Popular Post webfact Posted June 13 Popular Post Share Posted June 13 The Thai army is noticeably lagging in its deployment of drones along the Thai-Myanmar border, House Armed Services Committee Chair and Move Forward MP, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, announced yesterday. During a critical briefing on June 13th, Wiroj expressed concerns that the army's drone capability is falling behind in confronting modern-day threats in Thailand’s western border areas. Highlighting the urgency, he noted that while the army plans to procure an additional fleet of 10 drones for fiscal 2025, this number is insufficient to counteract current security threats. Wiroj pointed out that both Myanmar’s Tatmadaw troops and various armed ethnic groups operating in the region already employ advanced drone technology. These include attack drones armed with missiles and surveillance drones, posing significant challenges to Thai security forces, who currently rely solely on surveillance drones. Expressing frustration, Wiroj stated, "The Thai army does not possess any attack drones and faces immense difficulties due to the variety of drones it uses from different countries, such as Israel, Turkey, and China, which complicates tactical coordination during field missions." Moreover, Wiroj revealed that drug and human traffickers in the border areas are increasingly using drones to locate authorities, further complicating the security situation. Equally troubling is the lack of anti-drone weapons within the army’s current arsenal. This shortage leaves gaps in the army's capability to neutralize hostile drones, hence increasing their vulnerability. In addition, Wiroj mentioned funding concerns, noting that the 40 million baht allocated for repairing the army's wheeled personnel carriers in fiscal 2025 is grossly inadequate. These rough-terrain combat vehicles are crucial for maintaining security along the expansive 2,400-kilometre Thai-Myanmar border. Wiroj's revelations paint a troubling picture of the Thai army’s preparedness and highlight the growing need for technological enhancement and funding to address evolving security challenges in the region. Picture courtesy: RTA via Defense Studies -- 2024-06-14 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post watchcat Posted June 14 Popular Post Share Posted June 14 Of course you spent all the money on submarines without engines, now yo have to play with this toy and stop whining. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Maybe they could be deployed to Phuket to clean up the Russian insurgency! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john donson Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 wow that is a big drone, no bombs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 6 hours ago, webfact said: During a critical briefing on June 13th, Wiroj expressed concerns that the army's drone capability is falling behind in confronting modern-day threats in Thailand’s western border areas. Highlighting the urgency, he noted that while the army plans to procure an additional fleet of 10 drones for fiscal 2025, this number is insufficient to counteract current security threats If only the scrapped the sub order... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 9 minutes ago, john donson said: wow that is a big drone, no bombs? For show only.... never in combat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malathione Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 24 minutes ago, john donson said: wow that is a big drone, no bombs? It can carry up to 4 missiles. No idea whether the Thai version is armed. Hermes H450. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 (edited) 3 hours ago, john donson said: wow that is a big drone, no bombs? It's classed as medium. The RQ4 Global Hawk is big: Edited June 14 by Enoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedR69 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 4 hours ago, john donson said: wow that is a big drone, no bombs? It looks small to me...the Global Hawk drone carries missiles almost the size of that Thai drone....I thought it was some kind of hobbyist drone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 If they are for observation only (Thailand would never attack its mates in Myanmar) the ordinary consumer drones work fine for patrolling the border. Perhaps infrared cameras for night patrols but for daytime, anything with a good battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherwood Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 8 hours ago, john donson said: wow that is a big drone, no bombs? No one smart enough to fly them remotely??? Or no insensitive to even care? TiT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowellandrew Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Bring back the dirigible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 The army are only interested in having toys to play with. There is no comprehensive strategy in anything they do as highlighted by using 3 different types of drones, from 3 different countries increasing the costs of deployment, maintenance and upgrades. No joined up thinking can come from Muppets who attend a Thai military academy. And as recently reported charges recruits for pumping out the septic tank they use. Neanderthal at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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