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Thailand Chooses Swedish Gripen Jets Over US F-16s


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16 hours ago, webfact said:

 

 

However, Washington refused the sale, citing concerns over training and technical requirements for maintenance compatibility.

 

 

i.e. Somchai cannot fly or maintain them and USA is a tad busy ......

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1 hour ago, BritScot said:

Why? Because the USA refused to sell Thailand ther latest jets! I would imagine if and its a big IF Sweden agrees to sell its jets to Thai/China they will be stripped of all the latest tech first!!! Just remember the headlines "Thailand set to buy USA jets F16". Just to be told "No!" By the USA!!@

F 16, are you sure about that?

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On 6/5/2025 at 3:56 AM, webfact said:

ACM Punpakdee Pattanakul, highlighted the strategic benefits over the US-made F-16s

while some other benefits were kept in the dark.

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On 6/5/2025 at 9:22 AM, JoePai said:

Sensible choice for once 

At least they'll take delivery of the jets, unlike other military orders which are still pending.

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56 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Good decision. Out of control by US !

Europe should do same.

Gripen, Raffale, Eurofighter...All much better than F16

Totally agreed, good choice for Thailand to buy European jets.  

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Part of the equation of the rest of the world stepping up it’s defence spending at the insistence of the USA, should be to spend money on non USA manufactured goods so as to increase production capacity in places other than USA.

 

So on a macro level, I’d say this is a good decision. Whether it makes sense for Thailand specifically or will ever actually happen, I have no idea.

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They are a good choice. Very practical aircraft. Of course, will the deal go through and how soon? The problem, China will be happy to have one so they can build counter measures sooner.

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brother XI will not be happy, they shouldn't expect any big numbers of Chinese tourists 555

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3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Good decision. Out of control by US !

Europe should do same.

Gripen, Raffale, Eurofighter...All much better than F16

Really?

And what are your qualifications to declare "All much better than F16"?

Which block F-16s are you talking about?   Do you know what " block" means and how much they affect the capabilities of a 50-year old design?

The F-16, flown by all allies has a 76-1 record vs Russian/Soviet/Chinese jets, what records do the others have?

...or perhaps you are merely talking out of your backside?

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6 minutes ago, Iron Tongue said:

Really?

And what are your qualifications to declare "All much better than F16"?

Which block F-16s are you talking about?   Do you know what " block" means and how much they affect the capabilities of a 50-year old design?

The F-16, flown by all allies has a 76-1 record vs Russian/Soviet/Chinese jets, what records do the others have?

...or perhaps you are merely talking out of your backside?

Look, if you want to communicate with me you should do it in an appropriate way. 

Since you can't....look for an idiot. It's not me 

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The 'Gripen' uses an American made Engine.

The maintenance of the engines will require spare parts from America.

 

Just saying 🤷‍♂️

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19 hours ago, BritScot said:

Why? Because the USA refused to sell Thailand ther latest jets! I would imagine if and its a big IF Sweden agrees to sell its jets to Thai/China they will be stripped of all the latest tech first!!! Just remember the headlines "Thailand set to buy USA jets F16". Just to be told "No!" By the USA!!@

F16 was launched on August 17, 1978...

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19 hours ago, BritScot said:

 I would imagine if and its a big IF Sweden agrees to sell its jets to Thai/China they will be stripped of all the latest tech first!!! 

Did you even read the article?

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Saab's CEO, Micael Johansson, expressed enthusiasm for Thailand's decision, asserting that the Gripen E/F models are the ideal choice for Thailand's future aerial capabilities...................Although no contract has been signed yet, Saab remains committed to advancing the procurement process.

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The lack of a comprehensive maintenance plan by the Royal Thai Air Force precluded selling F-35s.  There are probably around 12 countries globally that qualify in that regard.  Besides Thailand is too close, literally and figuratively to 'Big Brother' China.

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