The Royal Thai Army acquires six Airbus Helicopters EC145 T2

A further addition to the Royal Thai Army’s rotorcraft fleet has been committed with the acquisition of six Airbus Helicopters light-utility EC145 T2.
The Royal Thai Army signed for six EC145 T2s with a VIP installation, under the Light Utility Helicopter Type II requirement, to be deployed principally on official passenger transport duties, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2016.
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Thailand to Receive First UH-72A in April 2015

Airbus has produced the first of six UH-72A for the Royal Thai Army. The aircraft will be delivered in December to the US Army, which will transfer it to Thai Army. The remaining five aircraft will be built in 2015.
Thailand requested six UH-72As through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process in 2013. The contract would be the first international sale of the aircraft, a variant of the EC145 civil helicopter.
Thailand is recapitalising its rotary wing fleet. In February 2011 it acquired three Mil Mi-17V-5, with three further helicopters ordered. In October 2012 the Thai Army signed a contract for two AgustaWestland AW139s for transport and utility missions with delivery set for this year.
In August 2009 the U.S. Defense Security Co-operation Agency announced an FMS of three UH-60L aircraft, while in March 2010 the Thai government approved a proposal to purchase three UH-60Ms. In October 2011, the Thai Cabinet approved a plan to procure two further Black Hawks.
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US Approves FMS of Six UH-72 Lakota for Royal Thai Army

EADS North America, has been awarded a contract for six Lakota helicopters with the environmental control unit, mission equipment package and airborne radio communication for the Royal Thai Army.
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DSCA notifies US Congress of potential Thai Lakota sale

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified the US Congress of a possible sale of six EADS North America UH-72A Lakota helicopters via the Pentagon's Foreign Military Sales mechanism.
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Thailand New tanks due in May

Ukraine will deliver its first batch of T-84 Oplot main battle tanks to the Thailand army in May.

Under the staggered delivery schedule, five of the tanks will be delivered in May, with another 50 tanks due by the end of 2015. The army has ordered a total of 200 of the tanks.
During recent talks with the Ukraine government, Gen Prayuth said he had requested a speedier delivery of the battle tanks.
The first round of five tanks will be used for training purposes

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US invites Burma to military drills with Thailand

The US has invited Burma to observe a major military exercise in Thailand, officials say, in what is seen as a sign of improving relations.
Burma has yet to respond to the offer to attend the Cobra Gold exercise next year, which brings together US and Thai troops and observers from across Asia.

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Thai army orders two AW139 helicopters

Thailand has ordered two AgustaWestland AW139 medium-twin utility helicopters, which will equip its army aviation unit from 2014.

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El Ejército de Tailandia adquiere helicópteros Enstrom 480B/Thai Army Orders 480B Training Helicopters

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation anuncia la venta de 16 helicópteros 480B para entrenamiento de pilotos del Ejército de Tailandia. El 480B fue seleccionado en una competición en la que concurrían 7 modelos. Experimentados pilotos tailandeses probaron el helicóptero, considerándolo muy fácil de volar. Además de entrenamiento, los helícópteros podrán utilizarse para SAR, vigiliancia y apoyo en catástrofes naturales.
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Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announces that they will be providing 16 480B advanced turbine training helicopters for the Royal Thai Army.
The 480B was selected in a competitive bidding process that included aircraft from 7 different major manufacturers. Experienced Royal Thai Army pilots flew the Enstrom 480B and piston powered F28F and they said it was almost too easy to fly.
Beyond just training, the Royal Thai Army intends to use their new 480Bs for a number of missions, such as search and rescue, surveillance, and disaster relief.