Anutin sets out five priorities for air force
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has outlined five policy priorities to strengthen the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) operational capabilities and national security.
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New chief pledges to cut expenditure
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Air force scraps Kalasin sugar cane project
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has bowed to a protest against its plan to allow 100 rai of its Wing 23 airfield, dubbed Seri Thai World War II Airport, in Kalasin's Na Khu district to be used for a sugar cane cultivation project.
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Alongkorn to head RTAF in new promotions list
ACM Alongkorn Wannarot has been nominated to take over as commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force from ACM Napadej Dhupatemiya, who retires at the end of September, in changes made to the air force annual reshuffle list, informed sources said.
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China drills are 'non-partisan'
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US help sought on how to pilot F-35As
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has asked its United States counterpart to send experts to provide knowhow on how to operate fighter jets pending US Congressional approval of the sale of F-35As, says RTAF commander ACM Napadej Dhupatemiya.
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Half budget approved for 2 US F-35 fighters
The House committee vetting the 2023 budget bill on Wednesday approved 369 million baht out of 738 million baht sought by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for its planned purchase of two F-35A fighter jets from the US.
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Decision looms on fighter jet funding
The House committee scrutinising the 2023 budget bill will decide on Wednesday on a request by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for a budget to fund its F-35A fighter jet procurement scheme.
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