The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) held an anointing ceremony for its newest Landing Platform Dock (LPD) ship, HTMS Chang (792), on Saturday, 18 May, at Sattahip Naval Base in Chonburi…

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will supply 6 of its advanced Sea Mini-POP sensor payloads to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) to enhance the capabilities of the RTN's patrol vessels to…

The Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet, Adm. Samuel Paparo, recently made a visit to Thailand during which he visited the Royal Thai Navy’s RQ-21A Squadron 104 and Naval…

The Royal Navy (RTN) will soon strengthen its coastal surveillance capabilities with new radar systems currently being delivered by Terma. The current deliveries consist of several radars systems for sites…

The United States Navy (USN) has formally handed over RQ-21A Blackjack Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) in a ceremony held in Bangkok on Tuesday (24…

Royal Thai Navy (RTN) will procure two Schiebel S-100 Camcopter UAV systems for THB556 million (US$16.66 million). The purchase will increase the strength of the RTN’s S-100 systems to four…

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has invited bids from local companies for 8x8 and 4x4 armored fighting vehicles (AFV). Five local defense companies will submit their products to win the…

RUAG MRO International will install glass cockpits and new mission equipment as well as modernize avionics systems on Dornier 228 aircraft of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). RUAG will initially…

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has operationalized two Bang Rachan-class mine hunters which passed Final Acceptance Testing in June. Both mine hunters are now fully equipped with upgraded mine hunting…

BAE Systems has announced a new contract for a second 90 metre Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Royal Thai Navy.  

The state-run China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation officially introduced its S-26T submarine to the defense ministry of Thailand on January 12 to strengthen the military-to-military relationship between Beijing and Bangkok.

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH has been commissioned by the Korean yard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) with the supply and integration of a bow sonar (ASO) as well as a…

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is likely to accept the continuation of the S26T submarine project with Chinese CHD 620 engine - a source in the service said today. The…

BAE Systems is eyeing opportunities offshore patrol vessels (OPV) for the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and is participating at the ongong show with a wide range of its defence products.…

BAE Systems is eyeing opportunities offshore patrol vessels (OPV) for the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and is participating at the ongong show with a wide range of its defence products.…

Saab is showcasing a selection of its state-of-the-art defence solutions, at the ongoing show, even as it looks to grow its existing relationships with the Thai armed forces. Saab has…

Thailand is diversifying its military procurement choices for the modernisation of its armed forces. It has traditionally depended on the USA for military equipment; however, China and South Korea are…

Thailand’s Armed Forces are Accelerating their UAS Induction PlansThe Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is accelerating its plans to acquire new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with advanced capabilities. The first…

HTMS Sukhothai, a Royal Thai Navy (RTN) corvette, sunk in the Gulf of Thailand due to a heavy storm just before midnight on Sunday (Dec. 18). 75 crew members have…

Enthused by the success of partnerships to develop the autonomous truck mounted gun (ATMG) and autonomous truck mounted mortar (ATMM) developed in partnership with Elbit Israel, Thailand’s Defence Technology Institute…

Thales is displaying a broad range of its capabilities at the ongoing show, including underwater and sonars systems, counter batteries radars, state-of-the-art fire control Systems, secured communications and cybersecurity solutions.…

Nexter is looking to further solidify its presence in Thailand and is showcasing a wide range of products at the ongoing show. The company is displaying its CAESAR 6X6 and…

Boeing is looking to offer additional capabilities that would meet Thailand’s defence needs, including other unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms, in addition to existing contracts that are already in place.…

For more than a decade, Thailand has operated a networked national air defence system that covers all of Thailand’s territory. The most visible elements of this net-centric warfare (NCW) capability…

Thailand’s efforts to develop indigenous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and to induct military drones to meet its varied requirements are in evidence at the ongoing show. In addition to these…

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is unique amongst air forces in the region to have fully operationalized a complete integrated air defence system featuring Saab Gripen fighters, Saab 340…

After the 2021 show was postponed due to the pandemic, Thailand’s Ministry of Defense and the Royal Thai Armed Forces will host the tri-service Defense & Security 2022 trade exhibition…

The Royal Thailand Navy (RTN) is considering the acquisition of a second frigate from South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). The second ship will likely be in the…

The Naval Acquisition Management Office (NAMO) of the Royal Thai Navy has released a document about a planned program to acquire one system of three land-based Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial…

The 30th edition of the India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) held between the navies of both nations is underway. Indo-Thai CORPAT is being held between November 18 – 20 and…

Airbus is showcasing its range of defence, space, and helicopter products and services at the ongoing show. Over the last decades, Airbus has developed a successful cooperation with Thailand and…

The Royal Thai Armed Forces began to procure defense equipment and promote cooperation between the government and private sector to research and develop and to put the military equipment into…

Vienna-based Schiebel Group has bagged its first contract from the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) for the supply of the Camcopter S-100 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air System (UAS).…

The 28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy (IN) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is now underway. The exercises are being conducted from 05…

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will also be the Defence Minister of the country. The new cabinet line-up published in the Royal Gazette on Wednesday evening is a mix of…

The Royal Thai Navy will dust off a proposal to buy submarines after years of failed attempts to equip itself with the expensive underwater craft.  

The Royal Thai Navy took delivery of three new patrol boats to guard the coastline and provide security for the royal family. Navy commander Adm. Surasak Runroengrom accepted the vessels…

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) faces a setback as its new frigate program gets postponed due to a substantial cut of 17 billion baht (approximately USD 465 million) in the…

Turkish defence firm, ASELSAN is showcasing a growing range of defence equipment and services at the ongoing show, in order to fulfill essential requirements of its clients in the field…

A strong maritime flotilla is on display at Langkawi with the Royal Malaysian Navy itself showcasing a large number of surface and sub-surface assets in addition to international warships participating…

Rheinmetall’s "Total Ship Trainer" is being shown for the first time at the ongoing IMDEX.Rheinmetall is currently delivering such a Total Ship Trainer to the Royal Thai Navy and this…

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is conducting an evaluation process of the CHD620 diesel engines to power the S26T submarine that the Southeast Asian country is ordering from China. The…

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) recently awarded Thailand’s private shipyard Marsun Co. Ltd (Marsun) as the winner in the service’s riverine patrol boat procurement program. The company will build four…

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) S26T submarine acquisition project from China is at risk of cancellation due to Germany’s refusal to provide MTU396 diesel engines needed to power the vessel…

Terma has confirmed the update to the C-Flex Mission System on the Multi-role Aviation Training Vessel (MATV) to the Royal Australian Navy, the newest member of the C-Series family C-Flex…

The Royal Thai Navy will take delivery of the two-ton multipurpose frigate from South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) in June 2018.

Safran Electronics & Defense has announced the successful integration and testing of its Sigma 40 shipborne navigation system with the alignment system on the AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile. The integration…

Singapore Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen’s presence at the ongoing show and his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as well as Malaysian Minister of…

Leonardo is eyeing significant growth prospects for its helicopter offerings in South East Asia.  The company which is participating in the ongoing LIMA, has a wide range of helicopters in…

Defence ties between Malaysia and the US, which has largely remained low profile, is set to receive a fillip with Malaysia planning to increase spending on arms as part of…

The Australian Government has re-established a resident Defence Attaché office in Burma with the arrival in Rangoon Tuesday, January 21, of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Captain Jon Dudley who will…