- By Stingray, Thai Intel’s national security journalist
Thai arms maker and representative of foreign armament, according to early registration, is expected to dominate a large arms exhibition to be held in March 2012 in Thailand-with about 25 Thai arms makers and representative registration to the meet. The USA comes in second, with about 20 registration, with China at about 10 registration.
Singapore and South Korean arms makers are also making a strong showing at the meet-with one each from Malaysia and Philippines.
The exhibition was moved from 2011 to March 2012 due to flooding of Thailand.
Yingluck, Thailand’s prime minister, said at her address to the Thai parliament, that one of her defense strategy is to build up Thailand’s arms industry. Since then, the Thai army chief, Prayuth, has been focusing more on a local Thai arms industry-however, before Yingluck’s statement, he had bought foreign arms over capable locel Thai arms suppliers.
Thailand’s main focus on a local arms industry focus mainly on advance rockets and missiles-where the Thai technical research unit, NECTEC and the Thai telecom and media regulator have been assisting in guidance systems development for those rockets and missiles.
Earlier, the Thai military’s arms manufacturing arm, said it will be in position to export arms within 2 years-focusing mainly on armaments for the infantry unit. The unit have produced a string of cutting-edge equipments.
- The following is a statement from Yutthasak, Thailand’s defense minister:
An overwhelming 98% of Defense & Security 2011 Thailand exhibitors confirm their participation on 5 – 8 March 2012 at IMPACT, Bangkok, Thailand. This is a vote of confidence in Thailand that has quickly recovered from the worst floods in 70 years. National Pavilions from Belarus, China, Czech, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Ukraine and USA will continue their participation.
Some of the world leading names in Defense & Security Industry who will be at the rescheduled Bangkok show are AM General, Atlas Elektronik, Aerospace Longmarch, Brahmos, CETC, Diehl, Glock, Harris, IMI, KDIA, Lockheed Martin, MBDA, Navantia, Nexter, Oto Melara, Rafael, Russia Technologies, SAAB, Selex, Thales, Ukrspecexport and many others.
Ministry of Defence Thailand expresses its heartfelt thanks to the exhibitors who have shown such commitment during this period of Difficulty.
“Recent changes in global and domestic securities have posed concerns for Thailand to explore new defence technology that would enhance the armed services’ capabilities. Defense & Security 2012 will provide and exceptional opportunity for Thailand and the international community to witness defence related weaponry and keep abreast with industry advancements through product displays, demonstrations and seminars. The event will also offer excellent professional networking opportunities for participants and manufacturers.”
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