DefenceTalkUkraine has delivered the first five main battle tanks to Thailand of a 2011 order worth over $200 million, a state-run arms exporter said Wednesday. The shipment is part of an order of 49 Oplot-M tanks to be put in service with the Royal Thai Armed Forces in the near future. The Ukrainian tanks arrived […]https://www.defencetalk.com/ukraine-delivers-main-battle-tanks-to-thailand-50268/

DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by the Royal Thai Air Force to supply additional AN/TPS-78 air defense and surveillance radar systems. Under the terms of the contract, Northrop Grumman will begin supplying equipment to the Royal Thai Air Force in 2015. The company will also provide training, spares and logistics support. “With this award, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-to-supply-air-defense-radar-systems-to-royal-thai-air-force-49752/

DefenceTalkWarships from 17 countries steamed into Sydney Harbour Friday for a nautical extravaganza marking the centenary of Australia’s emergence as an independent sea power. Naval vessels from nations including China, France, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the United States and former colonial power Britain passed through the entrance of the famous harbor where they joined 16 tall […]https://www.defencetalk.com/global-armada-steams-into-sydney-for-naval-centenary-49286/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has signed a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Korea, for development and integration of combat management and radar systems on a new frigate for the Royal Thai Navy. The order amounts to MSEK 850. The contract comprises of combat management system and radar system. Saab is the combat […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-wins-order-for-combat-management-and-radar-for-thai-navy-frigate-49255/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress June 7 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Thailand of 6 UH-72A Lakota Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $77 million. The Government of Thailand has requested a possible sale of 6 UH-72A Lakota Helicopters, spare and repair parts, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/thailand-requests-uh-72a-lakota-helicopters-48212/

DefenceTalkAfter a long delivery flight from Sweden, FMV has now delivered the seventh, eighth and ninth JAS 39 Gripen aircrafts to the Royal Thai Air Force. The entire order consists of twelve planes. On behalf of the Defence Export Agency FMV has coordinated the delivery and Gunnar Lindberg, who is project manager at FMV Test […]https://www.defencetalk.com/three-gripen-fighter-aircraft-delivered-to-thailand-47393/

DefenceTalkCombined forces from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai air force and Republic of Singapore air force joined forces today to execute Cope Tiger 13 here March 10. The annual field training exercise, comprised of aviation and ground units, is designed to enhance interoperability and relations amongst each nation’s air forces. “Cope Tiger offers U.S. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/cope-tiger-13-commences-in-thailand-47115/

DefenceTalkSweden exported 30 percent less weapons in 2012 compared with the record high amount of 2011, show new figures from the National Agency for Non-Proliferation and Export Controls. The countries that buy the most Swedish weapons are India, Saudi Arabia, France, Pakistan and Thailand. The total value of the 2012 exports was just under SEK […]https://www.defencetalk.com/swedish-weapons-exports-fall-46907/