- February 21st, 2026
In a strategically significant display of airpower cooperation, Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30MKI fighters have conducted joint in-situ air drills with Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) JAS 39 Gripen aircraft near the vital Malacca Strait—just days after Swedish aerospace major...
Thailand’s decision to procure the Israeli-made BARAK MX air and missile defence system marks one of the most consequential modernisation moves undertaken by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in more than two decades. Valued at 3.44 billion baht (USD...
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)...
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...
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...
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...