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BAE Systems Eyeing including the Martello air defence radar,
flight control and avionics systems on
Thai OPV Opportunities the (F-16, Gripen, T-50, rotary fleet). The
L119 Light Gun, M109 Howitzer and M992
ammunition supply vehicle, M113 Bradley
armoured vehicle and M88 armoured re-
BAE Systems is eyeing opportunities for the next few years, we will continue to offer the covery vehicle. Both 90m Royal Thai Navy
sale of its offshore patrol vessel (OPV) for Offshore Patrol Vessel with its adaptable offshore patrol vessels (HTMS Krabi and
the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and is participat- design. The adaptable design allows it to HTSM Prachuab Khiri Khan). Mk45 Naval
Gun, Bofors Naval Guns (40mm and 57mm),
ing at the ongong show with a wide range of perform a variety of missions, making it VEMS mine warfare and the String Ray
its defence products. A scale model of an comparable in capabilities to a far more torpedo. A model of the M777 lightweight
OPV in service with the RTN, which is built expensive frigate. The ship designs are 155mm howitzer is also in display. The
by Bangkok Dock to a BAE Systems design flexible enough to support the systems lightweight 155mm artillery gun is in ser-
with assistance from BAE Systems, is on that are chosen by the user,” a company vice throughout the world and is capable
display. “As a global defence contractor, spokesperson told Daily News. of delivering precision munitions and is
BAE Systems offers capability and tech- air transportable. BAE Systems is able to
nology from different markets to fulfil the BAE Systems currently has a wide range of transfer skills in order to train engineers at
requirements of our customers. Over the equipment in service with the Thai military local facilities to produce the system locally.

“We will be joined by our colleagues from
our Digital Intelligence cyber offering. They
have been supporting the Thailand National
Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) on capacity
and capability building activities as lead
implementers for the UK FCDO Indo Pacific
Cyber Programme. More directly, we are
in active engagement with Thai NCSA on
National Cyber Security strategies and ca-
pabilities,” the spokesperson informed. The
UK based defence firm is also promoting
its Faraday Dragon rideshare satellite. The
Faraday Dragon is a multinational Asia-
Pacific initiative that will provide ride sharing
services for countries in the region and is
backed by the UK National Space Agency.

Hanwha Ocean Seeks Southeast Asia Market Opportunities

Hanwha Ocean, which exported a 3,000-ton Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, senses discussions with defence officials from
frigate to Thailand in 2019, is at the ongoing an opportunity to expand its market share in nations such as the Philippines, Thailand,
Show, hoping to build on the momentum the region where countries have mounting Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Malaysia, specif-
generated by the speedy growth of the security needs. During the course of the ically targeting submarine exports.
South Korean defence industry. Show, company officials will take part in
The company has reportedly offered
The company is showcasing its to build submarines to Canada, the
maritime defence assets, including Philippines and Poland. Canada is
a 2,000-ton export-type warship, a eyeing new submarines and has
3,000-ton frigate, the Jangbogo-III expressed interest in what Hanwha
3,000-ton submarine, and a future Ocean has to offer. Hanwha Ocean,
unmanned command and control which has built submarines for
vessel. The frigate it exported to the South Korean and Indonesian
Thailand was christened after the navies, has expressed interest in
late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, con- Poland’s project to acquire three
sidered Thailand’s national father. submarines and answered queries
from the country on its submarine
The Show is taking place against building capabilities. The company
the backdrop of rising geopolitical is hoping that the Philippines, which
tensions that have heightened se- currently does not have a subma-
curity concerns across Southeast rine fleet. will pick it over compet-
Asia. Like other exhibitors, itors to build two submarines over
Hanwha Ocean, formerly Daewoo the 2,000-tonne level.

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