03 Februari 2018
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Thailand is likely to have a mix of Chinese and western-made weapons across its future fleet of three submarines. Move is reminiscent of a similar arrangement made for the country’s China-made Naresuan-class frigates, which can deploy advanced western weapon systems (image : Thanasak Saisood)
The Royal Thai Navy’s (RTN’s) planned fleet of S26T submarines is likely to feature a mix of combat and platform systems from Chinese and western suppliers across all three boats, a senior RTN officer told a defence conference that took place in late-January 2018.
Speaking under the Chatham House Rule, the officer, who is involved directly in the procurement project, said this possible outcome is a result of export control restrictions that have been imposed by the respective governments of these western suppliers.
(Jane's)
The Royal Thai Navy’s (RTN’s) planned fleet of S26T submarines is likely to feature a mix of combat and platform systems from Chinese and western suppliers across all three boats, a senior RTN officer told a defence conference that took place in late-January 2018.
Speaking under the Chatham House Rule, the officer, who is involved directly in the procurement project, said this possible outcome is a result of export control restrictions that have been imposed by the respective governments of these western suppliers.
(Jane's)