webfact Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Pentagon approves Stryker infantry carrier vehicles sale to Thailand Army, News Photo by Pfc. Denice Lopez The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the State Department has approved Thailand’s request for 60 Stryker infantry carrier vehicles. The proposed sale, which was announced by the DSCA on 26 July, covers sixty Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICV)and sixty M2 Flex .50 cal machine guns as well as spares, systems, weapons, training, and support. The estimated value is $175 million. “The Stryker vehicles will increase Thailand’s capability to defend its sovereign territory against traditional and non-traditional threats by filling the capability void between light infantry soldiers and heavy mechanized units. Thailand will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces,” the DSCA said in its approval notification. Full story: https://defence-blog.com/army/pentagon-approves-stryker-infantry-carrier-vehicles-sale-to-thailand.html -- Defence Blog 2019-07-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thechook Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 where would thailand use these 12 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NightSky Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 Meanwhile its an under statement to say that the nearest hospital to my mother in laws local village in Northern Thailand is somewhat lacking in facilities.. ..just saying. 37 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Damrongsak Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, Thechook said: where would thailand use these If they wanted to invade Cambodia in the dry season, they'd work. Or safely transporting a high-value VIP like Yingluck. I've seen a few similar types at a US Marine Corps exhibition, and they are HUGE! But with all the armor, the passenger area in back is tiny. Might be OK in BKK floods of perhaps 2 meters. A 90 million Baht SUV. 8 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Damrongsak Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 16 minutes ago, NightSky said: Meanwhile its an under statement to say that the nearest hospital to my mother in laws local village in Northern Thailand is somewhat lacking in facilities.. ..just saying. For that money and given the number of provinces, they could spend just over $2 million USD for each province (one time). I'm curious as to what that could buy in terms of a first-response type facility. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jabis Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 (Weather) forecast predicts: lots of wet pants in top brass area, and heavy winds from envelopes' rustling. Possibility of better air quality in the metropolitan area after old benz' sold upstate and newer less emissions generative ones arrive to Khlong Toei port... 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post leeneeds Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 5,401,574,257.26 Thai baht, black hole that is just so unnecessary to be spent when you add on all the infrastructure that has been ear marked to be built, common sense in reining in spending that the future generations are going to have to pay back. Obsolete mind set in fighting any war or invaders these days, drones can be purchased at a fraction of the cost and can be flown from a safe position, being able to release grenades and high explosives, will be the norm, now we have more wastage by this government, just like the failed air ship that the military just want to brush under the carpet and hope it will fade into a lost memory. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mok199 Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 And so the ''shopping spree begins''.... 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alfalfa19 Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 I guess it's worth it, as it appears to have vertical takeoff capabilities. 2 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Somtamnication Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 They work along the submarines that will be used at Lumpini Park. 2 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post APJ291 Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 Stocking up for the next couple of rounds of coup attempts... 10 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wisperone Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 One day expats complaining out TM30, next day a order of Strykers. Just saying. 2 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BobBKK Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 Ready for the next 'unplanned' Coup. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Thechook said: where would thailand use these In the South, the submarines are no good...!!! Ha ha ha!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post faraday Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Thechook said: where would thailand use these Immigration of course. 7 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonhia Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 A third world country invests in so many projects and purchases high-tech military arms! Will China continue to lend money to Thailand? Preperations for yet another coup? I guess more increases on foreingers staying or visiting Thailand is to be expected. A visa for foreigners breathing air whilst in Thailand, possibly? Technically a foreigner is not allowed to wash his / her own vehicle... so by breathing , Thai could consider the action as voluntary and so a visa would be required, much the same as cleaning a vehicle? More extorton... T.I.T 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jerojero Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 Utter stupidity in this purchase. Where are they planning to transport troops that need that much fire power and protection. Sheesh! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jlwilliamsjr18 Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 "“The Stryker vehicles will increase Thailand’s capability to defend its sovereign territory against traditional and non-traditional threats by filling the capability void between light infantry soldiers and heavy mechanized units." Who's the enemy? (within) “If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gudtymchuk Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 But won't they look absolutely gorgeous in a parade. 4 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikebell Posted July 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: he Stryker vehicles will increase Thailand’s capability to defend its sovereign territory against its own people. 11 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post henry15 Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 The 3 Southern muslim provinces for a start 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nickthegreek Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 These will be great for towing the submarines when they get stuck in the mud of the gulf 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerfeet Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 2 hours ago, leeneeds said: 5,401,574,257.26 Thai baht, black hole that is just so unnecessary to be spent when you add on all the infrastructure that has been ear marked to be built, common sense in reining in spending that the future generations are going to have to pay back. Obsolete mind set in fighting any war or invaders these days, drones can be purchased at a fraction of the cost and can be flown from a safe position, being able to release grenades and high explosives, will be the norm, now we have more wastage by this government, just like the failed air ship that the military just want to brush under the carpet and hope it will fade into a lost memory. What about Capt Nemo's sub has it sunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yellowboat Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 3 hours ago, webfact said: “The Stryker vehicles will increase Thailand’s capability to defend its sovereign territory against traditional and non-traditional threats...." Which seems to be the Thai people. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Runamile Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 Thank you USA. Glad the next coup will be more efficient than previous ones - and they were pretty-well executed by Thai standards, especially the last, which we are told was put together in a few hours. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Good news for all Thai citizens!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Thechook said: where would thailand use these Please dont I can think of 1 big target 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Catoni Posted July 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Thechook said: where would thailand use these You have no idea ? I would say probably border areas. I can imagine maybe needing a few in an area like the three southern provinces bordering on Malaysia, and possibly have a few around the Prasat Preah Vihear Temple border area with Cambodia. The IAV Stryker is a family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III and based on the Swiss Piranha III 8×8. Stryker vehicles are produced in Canada by General Dynamics Land Systems Canada for the United States Army. Uses four wheel drive, and switch to all wheel drive... and with run-flat tires that just keep going if shot. As well as a .50 Browning machine gun... it can also mount 30mm cannon or smaller if required, and it can carry up to nine soldiers with their small arms and kit. Thank you Canada. 55555 ;) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunderhill Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 59 minutes ago, gudtymchuk said: But won't they look absolutely gorgeous in a parade. Plenty of room to pin the medals on it too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 4 hours ago, Thechook said: where would thailand use these Bira circuit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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