The backing from Bangkok clears a key hurdle for Saab and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) prior to contract signing. Defense Minister and... Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor ...

The force has plans to rename itself the Royal Thai Air and Space Force, a recognition of the growing significance of the space domain. As the RTAF aspires to become one of the best air forces in ...

Thailand Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has revealed that the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) plans to move forward with its acquisition of Saab’s JAS 39 E/F Gripen jets, reportedly expressing ...

The Royal Thai Air Force has defended its decision to procure Saab Gripen fighter jets following criticism over the choice, reports Bangkok Post. The decision to acquire the Swedish-made aircraft ...

Thailand’s government has expressed support for the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF’s) decision to obtain the Saab Gripen E/F fighter. The defence ministry has backed the decision for the ...