Thai Army Requests Armed Drones and Attack Helicopters
The Thai Army's 2024 white paper calls for armed drones and attack helicopters among other weaponry to address future security challenges. The document outlines the need for tanks, wheeled armoured vehicles, and advanced radar systems. Army chief Gen Charoenchai Hinthao says the white paper aims to inform the public about the army's development plans.
The Thai Army has published a white paper for 2024 requesting various types of weaponry, including armed drones and attack helicopters, to address security challenges over the next three years.
This document, released on July 28, 2024, highlights the need for tanks, wheeled armoured vehicles, patrol helicopters, transport aircraft, defence radar systems, territorial monitoring systems, and improved intelligence and communication equipment.
Army chief Gen Charoenchai Hinthao explained that the white paper aims to inform the public about the army's roles and development plans, based on potential threats up to 2027.
This document, released on July 28, 2024, highlights the need for tanks, wheeled armoured vehicles, patrol helicopters, transport aircraft, defence radar systems, territorial monitoring systems, and improved intelligence and communication equipment.
Army chief Gen Charoenchai Hinthao explained that the white paper aims to inform the public about the army's roles and development plans, based on potential threats up to 2027.
