Thailand has received new artillery and rocket systems from the Defence Technology Institute (DTI), developed through technology-transfer programs with China and Israel, The Nation reported.
The handover included a prototype of the D11A multi-purpose rocket launcher vehicle, a 105mm CS/AH2 light field gun for the Artillery Center, and the DTI-1G guided multiple-launch rocket system for the Field Artillery Division.
DTI Chairman Gen. Naphon Sangsomwong said the equipment is intended solely for defensive purposes, with deployment limited to situations of necessity.
He added that DTI will continue collaborating with the Royal Thai Army to assess system integration, with future production guided by military needs and ongoing research.
In addition to artillery and rocket systems, research and development are also underway for drone technologies, tactical robots, and high‑altitude surveillance platforms.
Thailand’s New Systems
Following technology transfers from China, Thailand assembled the 105mm gun and the DTI‑1G for use by its artillery units.
The CS/AH2 light field gun is a towed artillery system with automated targeting and a maximum range of 20 kilometers (12.4 miles), used to support field artillery units.
The DTI‑1G guided multiple‑launch rocket system is built for long-range strikes against high-value targets, including command posts, ammunition depots, airfields, and radar stations.
It can carry up to four missiles and fire them individually or in rapid succession, with roughly 10 seconds between launches.
Developed with technology from Israel’s Elbit Systems, the D11A launcher can fire several rocket types, with some munitions capable of exceeding 450 kilometers (280 miles).
It also features functions for post-launch reconnaissance and target adjustment.
