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Malaysian requirements for its Thailand’s Defence R&D agency, the
MALAYSIAN Mechanised Infantry Fighting Vehicle Defence Technology Institute (DTI) and
(MIFV) life extension programme, are Thai land systems specialist, Chaiseri
AND THAI attracting the attention of Thai com- Metal & Rubber Co Ltd (Chaiseri). TDI
panies, seeking partnerships with their is offering its knowledge in the field of
COMPANIES Malaysian counterparts. Malaysia’s MRA armoured vehicle design and the col-
Global Sdn Bhd (MRA) inked a memoran-
laboration could also result in Chaiseri
INK MOU FOR dum of understanding (MOU) with Thai looking to establish a production line
in Malaysia. The Malaysian Army oper-
Defence Industry Co Ltd (TDI) on the
MALAYSIAN inaugural day of the show, in which both ates American M113-based tracked
firms agreed to explore their prospects
armored vehicles, the Korean Hanwha
IFV UPGRADES for Malaysia’s (MIFV) life extension pro- K200 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) and
Turkish-made FNSS ACV-15 IFVs.
gramme. TDI is a joint venture between
THAILAND READIES UPGRADED
NARAC 556 ASSAULT RIFLE
The Royal Thai Army’S (RTA) Thailand’s Ministry of Defence is proceeding with the NARAC 556 assault rifle,
Automatic Truck Mounted Gun which is an indigenous upgrade for assault rifles in use with the Thai armed forces.
Speaking to Daily News, an official involved in the upgrade said that trials of the
(ATMG) is being showcased in prototype rifles had been completed and the NARAC 556 is slated to enter produc-
the indoor display. The weapon tion in 2023. The NARAC 556 assault rifle is based on the Colt AR15.
system is based on Israeli form Elbit The Thai armed forces operate the M 16A1 assault rifle as well as the commando
Systems’ ATMOS 155mm/52 caliber CAR 15 carbine and the M 4 carbine, which would all be candidates for replacement
howitzers which are mounted on a with the NARAC 556. “The cost is not more than 50,000 baht per barrel, compared
Czechoslovakian Tatra 6X6 chassis to the same type of imported weapon which costs 80,000 barrels per barrel,” the
for Thailand. The SPH can engage official stated. He said that 80 per cent of the new weapon good be produced with
targets ranges exceeding 40km technology available in Thailand. The NARAC 556 rifle operates with a short stroke
with Explosive Extended-Range piston gas system and has a dial to adjust rate of fire.
Full-Bore projectiles with Base The barrel is placed in a free-floating upper frame and the rifle can operate in all
Burn Unit (ERFB-BB) ammunition weather conditions, is lightweight and has low recoil. It can be used with NATO stan-
and suitable propelling charge. dard 5.56 cartridges, both the M 193/ M 855. The magazine has a 30-round capacity.
ROYAL THAI ARMY SHOWCASES FIELD KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
An Army is said to march on its stomach and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) is showcasing
its developments related to development of modern field kitchens for its troops.
The individual field kitchen being showcased at Defence & Security is based on all-
wheel drive truck which can move on different types of terrain. The mobile kitchen is
equipped with a pressure cooker that can cook rice quickly and keep it warm. The
cooker has a 105L capacity and reduces the time needed to prepare food for large
groups of soldiers. The mobile kitchen also has three cooking stoves, a refrigerator
and a 200L water tank and can cater to the needs of more than 400 hungry soldiers.
It would also play an important role during disaster relief operations.
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