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PM responds as the US Refuses to Sell F-35A Fighter Jets to the Thai Air Force


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5 hours ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

The reason the USA did not allow this sale is because:

"Lockheed Martin, is renowned for its cutting-edge technology, superior performance, and versatility in air combat. Its advanced features include stealth capabilities, advanced sensors, and state-of-the-art avionics systems,"

 

 

Exactly ! The USA wants to keep their classified stuff, classified and NOT allow it to be copied by China, which probably would have happened?????

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My understanding is the F35 in any of its versions would confer little but shiny toy bragging rights for Thailand. It is expensive to maintain and has more strategic value than pure combat ability. F16s would likely be a better fit.

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1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

They are selling, just not to Thailand.

I think the number of F35 capable nations is nine, most of which have contributed to the development of the system.

Thailand evidently does not have the avionics infrastructure to use or maintain them, besides being friendly with an avowed competitor if not outright enemy of the US.

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1 hour ago, mikeymike100 said:

Exactly ! The USA wants to keep their classified stuff, classified and NOT allow it to be copied by China, which probably would have happened?????

They want to delay the copying...The Chinese will get it sooner or later but every year later is better

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9 hours ago, daveAustin said:

Typical response from a very poor ‘leader’ with an agenda. Get your nose out of China’s ass,ets and you might be considered grown up enough to have them. At the moment, it is too risky that you’d pass on the tech or simply lose one, plus you don’t really need them. To what end?

good point. Thai's love status symbols. of no practical need here.  

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9 hours ago, quake said:

No more than any other third world country I think.

It was more of a joke. and a poke at the Thai military. :jap:

They can sink their own navy ships so anything can happen,55555

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11 hours ago, ezzra said:

Not wanting to belittling Thai pilots here but isn't the F-35 too much of a sophisticated machine to handle while costing billions and Thailand not having any enemies to speak of?

Yes, makes you wonder why they want it doesn't it?

 

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11 hours ago, cdemundo said:

I don't really follow military aviation; does the Thai Air Force have a history of crashes?

More than other countries?  Not trying to be argumentative just curious.

Just take a look at the VTOL planes they bought to use on their "aircraft carrier" I hear it's a good tourist attraction and they sell nice hats and drink glasses.

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13 hours ago, CartagenaWarlock said:

Be like India. Never give a damn to any Western Countries. They will come to you crawling because they need you to sell their products and for their need for human resources. But alas, the Western countries don't depend on minuscule Thailand's population and severe lack of highly technical resources unlike India. 

India has developed its own military industrial complex to research, design and manufacture its own innovative advanced military products. Recently India aims to triple defense exports of $5 billion.  

 

This is lacking in Thailand that seems to want to buy its way into advanced military products, perhaps because there is better opportunity for corruption than keeping procurements "in house," ie., self-development that may require more accountability for legislative funding. Especially if an anti-military opposition coalition controls the House. 

 

And by buying its way into military imports, Thailand loses initiative for self-military development.

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Thais dont need F35  keep things simple for training, maintenance, radars, weapons , logistics , integration  and costs  while still being very capable ... so buy another couple of dozen Gripens like Brazil

 

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On 5/24/2023 at 7:09 PM, Lacessit said:

After seeing what has happened to Russian tanks and aircraft in Ukraine, they are probably regretting their choice.

They're keeping a balance. They get weapons and oil using Indian currency at a discounted rate and as I said Western countries can do nothing because they need access to Indian market. 

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