Chinese Political Ambition Restrains Defence Exports
China’s defence exports have been growing, but quality and political goals conflict potential customers.
China's defence industry has seen significant growth and development over the...
Diehl Defence extends Royal Thai Air Force support work
Germany’s Diehl Defence has been awarded a support contract for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)’s IRIS-T short-range missile system, which has been integrated...
Maritime Patrol Forces – The Unsung Heroes of National Security
Coastguard forces are in constant demand to help defend against illegal Chinese EEZ exploitation and other maritime criminal activity.
Larger surface combatants offer naval forces...
Boeing Conducts First Flight of Thailand’s First AH-6 Little Bird Helicopter
Boeing continues production of eight total AH-6 helicopters for the Royal Thai Army fleet.
Boeing will also train the Royal Thai Army pilots...
Better Than Ever
Aircraft upgrades are a more economical way of sharpening the combat edge of existing fighter fleets around Asia Pacific.
With geopolitical tensions continuing to grow...
Gripen beats Falcon in Thai air force fighter selection
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) announced on 27 August that it has selected the Saab JAS 39 E/F Gripen over the Lockheed Martin...
DronTech Asia 2024: Thailand ‘s Premier International Drone Exhibition
In a significant milestone for the drone industry, Bangkok is set to host Asia’s first international drone exhibition and conference, DronTech Asia 2024. Organized...
Thailand’s D11A multiple launch rocket system moves closer to production
Thailand's state-run Defence Technology Institute (DTI) has delivered a prototype of its D11A Multi-Purpose Rocket and Missile Launcher system to the Royal Thai Army...
Treading Lightly
The days of tactical vehicles being manufactured solely for the military are declining. Commercial off-the-shelf have been favoured by many nations, but do they...
South Korea readies single-seat FA-50 development
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced in early May a plan to fund the development of a single-seat variant of...
