webfact Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters. Photo: Lockheed Martin, US Army By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE THAI AIR FORCE has repeatedly called for the planned purchase of a squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters to get on par with others deployed by neighbouring countries. Air force spokesman AM Prapat Sonjaidee insisted again today (July 31) that a dozen F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters were needed primarily to meet future challenges in high-technology air superiority and airborne weapon systems which may be procured or currently deployed by Vietnam, Malaysia and Myanmar. Those apparently refer to Russian-built Sukhoi Su-27 and Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker jets. AM Prapat said the air force has split up the one-seat, one-engine F-35A procurement plan into three phases, beginning in the upcoming fiscal 2023. Phase 1 calls for the planned purchase of a couple of F-35As during fiscal 2023 and 2025 for a combined price of 7.38 billion baht, followed by Phase 2 for four F-35As during fiscal 2026 and 2028 for a combined price of 14.62 billion baht and Phase 3 for six F-35As during fiscal 2029 and 2032 for a combined price of 21.92 billion baht. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/07/31/air-force-repeats-calls-for-procurement-of-f-35a-fighters/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-08-01 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqwakvfr Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 The F-35 is mostly an offensive weapon(strike deep into enemy territory without being detected by Radar). The F-16 or the Mirage are more suited for Homeland Air Defense and/or Air Space Defense mission. Bu the F-35 is the shiny, new and very expensive toy that many countries want. I can’t blame any Air Force for wanting the F-35 but at what cost. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Just order the damn things, you can use them for border security and crowd control when not in battle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) Should spend the money on education, of children. Not new war machines. Idiots. Edited July 31, 2022 by Orinoco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 this purchase will help propel the popularity of this govt to all new levels. for the people and s**t 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Boomer6969 Posted July 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2022 Refurb A10, and helicopters is all that's needed for these idiots. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khyron Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Seems like Xi and his cohorts are twisting Cha Cha's arm to try to get one so they can "inspect " it. F-16 would be a much better plane for sure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmac442 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 They've got one so we want one !! And all that training in the US ..please, please can we have 2 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 2 hours ago, steven100 said: Just order the damn things, Yes, get them now......kaching kaching! ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engamann Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Whit the crash record for Cha Chas boys in green it wont take long before them all are scrap metal , Thai pilots have show them to be as good to fly as Cha Cha is to govern a country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Boomer6969 said: Refurb A10, and helicopters is all that's needed for these idiots. I was thinking more like Fisher Price ones, for this lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Who the hell would like to attack this little Kingdom? And why? So it's only for the generals to gain or keep air superiority. Thailand the hub of dumbness again. Spend the money for a working and fair pension system ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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