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Royal Thai Navy Receives Two New H145M Military Helicopters

27 April 2016


Royal Thai Navy H145M (previously known as the EC645) (photo : Airbus Helicopters)
The Royal Thai Navy receives two new H145M (previously known as the EC645) military helicopters.
The Royal Thai Navy signed for five H145Ms to be deployed on transport duties and other missions, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2016. Its purchase represents the first export order of this militarized version of the EC145 T2, which is the newest and most powerful model in Airbus Helicopters’ proven EC145 light twin-engine helicopter family.
The H145M is equipped with a modern digital glass cockpit, night vision goggle compatability, and Airbus Helicopters’ advanced Helionix® avionics suite with a 4-axis digital autopilot.


Enhancements include an upgraded transmission system and incorporation of Airbus Helicopters’ signature Fenestron® shrouded tail rotor for improved anti-torque control.
For armed operations, the rotorcraft carries a mission computer, two rigid multi-purpose armament pylons that are easily removable, an infrared/TV electro-optical system, and a laser range-finder/designator/pointer. With its open system architecture, this innovative weapon system contributes to full situational awareness for the crew.
(DefenceBlog)

 

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Tanks of Royal Thai Army



credit to original uploader

M60A1/A3 Patton (53 M60A1 + 125 A3)

T-84 Oplot M (49 ordered, 10 arrived)

M41 Walker Bulldog (200 units)

 

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Oplot Tank of Thailand are Having Problems with Batteries
Maki Catama 5:58:00 PM


BANGKOK, -- A source in the Thai army said the publication " Kanwa the Asian Defence " that tests Ukrainian tank "Hold" in Thailand during the rainy season showed limited life battery that needs to be changed frequently.
The article « China, Ukraine Competing fiercely for Pakistani market The MBT » notes that according to the Thai people, the Ukrainian side is trying to provide a high level of service. Ukrainian experts in the field of tank told the newspaper that because of the difference in climate battery "Hold" experienced increased workload and very quickly covered with condensation, and this was causing problems.
At the same time the very battery replacement is carried out very quickly. According to the publication, the battery is done in Lugansk (probably talking about CJSC "Lugansk battery"), but the company itself has been damaged in the fighting.


The Royal Thai Army T-84 Oplot-M main battle tank. The RTA ordered for 49 T-84s Oplot-M to replace its fleet of aging M41A3 Walker Bulldog light tanks.
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Sukhoi Super Jet 100 for Royal Thai Air force. 3 of such aircrafts on order.

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

RTA Signed for VT-4 MBT


Chinese VT-4 Main Battle Tank (photo : fyjs)

Source in RTA told TAF that the Royal Thai Army signed the contract last month with the undisclosed number of tank and contract value. But the aim is to field a battalion of VT-4.

Eelier, RTA ordered the 50 T-84 Oplot-M from Ukraine to meet the requirement of 200 new main battle tank. But the unrest in Ukraine delayed the delivery.

If RTA satisfied with the Chinese tank, the source said, they will order for to meet all unfilled requirement of 150 tanks.
"Even the VT-4 will be manufacture in China but the contract require technology transfer to Thailand. Defense Technology Institute will be one of the technology receiver"

Delivery is expected in 2 years.

(TAF)

 

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By:21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com
Thailand Is Buying The Newest Chinese Tank

Thailand remains committed to piecemeal modernization for its armed forces. Since relations with long-standing ally the US are fraying because of the ruling junta's grip on power, the Royal Thai Army's procurement arm has turned to China.
Thailand has been receiving and importing Chinese-made armaments since the late 1970s. The partnership then was meant to contain a unified Vietnam that had just conquered Cambodia.
The token acquisitions of Chinese small arms, APCs, and munitions didn't really transform Thai military doctrine since the US was a more consistent supplier for over 30 years. But in 2011 the Royal Thai Army turned to Ukraine for upgrading its armored fleet.
This included local production of BTR-3E1 APCs and a follow-on order for T-84 Oplot-M tanks. The Oplot-M is a heavily upgraded T-80UD MBT and its manufacturer claims it's superior to Russia's own T-90S.
The Oplot-M comes with extensive Ukrainian-made ERA on its front hull and turret. Its side skirts are reinforced. It comes with an active protection system (APS) for deflecting incoming missiles, a digital fire control system, and a remote control machine gun. The Oplot-M runs on a 1,200 horsepower diesel engine and manages a top speed of 70 kilometers-per-hour, which is standard for third-generation MBTs.
But six years after Thailand ordered 49 Oplot-M's to begin replacing its motley collection of tanks the contract got scrapped.
In late 2015 news reports began to trickle about the Royal Thai Army's search for a third-generation MBT. It was believed the Russian T-90S was favored and in December 2015 the Royal Thai Army launched a committee to oversee the MBT sale with a budget of $225 million.
On May 13 2016 a Thai blog run by a military enthusiast broke the news the Norinco MBT 3000, also known as the VT4/VT-4, was the army's preferred future tank. Exactly how many or when the tanks are delivered remained unknown.
Days later the story was confirmed by IHS Janes via its sources in Thailand and the news has since spread across different outlets. According to IHS Janes a small batch of 28 tanks were ordered with deliveries scheduled from 2016 to 2018. Forthcoming orders could reach 150 units. The estimated total number suggests the VT4 is the Thai army's replacement for its aging M60A3 tanks.
The Thai army is no stranger to Chinese tanks and used to be an operator of the Type 59 until there were retired and disposed of in 2010.
The VT4 is Norinco's premier tank for export and is incompatible with the PLA's Type 99A and Type 96 MBTs. The VT4 appears to be an improvement of the MBT 2000 that is already used by Pakistan (manufactured under license) and Bangladesh.
Judging by its appearance the 52 ton VT4 offers superb armor protection on its hull and turret. Its raised engine compartment appears designed to carry either a 1,300 or 1,500 horsepower diesel power plant. Its main armament is a Chinese variant of the Russian 2A46M gun-missile system.....................Read more

 

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Russia to Deliver First Two SSJ-100 Aircraft for RTAF

20 Mei 2016

The project of organizing Russian aircraft supplies is a promising one, Russian Minister of Industry Denis Manturov said (photo : Mikhail Polyakov)

ST. PETERSBURG/TASS/. Russia will deliver two Sukhoi SuperJet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft for Thai Air Force in 2016, Minister of Industry Denis Manturov said on Wednesday.
"As far as this delivery [two aircraft - TASS] is concerned, this is a contract with Thai Air Force," the Minister said.
The project of organizing Russian aircraft supplies is a promising one, Manturov said. "We consider important to involve not merely stakeholders but a broader range of companies in it - leasing companies, banking and financial institutions," he added.
(Tass)

 

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MAN to Provide Engines for Second Thai OPV

30 Mei 2016


HTMS Krabi class OPV (photo : meretmarine)
MAN 28/33D STC Engine Adds Thai Reference
The Royal Thai Navy will build a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) that will be powered by 2 × MAN 16V28/33D STC engines. The 90-m newbuilding will be constructed at Mahidol Adulyadej naval dockyard in Sattahip. The vessel is an improved River-class design.
Locally called OPV No. 2, the order follows that of OPV No. 1, the ‘HTMS Krabi’ that was ordered in 2009, a similar vessel that featured 2 × 16V28/33D engines.


MAN V28/33D STC engine, 20-cylinder (photo : MAN)
Olivier Condemine, Senior Sales Manager – Naval & Governmental – MAN Diesel & Turbo said: “Sequential turbocharging improves the already proven performance and fuel-efficiency of the 28/33D engine, especially at intermediate and low-load operations – known as silent running – which is very important for this kind of vessel.”
MAN 28/33D STC range
The range offers 12-, 16-, and 20-cylinder configurations covering power requirements from 5,000 up to 10,000 kW per unit.
(MAN)

USN, Royal Thai Navy conduct "most complex" anti-submarine exercise to date
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
26 May 2016

The Royal Thai Navy's sole aircraft carrier HMTS Chakri Naruebet, seen here alongside in Sattahip naval base in 2013, is participating in Exercise 'Guardian Sea' with the US Navy from 23 to 27 May. Source: US Navy
Key Points

• Navies of Thailand and the United States are conducting anti-submarine exercises in the Andaman Sea
• Drills are being conducted against the backdrop of submarine proliferation in the Southeast Asian region

The USN Navy (USN) and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) are carrying out a series of drills that includes the "most complex" anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise conducted between the two services to date.

The drills, which are being conducted as part of the annual bilateral naval exercise known as 'Guardian Sea', are being held in the Andaman Sea from 23 to 27 May. The exercise in 2016 involves a USN Los Angeles-class attack submarine, a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol craft and the RTN's sole aircraft carrier, the 182 m HTMSChakri Naruebet .

Also participating from the USN is the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Stethem , the RTN's two Chinese-made Naresuan-class frigates, HTMS Naresuan and HTMSTaksin , and an unspecified number of S-70B naval helicopters, according to information provided to IHS Jane's on 25 May.

"Guardian Sea provides our navies the opportunity and challenge of detecting and tracking submarines, and to practice procedures related to anti-submarine warfare," said Capt H. B. Le, commodore of the USN's destroyer, Squadron Seven , in a statement on the bilateral drills.

"This year's exercise will be the most complex to date and we look forward to working alongside the Royal Thai Navy ashore and at sea to improve our skills and enhance our interoperability," he added.

Exercise 'Guardian Sea' in 2016 will also feature a shore phase with seminars and exchanges between subject-matter experts from both navies.

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Thailand to buy Three Chinese-built Submarines

Thai Deputy Premier Prawit Wongsuwan confirmed on Friday that Thailand will buy three Chinese-built submarines for a combined price of one billion U.S. dollars.

The Thai navy's proposal to procure the three Yuan-class S26T subs from China has been put on hold since last year by the deputy premier who is concurrently defense minister.

Now that Gen Prawit has given his nod, the navy will use its fiscal 2017 budget amounting to some 333 million U.S. dollars to buy the first Chinese sub next year with the two others to follow over the next few years.

The deputy premier said the navy will only pay for the Chinese subs on instalment basis which will span a ten-year's time from next year.

The Yuan-class S26T sub is a derivative, export version of the Yuan-class 039A sub deployed by the Chinese navy and is fitted with an air-independent propulsion as an auxiliary system to a regular diesel-electric power

http://www.china.org.cn/world/2016-07/01/content_38793717.htm

Congratulations for Thailand Navy .
This would Increase Much of their Capability across South East Asia Ocean.

 

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Looks good...................

 

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Thailand's First M58 Patrol Boat Undergoes Final Fit-out Ahead of Delivery

12 Juli 2016



Laemsing undergoing installation of its main naval gun in July 2016. (photo : Royal Thai Navy)

Thailand's first M58 patrol boat is currently undergoing its final fit-out ahead of its scheduled delivery to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) for the latter part of the year, a Marsun official told IHS Jane's on 12 July.

The vessel, Laemsing (561), is currently being targeted for delivery in September 2016. Work to install the platform's 76/62 mm Oto Melara main gun started on the week of 5 July and tests are currently being run to ensure its integration with the ship's systems, said the company.

Laemsing was launched in August 2015 at the RTN-owned Thonburi Naval Dockyard in Bangkok. It is the largest ever platform to be built by Thai shipbuilder Marsun for the RTN.




The vessel features a length of 58 m, a beam of 9.3 m, a draught of 2.5 m, and a full-load displacement of 520 tonnes. Powered by three Caterpillar 3516C diesel engines, the platform has a top speed in excess of 24 kt.

Besides its main gun, other weapons on the platform include a stern-facing 30 mm cannon and two 12.7 mm machine guns.

Once in service, the M58 platform will likely be deployed for fisheries resources surveillance, search-and-rescue operations, and maritime patrol duties, said the company.

(Jane's)

 

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http://defence-blog.com/army/ukrain...-oplot-t-tanks-to-thailand-in-march-2017.html

 

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Royal Thai Air Force Takes Delivery of Sukhoi Business Jet

16 Juli 2016



RTAF Superjet will be configured in 3 classes, 4 seats for VIP, 8 seats for business, and 50 seats for economy. The aircarft will be deployed in 603 sqn. (photos : TAF)

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) held a roll-out ceremony of two Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ) aircraft built for Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). The aircraft will be providing VIP transportation services for Thai top officials and government leaders as well as to the High Command of Thailand. The two SBJs are the company’s first business jets acquired by an overseas customer.



Air Chief Marshal Treetod Sonjance, Commander-in-Chief of The Royal Thai Air Force, Ilya Tarasenko, President of SCAC, Nazario Cauceglia, CEO of SuperJet International and Marc Sorel, CEO and Chairman of PowerJet, took part in the official ceremony celebrating the aircraft roll-out and acquisition.


The version of the SBJ designed for RTAF has three sections differing in comfort level: a 4-seat VIP area, a 6-seat business class area, and a passenger compartment for 50 people. The aircraft ensure maximum passenger comfort, including communication and Inflight-Entertainment systems.



The SBJ’s flight range is over 4500 km. The aircraft, including the interior, were assembled in Russia. In-service maintenance support for the RTAF jets will be provided in Thailand. The aircraft are delivered to RTAF as part of the bidding and procurement process for which SCAC was awarded a contract in 2014.

http://defense-studies.blogspot.co.id/2016/07/royal-thai-air-force-takes-delivery-of.html

 

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C-295W RTA Arrived at Don Muang Airport

04 Agustus 2016



First C-295W of the Royal Thai Army (all photos : AAG)

On August 1, 2016 first C-295W of the Army arrived in Thailand at Don Muang airport (code registration system during delivery EC-003).

Thailand Army provided medium transport twin-engine C-295W Number 1 (reported to the limit. 1,250 million baht) from Airbus Defence and Space company.




The aircraft built by the factory Airbus aircraft at the airport, San Pablo City, Seville, Spain (EADS CASA) which to take delivery of the B.l. 295 C-295W aircraft.

The official ceremony for active duty will be held soon. He is expected to enter service in fleet aviation squadron in the Army's Department of Transportation.

(AAG)

 

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Thailand Confirms Receipt of New Chinese RA3 Anti-Artillery Radar

10 Agustus 2016



RA3 artillery radar (photo : Thailand Artillery Regiment Marine Corps)

The Thailand Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it is receiving new RA3 Artillery Locating and Fire Correction Radar, developed by China North Industries Corporation (officially abbreviated as Norinco).

The new RA3 anti-artillery radar by Norinco was spotted during official visit at Artillery Brigade Camp in Mueang Lopburi District.

The Norinco RA3 Radar is a Chinese active electronically scanned array counter-battery radar designed to locate hostile artillery, rocket and ground-to-ground missile launchers immediately after firing, and to support friendly artillery by guiding counter-battery fire.



The basic version been mounted on a Dongfang EQ2102 truck (photo : Norinco)

RA3 radar can also be applied in adjusting firing of friendly weapons or rockets. With a slight modification to software parameters, the radar can also be used to detect and track low flying targets such as light aircraft, helicopters and RPVs.

In addition, it is equipped with an optical infrared system and sound measuring systems that enable Chinese troops to discover an enemy’s stealth attack.

RA3 systems have been mounted on a Volvo FM 400 chassis.

(DefenceBlog)

Israel's Elbit Systems to Upgrade M60A3 Tank of Thailand Army

10 Agustus 2016



RTA operates ex-US Army 53 M60A1 RISE and 125 M60A3 TTS. (photos : Elbit Systems)

The report has been published on the May that Thai Army has upgrade M60A3 Tank action by R. Elliot (presumably with Israel Military Industries, or IMI, with Elbit Systems) at least one vehicle, the latest video images in the above from Elbit Land Systems and C4I cooperation with Thailand to continue to improve the Army's M60A3 tank Battalion, 17th cavalry Guards cavalry Brigade 2.




The upgrade scoupe consisted of artillery tank that will continue to be based on a 105mm tank cannon M68 (L7), the Israel patent domestic production and install a camera aimed and fire control system within the new implementation, testing the movement of the vehicle and fired day and night during the last month of July.




The results of the testing goes well, the main tanks M60A3 Improved higher accuracy in shooting, but this is no more details of the project. However, will improve Tank M60A3 the test evaluates the least 5 units (one platoon) or not , or to upgrade all of the M60A3 tanks (5th Cavalry Battalion and 17th Guards Cavalry Brigade) and M60A1 (20th Tank Battalion Cavalry Guards) to complete or not, there is no information.

(AAG)