailand.
On October 26, 2021, it was the latest demonstration of the capability of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to supply an integrated air defense system from Sweden under the Peace Suvarnabhumi project full service 10 years since the year 2010.
The Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) has looked at joint operations between the armed forces. For example, the Saab 9LV combat system installed on the HTMS Chakri Naruebet helicopter carrier, HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej frigate and the HTMS Naresuan-class frigate, HTMS Naresuan and HTMS Taksin.
Using the Link RTN tactical network, it can be linked to the Link T network of fighter jets Saab Gripen C/D, and Saab 340 ERIEYE, which later developed into Link TH, The tactical network of the Royal Thai Army by declaring the policy of the Air Force Commander fiscal year 2022 by Air Chief Marshal Naphadej Thupatemie, current Air Force Commander has mentioned including guidelines for the development of the Data Link network.
Saab Gripen C/D 11 units in the 701 Squadron from the total supply 12 machines with the loss of Gripen C No. 70108 in 2017. According to the plan in 2020, there will be two major projects, Project to develop the capacity of maintenance Gripen C/D, medium price limit 629,224,200 baht ($20,961,358 or 175,505,261 Swedish Krona), most likely a modernization of the MS20 instruction set standard.
And a project to procure 1 Gripen C/D fighter aircraft for the 701 Squadron to have 12 complete machines in the fiscal year 2023-2025, but it is uncertain whether the Swedish company Saab will open the production line, can or not and now the Swedish Air Force does not have a spare aircraft for sale.
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Sujet: Re: Armée Thailandaise/Royal Thai Armed Forces Ven 26 Nov 2021 - 21:22
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Royal Thai Air Force awards contract for fleet of Beechcraft AT-6 aircraft
Defense Aviation News November 2021 aerospace air force industry
POSTED ON FRIDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2021 14:08
Textron Aviation Defense LLC announced a $143 million contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for an Integrated System in support of the 41st Wing light attack operations at Chiang Mai Air Base. The historic contract — for eight Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine aircraft, ground support equipment, spare parts, training and other equipment — establishes Thailand as the international launch customer for the USAF’s latest light attack aircraft. The work in support of this procurement will take place at the company’s Wichita, Kansas facilities.
The contract for the AT-6 — designated the Beechcraft AT-6TH in Thailand — supports the modernization and interoperability objectives at the forefront of the mutual defense cooperation between the U.S. and Thailand (Picture source: Textron)
The Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. company.
“We are honored the Royal Thai Air Force has competitively selected the Beechcraft AT-6 to conduct a broad array of missions in support of its border security and its anti-smuggling, counter-narcotics and anti-human trafficking operations,” said Thomas Hammoor, president and chief executive officer of Textron Aviation Defense LLC. “The RTAF is a key U.S. security ally and operator of one of the most advanced air forces in Asia Pacific. Its extensive market research and stringent procurement process sought the alignment of best cost, schedule, and performance to replace its existing fleet of aging Aero L-39 Albatros aircraft and advance the capabilities of its fleet with the latest technology.”
The contract for the AT-6 — designated the Beechcraft AT-6TH in Thailand — supports the modernization and interoperability objectives at the forefront of the mutual defense cooperation between the U.S. and Thailand. The contract also contributes to the growth of Thailand’s aerospace industry detailed in the 10-year Royal Thai Air Force Purchase and Development (P&D) Plan, complies with requirements set forth by the Thai National Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC) and empowers RTAF light attack aircrew with a vital technological advantage.
“RTAF pilots and concerned parties found the attributes of the AT-6 procurement program extremely favorable,” stated AM Pongsawat Jantasarn, RTAF’s chairman of the procurement committee. “It will also benefit both Thai and U.S. mutual interests, strengthening the enduring strategic partnership between our nations.”
The contract signing, witnessed by RTAF Air Chief Marshal Chanon Mungthanya, aligns the procurement with the Thai government’s S-Curve 11 strategy — a program that pioneers development of the Thai domestic defense industry, cultivates diversity and supports involvement across foreign and Thai companies.
The Beechcraft AT-6TH becomes the second RTAF procurement contracted in support of S-Curve 11. The first procurement under the new strategy was the Beechcraft T-6TH Texan II, awarded in 2020. The Ministry of Defense supports the S-Curve 11 strategy and the two procurements.
Textron Aviation Defense training of RTAF maintenance professionals is set to begin in Thailand in 2023, while pilot training is set to begin in Wichita in 2024. The Beechcraft AT-6TH will join the Royal Thai fleet in 2024.
The contract also contributes to the growth of Thailand’s aerospace industry detailed in the 10-year Royal Thai Air Force Purchase and Development (P&D) Plan, complies with requirements set forth by the Thai National Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC) and empowers RTAF light attack aircrew with a vital technological advantage (Picture source: Textron)
About the Beechcraft AT-6TH & Beechcraft AT-6E Wolverine
Purpose-built for light attack, counter-insurgency and Countering Violent Extremist Organizations (C-VEO) missions, the high performance, low risk Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine capitalizes on the proven heritage of the T-6 Texan II and delivers 4th generation capabilities at 2nd generation acquisition, operating and sustainment costs. The U.S. Air Force is the first U.S. operator of the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine and Thailand is the first international operator.
About the Beechcraft T-6TH Texan II & Beechcraft T-6C Texan II
Purpose-built for a wide range of capabilities, the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II prepares military pilots for real world missions. Tens of thousands of aviators worldwide have begun their aviation careers in the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II. Textron Aviation Defense designed each training capability – from initial pilot screens to advanced operational training – to support military requirements, equipping pilots with the expertise and confidence to graduate and achieve success in their next phase of training. In operation across two NATO military flight schools and 12 nations, the global fleet of nearly 1,000 T-6s has surpassed 4.6 million flight hours and achieves daily readiness rates of up to 91% among the international T-6 fleet. Thailand is the first Asian nation and the eleventh international fleet operator of the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II.
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Sujet: Re: Armée Thailandaise/Royal Thai Armed Forces Sam 27 Nov 2021 - 17:43
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RTAF Received 2 EC 725 Helicopter
27 November 2021
EC725 number 20309 and 20310 of the RTAF (photo : RTAF)
Air Chief Marshal Chawapon Yimpong, Commander-in-Chief of Aviation Division 2, together with Deputy Commander of Aviation Division 2, Chief of Staff of Aviation Division 2 welcomed the group of pilots and staff members from AIRBUS HELICOPTER Company on the occasion that AIRBUS HELICOPTER Company delivered EC725 helicopter (locally named Type 11) number 20309 and 20310 at the hangar, Squadron 203, Wing 2 on November 24, 2021.
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JAN 4
Panus unveils modified R600 8x8 Amphibious IFV for Royal Thai Marines
Army Recognition reported the unveiling of Thai company Panus' R600 8x8 amphibious armored vehicle at Defense & Security Thailand 2019. Defense Studies provides information and pictures published by the manufacturer on December 10, 2021, of a modified version of this vehicle designed for the Royal Thai Marines.
Prototype of the modified Panus R600 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) at the company's facility in Phanat Nikhom District, Chonburi Province, Thailand. (Picture source: Panus Assembly)
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