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  • Thailand NewsThai air force opts for Swedish Gripen jets over US F-16s

    Thai air force opts for Swedish Gripen jets over US F-16s

    The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) announced its decision to acquire Gripen fighter jets from Sweden, opting for these over US-made F-16s. A committee within the RTAF reached this conclusion after examining additional details submitted by both contenders. The review, which occurred yesterday, August 27, focused heavily on offsets such as technology transfer and training, key factors in the Thai…

  • Thailand NewsThai Air Force to announce new fighter jet choice this week

    Thai Air Force to announce new fighter jet choice this week

    The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is set to reveal its choice for a new fighter jet model by the end of the week, as announced by ACM Panpakdee Pattanakul. The decision aims to modernise the ageing fleet. Currently, the RTAF is considering the Swedish-made Gripen E-model and the US-made F-16 Block 70 jets. Saab AB, the manufacturer of the…

  • Thailand NewsThai defence minister demands US offset details for F-16 jets

    Thai defence minister demands US offset details for F-16 jets

    Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang urged the United States to provide comprehensive details on the offset policy related to acquiring F-16 fighter jets by today. The Thai government remains undecided on whether to opt for the Swedish-made Gripen by Saab AB or the US-made F-16 Block 70/72 by Lockheed Martin for its air force. The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) aims…

  • Thailand NewsThailand undecided between Swedish Gripen and US F-16 jets

    Thailand undecided between Swedish Gripen and US F-16 jets

    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed the government remains undecided on whether to select the Swedish-made Gripen or the US-made F-16 for the Royal Thai Air Force‘s (RTAF) new fighter jet procurement project. Details of the required offset policy from Saab AB and Lockheed Martin, manufacturers of the Gripen E/F and the F-16 Block 70/72 respectively, are still pending, according to…

  • Thailand NewsUS government tempts RTA with fleet of F-16 fighter jets

    US government tempts RTA with fleet of F-16 fighter jets

    The US government has made a tantalising offer to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTA) – a loan to purchase an entire fleet of F-16 fighter jets. Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang revealed this intriguing development, shedding light on the high-stakes negotiations. In a meeting at the Defence Ministry, US Ambassador Robert Frank Godec presented the enticing proposition. Godec conveyed that…

  • Thailand NewsKorea aerospace industries proposes to sell FA50 light fighters to Royal Thai Air Force

    Korea aerospace industries proposes to sell FA50 light fighters to Royal Thai Air Force

    Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has presented a proposal to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), offering to sell its FA50 light fighters. The RTAF has earmarked 19 billion baht for the procurement of new fighter jets in the forthcoming fiscal year, as revealed by an insider from the Defence Ministry. The pitch was made by the CEO of KAI, Kang…

  • Thailand NewsFlyin’ high with Gripen: RTAF eyes Swedish jets amidst F-35A snub

    Flyin’ high with Gripen: RTAF eyes Swedish jets amidst F-35A snub

    The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is considering the acquisition of three Gripen jet fighters from Sweden, following the United States’ recent refusal to sell F-35A fighter jets. The plan is to add these jets to the RTAF fleet in Wing 7, located in Surat Thani. The RTAF Gripen fighters are an integral part of the nation’s air force, with…

  • Thailand NewsUS declines Thai F-35 bid, offers F-16 and F-15 jets instead

    US declines Thai F-35 bid, offers F-16 and F-15 jets instead

    The United States Department of Defense has informally declined Thailand’s request to buy F-35 fighter jets, according to a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) source. Instead, the US has offered F-16 Block 70 and F-15 E Strike Eagle fighter jets as alternatives. The Pentagon’s decision was announced by Robert F Gordec, the US ambassador to Thailand, during a meeting with…