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We wished we could have Myanmar's level in shipbuilding skills. All we can built by ourselves are some small PT boats when you can build Frigates! That's why we're hiring South Korea's DSME ATP upgrade the navy's shipyard and we will try to build a DW-300H here. :)
Ahh.. You are already at that place bro.. :D u guys will build DW-3000H soon which will be one of the best frigate in ASEAN region... :D keep it on.. bro :cheers:
 
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Thai military parade from 1996. Wishes they'll organize another big one. Vietnam's doing it, so does Myanmar, Cambodia, Singapore and Malaysia. Why not?
 
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KS-1C missile in Thailand
 
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Details of the Thai VT-4 deal

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NORINCO VT-4 (MBT 3000) at Zhuhai Air Show 2016

According to General Chalermchai Sitthisart, Commander of Royal Thai Army in January, the project to procure VT-4 MBT from the People's Republic of China, using 2016's budget. In the first deal, Thailand ordered 28 VT-4s for 4.984 Billion baht (Approximately 142 million USD)

With 2017's annual budget, the Army will signed the 2nd deal with NORINCO for 21 more vehicle to make up a Cavalry Battalion with 49 vehicles. All within the budget of 2 billion baht (approx. 57 million USD)

As of now, Thailand had ordered 10 tanks and one ARV along with 1,000 rounds of HEAT-T

The first batch of VT-4 will be delivered to Thailand by October of 2017, all vehicles will be delivered in 3 years according to the deal between Thailand and NORINCO. The ministry of defense is interested in improving Thailand's defense industry, with China offering assistance to Thailand, include building a maintenance facility in Thailand
 
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Last week, Col. Gen. Oleg Salyukov, commander-in-chief of the Russian Army, paid a 3-day visit to Thailand. Reporting on the visit, the first of its kind in a decade, has been extremely sparse. That has left experts wondering whether Bangkok is considering the purchase of Russian T-90 tanks to replace its canceled order of Ukrainian T-84s.

During Salyukov's trip, which started Wednesday and wrapped up on Friday, the senior officer met with high-ranking Thai Defense officials, and visited Royal Thai Army facilities, including a mechanized section and a counterterrorism training center.

Reporting on the trip has been scant, with Russian media limiting their coverage to official announcements at the start and the end of the visit. Among the few details that emerged was news that the Russian officer had been gifted a badge and beret by Thailand's special forces. Salyukov was also said to have an entry into the book of condolences over the death of King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away last fall.

The Russian Embassy in Bangkok has been similarly tightlipped, telling reporters only that "the two sides discussed the current state and prospects for military and military-technical cooperation."

Russian-Thai security and defense cooperation has been on the rise in recent years. Last spring, the two countries signed a military cooperation agreement. Russia has also committed to supply two Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet airliners for use by the Thai Air Force. Thai Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwon made two visits to Russia over the last year. This summer, for the first time ever, a Thai unit will participate in the 2017 International Army Games. Talks have also been about sending Thai officers to study in Russian military institutions.

But what seems to have piqued the interest of observers about the visit was what wasn't said. In his analysis on the subject, military observer Sergei Ishchenko pointed out that it was curious for the Russian commander, undoubtedly busy with the war in Syria, NATO's buildup on Russia's borders, and other important issues, to make the long trip to Southeast Asia just for a goodwill visit.

Accordingly, Ishchenko noted, "it's natural to assume that in fact, something more important may have been discussed behind closed doors…But what exactly? The only reasonable theory, in my opinion, is money – and lots of money; for something less it would not have been worth sending such a high-ranking commander to the country."

The question that follows is: money for what? What kinds of weapons does Russia have which Bangkok may be interested in?

Here, the observer recalled the story from earlier this year about the Thai Defense Ministry's decision to terminate its contract with Ukraine on the purchase of several dozen T-84 Oplot main battle tanks.

Bangkok canceled the $240 million contract with Kiev in January following never-ending setbacks with the tanks' delivery. The Thai Defense Ministry had planned to make the T-84 the backbone of its tank forces, replacing its stock of 1950s' vintage US M-41s. Unfortunately, although the contract was signed in 2011, and had been meant to be completed by 2014, by the end of last year, Ukraine had supplied Thailand with only 20 of the promised 49 tanks.

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T-84 Oplot, seen here in desert camo, being guided onto a tank transporter. File photo.

Covering the story, Thai media reported that the country now plans to buy the VT-4, a third generation Chinese MBT built by heavy machinery manufacturer Norinco. Bankok apparently already has a contract with Norinco for 28 VT-4s.

But according to Ishchenko, Bangkok may still be considering Russian tanks as well, hence Col. Gen. Salyukov's visit. Specifically, the expert noted, Thailand would be looking at Russia's T-90, either in its T-90S or T-90MS variant. The price of 50 such tanks would amount to about $251 million.

Ishchenko suggested that it's the T-90s' active-combat 'testing' in Syria that turned it into an alluring prospect for Thai generals. "I'm confident that events in Syria were the turning point for the mood of the Thai military," he wrote.




 
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Thailand to buy Chinese tanks

BANGKOK (Reuters) – The Thai cabinet yesterday approved the purchase of 10 Chinese tanks worth $58 million to replace an old US model, a government spokesman said, the second of three planned purchases of 49 tanks from China.

Thailand ordered 28 tanks from China last year. “These tanks will replace the M41 tanks, which are small and old,” Sansern Kaewkamnerd told reporters.

Thailand has used the US M41 light tanks since World War II, said Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan.

Relations have been strengthening between China and the United States’ oldest ally in Southeast Asia, particularly since ties with the United States cooled after a 2014 coup.

In January, the cabinet also approved 13.5 billion baht ($380 million) to buy a submarine from China and is considering buying three more.

Elsewhere in Southeast Asia, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has boasted of his new friendship with China as he has talked down the relationship with the United States, despite a longstanding territorial dispute with Beijing.

A US Navy aid unit has also been told to leave Cambodia, the US embassy said, in a new sign of the country loosening links with Washington as it strengthens ties with Beijing.

http://thediplomat.com/2017/04/thailand-will-buy-10-more-tanks-from-china/

Thailand orders 8x8 VN-1 armoured personnel carriers from China

Jon Grevatt, Bangkok
- IHS Jane's Defence Industry

04 April 2017

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has ordered the 8x8 VN-1 armoured personnel carrier (APC) from China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO), it has been confirmed to Jane's .

The VN-1 - the export version of NORINCO's ZBD-09 APC - was selected by the RTA ahead of the BTR-4 APC produced by the Kharkov Morozov Design Bureau in Ukraine, according to industry officials.

Officials said the RTA's order will feature an initial batch of 34 VN-1s, with additional vehicles expected to be procured at a later date. The first batch of vehicles will cost about THB2 billion (USD58 million) and will include a 30 mm cannon, a 7.62 mm co-axial machine gun, and ammunition.

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VT4 main battle tank . Photo by Blue Steel Books

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has ordered the additional 10 VT4 main battle tanks from China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) worth $58 million, a government spokesman said.

That was reported by reuters.com.

The new Chinese-made VT4 main battle tanks to replace old U.S. M41 light tanks in service with the Royal Thai Army.

“These tanks will replace the M41 tanks, which are small and old,” Sansern Kaewkamnerd told reporters.

Thailand has used the U.S. M41 light tanks since World War II, said Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan.

Relations have been strengthening between China and the United States’ oldest ally in Southeast Asia, particularly since ties with the United States cooled after a 2014 coup.

According to Reuters, Thailand also ordered 28 tanks from China last year.

China also promotes VT4 main battle tanks in Middle East

The VT4 (also named MBT-3000) is an export version is a new generation of main battle tank designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCO.

The main armament of the VT4 consists of 125mm smoothbore gun fitted with a thermal sleeve and fume extractor. The VT4 has a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver. The 52-tonnes VT4 can run a maximum road speed of 70 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 500 km. The VT4 can ford a depth of 4 to 5 m with preparation and a trench of 2.7m. The tank can climb a gradient of 60% and a vertical obstacle of 1.2m maximum.

http://defence-blog.com/army/thailand-orders-additional-chinese-tanks-worth-58-million.html
 
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VT4 main battle tank . Photo by Blue Steel Books

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has ordered the additional 10 VT4 main battle tanks from China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) worth $58 million, a government spokesman said.

That was reported by reuters.com.

The new Chinese-made VT4 main battle tanks to replace old U.S. M41 light tanks in service with the Royal Thai Army.

“These tanks will replace the M41 tanks, which are small and old,” Sansern Kaewkamnerd told reporters.

Thailand has used the U.S. M41 light tanks since World War II, said Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan.

Relations have been strengthening between China and the United States’ oldest ally in Southeast Asia, particularly since ties with the United States cooled after a 2014 coup.

According to Reuters, Thailand also ordered 28 tanks from China last year.

China also promotes VT4 main battle tanks in Middle East

The VT4 (also named MBT-3000) is an export version is a new generation of main battle tank designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCO.

The main armament of the VT4 consists of 125mm smoothbore gun fitted with a thermal sleeve and fume extractor. The VT4 has a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver. The 52-tonnes VT4 can run a maximum road speed of 70 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 500 km. The VT4 can ford a depth of 4 to 5 m with preparation and a trench of 2.7m. The tank can climb a gradient of 60% and a vertical obstacle of 1.2m maximum.

http://defence-blog.com/army/thailand-orders-additional-chinese-tanks-worth-58-million.html

Well around 6Mil$ a VT4... not that cheap... Almost Same price as a Leo2...
 
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https://sputniknews.com/military/201704061052339255-ukraine-deal-thai-army-tanks/

In light of Ukraine’s continued delays in providing Thailand with T-84 Oplot tanks, the Thai government has signed off on a measure to acquire 10 additional Norinco VT-4 tanks, Defense News reports.
The deal is worth approximately $58 million, a government spokesman said on Tuesday.

Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan ripped up a $241-million contract with the Malyshev Factory, a Ukrainian supplier, on January 11 of this year. The military chief cited internal conflict for Ukraine’s failure to send the Oplots to Southeast Asia, Sputnik reported.

In 2016, the Royal Thai Army added 28 of the third-generation Chinese tanks. The RTA plans to add 11 more of the ground vehicles to round out a fleet of 49 VT-4s, roughly one quarter of Thailand’s requirement to maintain 200 tanks.

Bangkok’s approval could foreshadow deeper cooperation with Beijing in Southeast Asia, The Diplomat noted. Thailand is one Washington’s firmest allies in the region, but since a 2014 coup, Bangkok-Washington ties have “cooled,” Channel News Asia reports.

The possibility of political upheaval and border disagreements, as well as the presence of Islamist separatist movements in the country’s south, present security threats for Bangkok, according to a US commercial guide on Thailand’s demand for foreign arms.

The Chinese-made tanks will help the country’s armed services phase out some of its 1950s-era M41 Walker Bulldogs.
 
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Who can buy Leo 2 from Germans?
Germans accept Europeans dont sell to anycountry.
Turkey which Member of NATO hardly was able to buy some Leos.
Today Germans dont sell even spareparts to us.:)
There are secret sanctions.
Chinesse defence technics good for countries that under sanctions.
 
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Thai Army To Bolster Armour With Tanks, Armored Vehicles Worth US$ 116M


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Thai Army has ordered 34 armored personnel carriers 8x8 ZBL-09 (VN-1) armed with 30mm turret from China’s North Industries Corporation (NORINCO).

Each VN-1 will cost U.S. $1.7 million per vehicle – for a total of $58 million for the full purchase, which will also include 30 mm cannons, 7.62 mm coaxial machine guns and ammunition, Soha News reports.

According to the report, ZBL-09 will be delivered by 2020. The contract also includes delivery of 12,506 rounds of 30 x 165mm guns for the ZBL09 artillery shells.

The VN-1 is the export version of the ZBL-09, which is powered by a 440 hp diesel engine and can travel a range of 800 km. It can carry 7 to 10 persons.

In addition, the Chinese side has signed a deal worth 400 million baht (about $ 11.6 million) to modernize the armored vehicle repair facilities for Thai Army. And have also committed to organize maintenance and repair of Chinese-made armored tanks and tanks - 85 VT4 tanks and ZBL09 armored vehicles ordered by Thailand.

Thailand will also add another 10 VT-4 MBTs to its outstanding order of 28. According to IHS Jane’s report, this batch will cost $58 million. A contract to support the VT-4 acquisition is expected to be signed soon.

The VT-4 is China’s latest export-grade MBT. Weighing 52-tons, the VT-4 draws from the People Liberation Army’s (PLA) ZTZ-99A; it is armed with a 125-mm smoothbore cannon that can fire anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) and is powered by a 1,300 hp diesel engine.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18..._Armored_Vehicles_Worth_US__116M#.WObfhTt95EY
 
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Chinese Norinco 8x8 ZBL09 APC
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The Thai Army signed with the NORINCO Group (China) a contract to purchase 34 armored personnel carriers 8x8 ZBL09 (export named VN1) armed with 30mm turret.

It is expected that the ZBL09 will be delivered by 2020. In addition, the contract includes 12,506 rounds of 30 x 165mm guns for the ZBL09 artillery shells. The unit price per ZBL09 in the contract is 59 million Baht ($ 1.7 million). Total contract value up to 2 billion Baht (US $59 million), Soha reported last Saturday.

In addition, the Chinese side has signed a deal worth 400 million baht (about $ 11.6 million) to modernize the armored vehicle repair facilities of the Thai Army. They could organize maintenance and repair of tanks and armor made by China such as 85 VT4 tanks and ZBL09 armored vehicles ordered by Thailand.

The decision to buy a ZBL09 armored vehicle from China shows that Thailand has officially closed the purchase of the BTR-3E1 armored vehicle from Ukraine under two contracts signed in 2007 and 2011.

Before that, Thailand stopped buying the main battle tank BM Oplot (also from Ukraine) and switched to the Chinese VT-4 tank.

The ZBL09 family of armored vehicles was designed and built at the Baotou Tram Factory (also known as Inner Mongolia Autonomous Prefecture), also known as the 617 Plant of the NORINCO Group. It is also the only factory in China to build the main tank.

Thailand is the second foreign nation to order ZBL09 (VN1) armored vehicles after Venezuela with the purchase of 40 VN1s for Marines in 2012.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18...ed_Personnel_Carriers_From_China#.WOgyNjt95PY
 
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Who can buy Leo 2 from Germans?
Germans accept Europeans dont sell to anycountry.
Turkey which Member of NATO hardly was able to buy some Leos.
Today Germans dont sell even spareparts to us.:)
There are secret sanctions.
Chinesse defence technics good for countries that under sanctions.
But Indonesia is still getting more Leopard 2 RI...

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VT4 main battle tank . Photo by Blue Steel Books

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has ordered the additional 10 VT4 main battle tanks from China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) worth $58 million, a government spokesman said.

That was reported by reuters.com.

The new Chinese-made VT4 main battle tanks to replace old U.S. M41 light tanks in service with the Royal Thai Army.

“These tanks will replace the M41 tanks, which are small and old,” Sansern Kaewkamnerd told reporters.

Thailand has used the U.S. M41 light tanks since World War II, said Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan.

Relations have been strengthening between China and the United States’ oldest ally in Southeast Asia, particularly since ties with the United States cooled after a 2014 coup.

According to Reuters, Thailand also ordered 28 tanks from China last year.

China also promotes VT4 main battle tanks in Middle East

The VT4 (also named MBT-3000) is an export version is a new generation of main battle tank designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCO.

The main armament of the VT4 consists of 125mm smoothbore gun fitted with a thermal sleeve and fume extractor. The VT4 has a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver. The 52-tonnes VT4 can run a maximum road speed of 70 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 500 km. The VT4 can ford a depth of 4 to 5 m with preparation and a trench of 2.7m. The tank can climb a gradient of 60% and a vertical obstacle of 1.2m maximum.

http://defence-blog.com/army/thailand-orders-additional-chinese-tanks-worth-58-million.html
So PAK is not involved in a VT-4 development..? Why..? Bro Last year I always used to hear that PAK and China will team up for VT-4 development..
 
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Anything good happening in Thailand during 3rd week of this month ? Emmm me visiting Phukut and Bangkok for a week trip with my spouse. Excited to explore Thailand.
 
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