Popular Post webfact Posted September 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2022 Picture: Thai Rath The commander of Thailand's navy known in the Thai press as "Big Thao" is to buy military drones from Israel. The Hermes 900 UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) will be used to ensure maritime safety. Somprasong Nilasamai signed the deal yesterday at Navy HQ with Mr Nissim Assaf Cohen of Elbit Systems, an Israeli company that makes the plane. They supply ten other countries as well as the UN, reported Thai Rath. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-22 - 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! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post placeholder Posted September 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2022 According to this article, Thailand bought 1 drone for 4 billion baht. Clearly that can't be the case. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thailand Posted September 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2022 Around 1750 baht on Lazada, clear case of a little padding. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, placeholder said: According to this article, Thailand bought 1 drone for 4 billion baht. Clearly that can't be the case. Quote The navy did not say in its statement how many drones it would buy, but said a budget had been set to procure the system over four years, between 2022 to 2025. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-signs-contract-buy-israeli-made-hermes-900-drones-2022-09-21/ July report says 7 aircraft. https://www.thedefensepost.com/2022/07/04/thailand-israel-hermes-drones/#:~:text=The Royal Thai Navy has,billion baht (%24112.2 million). Edited September 22, 2022 by lopburi3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted September 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2022 here we have the answer to "sleepy" Prawit request to bring the baht to 35 to the USD, maybe he has other purchases on the horizon 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post metisdead Posted September 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2022 Thailand to Buy Israeli-Made Hermes 900 Drones JULY 4, 2022 The Royal Thai Navy has selected Israeli aerospace firm Elbit Systems to supply seven Hermes 900 Kochav drones for four billion baht ($112.2 million). According to local media, the company’s pitch bested more than a dozen proposals from Turkey, China, Israel, and the US for the southeast Asian nation’s new maritime surveillance drones. Navy spokesman Vice Adm. Pokkrong Monthatphalin said that Thailand had signed an approval for the winning bid last week. https://www.thedefensepost.com/2022/07/04/thailand-israel-hermes-drones/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbkk Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Need to check the internet connection? This one in the Philippines lost contact with the ground and crashed. They grounded the fleet of 8 others. Is there a warranty? https://www.thedefensepost.com/2022/05/31/israel-hermes-drone-philippines/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, metisdead said: Thailand to Buy Israeli-Made Hermes 900 Drones JULY 4, 2022 The Royal Thai Navy has selected Israeli aerospace firm Elbit Systems to supply seven Hermes 900 Kochav drones for four billion baht ($112.2 million). According to local media, the company’s pitch bested more than a dozen proposals from Turkey, China, Israel, and the US for the southeast Asian nation’s new maritime surveillance drones. Navy spokesman Vice Adm. Pokkrong Monthatphalin said that Thailand had signed an approval for the winning bid last week. https://www.thedefensepost.com/2022/07/04/thailand-israel-hermes-drones/ 7 pieces at $112.2 million each, are they made out of solid gold .... did Thailand do proper home work by investigating the quality Edited September 22, 2022 by Mavideol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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placeholder Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Mavideol said: 7 pieces at $112.2 million each, are they made out of solid gold .... did Thailand do proper home work by investigating the quality It's a total of $112.2 million for the 7 drones. About $15.8 million each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA Posted September 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2022 That's the most practical thing they've purchased of late. No need for new Gulfstreams, F35s or subs 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalmagic Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 34 minutes ago, placeholder said: It's a total of $112.2 million for the 7 drones. About $15.8 million each. The command and control system should also be included in that price. I don't think these will be flown by Somchai with an Ipad.....but you never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 48 minutes ago, Mavideol said: 7 pieces at $112.2 million each, are they made out of solid gold .... did Thailand do proper home work by investigating the quality And see real operation of all the capabilites etc., of the drones in a fully realistic mock up and with Thai operators 'test flying' the drones and a comprehensive Q and A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Hornblower Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Maritime safety or maritime defence?? Maritime safety would not require military style drones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 16 minutes ago, Admiral Hornblower said: Maritime safety or maritime defence?? Maritime safety would not require military style drones. Actually it could if you consider illegal activities including hijacking. Drones are today. But then again isn't safety often the same as defense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 More information on the drone and picture at https://Reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-signs-contract-buy-israeli-made-hermes-900-drones-2022-09-21/ Thailand previously purchased Hermes 450 drones that preceded the 900 model. So training and operations on the 900 shouldn't be difficult. The 900 is used by the Philippines, Switzerland, the EU and Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 3 hours ago, webfact said: will be used to ensure maritime safety. Oh really!!! How about the surveillance of political rallies for the up-coming General Election??? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 24 minutes ago, Burma Bill said: Oh really!!! How about the surveillance of political rallies for the up-coming General Election??? A 220km/h 4meter by 8 meter drone for rally surveillance? Think maybe a DJI Mini would do that fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKTRAVELER Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 3 hours ago, placeholder said: It's a total of $112.2 million for the 7 drones. About $15.8 million each. At this price, it's a steal! Emphasis on the word "steal"... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xylophone Posted September 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Mavideol said: 7 pieces at $112.2 million each, are they made out of solid gold .... did Thailand do proper home work by investigating the quality As in the past, with things like this, none of that matters as long as somebody along the chain gets part of the "skimming" which always goes on, after all TIT. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 4 hours ago, placeholder said: It's a total of $112.2 million for the 7 drones. About $15.8 million each. thanks for pointing out my oversight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 4 hours ago, placeholder said: According to this article, Thailand bought 1 drone for 4 billion baht. Clearly that can't be the case. Well....they are HERMES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Quote "The navy did not say in its statement how many drones it would buy, but said a budget had been set to procure the system over four years, between 2022 to 2025.". Al!!h, that magic word "budget" at which the ears of the Mercedes-Benz dealers <deleted> up! Of course a new modern system will need a new modern base, with a new modern officers club, new modern housing, a new modern golf club... A new Admirals post to command, a Vice Admiral to act as deputy and at least four new Rear Admirals posts, one for training, one for personnel, one for doctrine and one to manage the support facilities. Happy days are here again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4dang Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 9 hours ago, placeholder said: It's a total of $112.2 million for the 7 drones. About $15.8 million each. the drones are expensive as they come with motors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Quote Thailand buys military drones from Israel "to keep the sea safe" This government keeps saying "Let Them Eat Cake"/“Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” Hopefully this government eventually gets the same response Marie Antoinette did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayArea Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Yes to keep the seas safe from Thai pirates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 15 hours ago, placeholder said: According to this article, Thailand bought 1 drone for 4 billion baht. Clearly that can't be the case. Actually I wouldn't be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 7 hours ago, mania said: This government keeps saying "Let Them Eat Cake"/“Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” Hopefully this government eventually gets the same response Marie Antoinette did The real reason the drones are being bought (besides the commissions); to spy on dissenters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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