RTAF Symposium 2024 White Paper:
- Royal Thai Airforce plans to purchase 12 fighter jets, middle-range air defense systems, and anti-drone technologies.
- Plans for additional helicopters and training aircraft.
- Several air security projects in the pipeline.
New Fighter Jet Acquisition Scheme:
- Replacement of aging F-16 jets due to decommissioned in 2028.
- Acquisition scheme divided into three phases.
- First phase starts in 2025 fiscal year, October.
- First phase estimated to cost 19 billion baht.
- Submission to Defense Ministry for cabinet approval.
