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Thai air force defends choice of Gripen jets
The Royal Thai Air Force has decided to go with the Swedish Gripen jets instead of the US-made F-16 aircraft because the deal confers more benefits to the government, says air force chief ACM ...
Shephard Media20d
Royal Thai Air Forces’ bid for Saab’s Gripens backed by defence minister
Thailand Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has revealed that the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) plans to move forward with its acquisition of Saab’s JAS 39 E/F Gripen jets, reportedly expressing ...
Aviation Week21d
Thai Government Backs Air Force’s Gripen E/F Selection
The backing from Bangkok clears a key hurdle for Saab and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) prior to contract signing. Defense Minister and... Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor ...
The National Interest12d
Chinese Air Force
Summary and Key Points: In a recent war game simulation, the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) JAS 39 Gripen fighters outperformed China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF ...
Flightglobal21d
Thailand defence minister endorses air force’s Gripen E/F selection
Thailand’s government has expressed support for the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF’s) decision to obtain the Saab Gripen E/F fighter. The defence ministry has backed the decision for the ...
Scandasia.com5d
Thai Air Force defends selection of Gripen fighter jets
The Royal Thai Air Force has defended its decision to procure Saab Gripen fighter jets following criticism over the choice, reports Bangkok Post. The decision to acquire the Swedish-made aircraft ...
Breaking Defense6d
Japan picks Textron T-6 for JASDF training fleet
SYDNEY — The Japanese military plans to buy Textron’s T-6 as part of its effort to modernize its pilot training fleet, the American plane-maker said in press release. Textron’s Tuesday ...
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Royal Thai Air Force to replace A340-500 VIP transport
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Morningstar7d
Japan selects Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System to modernize Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilot training
the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the Royal Thai Air Force, Tunisian Air Force and the Vietnam Air Defense Air Force. About Textron Aviation Defense LLC With a legacy of thousands of proven ...
nationthailand28d
Children's Day 2025: Armed forces open doors to young visitors
The Army, Navy and Air Force open their bases to excited kids this weekend ... Army Headquarters: At the Royal Thai Army Headquarters on Bangkok’s Chaengwattana Road, visitors can expect a vibrant ...
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RTAF to test Gripen fighter jet taking off and landing on highway
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) will test the capability of a Gripen fighter jet to take off and land on a highway before making a final decision on purchasing a fleet of the Swedish fighter jets by ...