Royal Thai Army – The Defense Post

Nov- 2025 -

19 November

Troops march on parade during an oath-of-allegiance ceremony, presided over by army chief Gen Narongpan Jitkaewthae, to mark Royal Thai Armed Forces Day on 18 January 2023 at the armys Cavalry Centre in Saraburi. Some 2,846 soldiers took part in the parade.

Thailand Receives New Artillery and Rocket Systems

Thailand has received new artillery and rocket systems from the Defence Technology Institute, developed with technology-transfer programs.

11 November

Asia Pacific

File photo of a Thai soldier standing outside the Government Public Relations Department in Bangkok

Staff Writer With AFP

Thailand Says ‘Hostilities’ Remain Despite Cambodia Peace Pact

Thailand's army said on Tuesday "hostilities still remain" with Cambodia, a day after Bangkok suspended the implementation of a US-backed peace deal over a landmine blast that wounded four troops.

Aug- 2025 -

5 August

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Royal Thai Army Unveils ‘High-Energy’ Laser Weapon to Counter Hostile Drones

The Royal Thai Army has unveiled a high-energy laser weapon designed to counter the increasing threats posed by unmanned aerial vehicles.

Jul- 2025 -

28 July

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Thailand and Cambodia Truce Talks Due but Strikes Continue

Thailand and Cambodia's leaders are due to meet for peace talks on Monday, as a festering territorial dispute along their shared frontier dragged into a fifth day of open combat.

Feb- 2025 -

14 February

Asia Pacific

U.S. Army infantrymen with the 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, trains members of the 112th Infantry Regiment, Royal Thai Army, on the M1129 Stryker Mortar system as part of Cobra Gold 2022 in the Lopburi Province of the Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 26, 2022. CG 22 is the 41st iteration of the international training exercise that supports readiness and emphasizes coordination on civic action, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. From Feb. 22 through March 4, 2022, this annual event taking place at various locations throughout the Kingdom of Thailand increases the capability, capacity, and interoperability of partnered nations while simultaneously reinforcing our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Mendoza)

Rojoef Manuel

Thai Army Stryker Fleet to Receive Leonardo DRS Battle Management Systems

Leonardo DRS has accepted a contract to supply and equip battle management systems for the Royal Thai Army’s Stryker 8x8 armored fighting vehicles.

Oct- 2024 -

9 October

Air

AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Completes First Flight of Thailand’s ‘Little Bird’ Helicopter

Boeing has completed the maiden flight of the Royal Thai Army’s future AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter in Mesa, Arizona.

Sep- 2024 -

17 September

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Royal Thai Army Tests Domestic 4×4 Military Truck Prototype

The Defense Technology Institute of Thailand has announced successful prototype testing of the Royal Thai Army’s new 4x4 military transport vehicle.

Aug- 2024 -

7 August

Arms

Joe Saballa

Thailand to Become First Export Customer of China’s QBZ-195T Rifles

Thailand could become the first foreign operator of China’s QBZ-195T assault rifles after recently signifying its intent to procure the weapons.

Aug- 2022 -

31 August

Africa

Rojoef Manuel

South Africa, Thailand Collaborate on Next-Gen Infantry Combat Vehicle

South Africa’s Paramount Group has partnered with Thailand’s Defence Technology Institute and Jatupanas to develop an infantry combat vehicle.

Mar- 2022 -

31 March

Asia Pacific

Hanan Zaffar

British Army Conducts Jungle Warfare Training With Thai Forces

The British Army and Thai Armed Forces are conducting Panther Gold 21, a jungle warfare exercise to boost military warfare tactics, navigation, and survival techniques.

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