Tag: Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)

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Thailand Finalizes Deal with Sweden for Four Saab Gripen Fighter Jets to Boost National Air Force Capabilities

The Asia Live News Service - August 25, 2025
Southeast Asia: Sweden announced on Monday that it has signed a landmark agreement to supply Thailand with four next-generation Gripen fighter jets, marking the first tranche of a broader plan that could eventually see the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)...
Royal Thai Air Force Successfully Tests Indigenous Kamikaze Drone Capable of High-Precision Strikes

Royal Thai Air Force Successfully Tests Indigenous Kamikaze Drone Capable of High-Precision Strikes With Less Than Five-Meter Targeting Error

The Asia Live News Service - July 21, 2025
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has officially unveiled its first fully indigenous kamikaze drone—a loitering munition designed to carry high-explosive payloads and eliminate high-value targets with pinpoint accuracy. This development marks a new chapter in Thailand’s military modernization agenda...
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South Asia’s Largest BVR Aerial Battle: Inside the 125-Fighter Jet BVR Battle Between India and Pakistan That Caught the World’s Attention

The Asia Live News Service - June 30, 2025
In a stunning show of force and technological prowess, the skies over South Asia became the stage for what is now being called the largest Beyond Visual Range (BVR) aerial engagement in history. The massive aerial clash between the Pakistan...
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Thailand Chooses Swedish Gripen Fighters Over U.S. F-16s in $500 Million Defense Deal

The Asia Live News Service - June 5, 2025
Thailand’s evolving defense strategy and global alignment, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced a $500 million deal to purchase four Gripen E/F fighter jets from Swedish defense manufacturer Saab, snubbing the widely-used American F-16s. This acquisition marks the...