Tag: RTAF
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...
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...
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...
The Royal Thai Air Force Unveils Strategic Procurement Plans
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...
RTAF readies new white paper outlining future capabilities
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will release a new white paper detailing its force development strategies for the next decade including its rationale...
Saab Positions Gripen E for Thailand’s New Fighter Acquisition
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) released a request for proposals (RFP) in October for new fighters. Two of the frontrunners are Saab’s Gripen...
Thailand’s ATIL Unveils DP18A Tactical UCAV
Aero Technology Industry Company Limited (ATIL) of Thailand unveiled its DP18A tactical Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) at Defense & Security 2023 in Bangkok. Designed...
RV Connex Shows Mini-UAV and Weaponised Scout
Technology company RV Connex highlighted its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) design and manufacturing credentials, as well as its ability to modernise military aircraft, at...
Air Force Modernisation Gathers Pace
China’s continuing threat to Taiwan and its pressure on islands in the South China Sea, plus North Korea’s long-range missile threats to South Korea...
