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Thailand military modernization
![Thailand to Upgrade More F-5 Fighter Jets Thailand to Upgrade More F-5 Fighter Jets](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-02_18-44-35.jpg)
Thailand to Upgrade More F-5 Fighter Jets
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state continues to modernize its aging aircraft.
![What’s Next for US-Thailand Military Ties Under Trump? What’s Next for US-Thailand Military Ties Under Trump?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-30_15-56-32.jpg)
What’s Next for US-Thailand Military Ties Under Trump?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
News of military helicopter sales have led to speculation about what we might expect in this realm.
![Is Thailand Now Buying More Arms From China? Is Thailand Now Buying More Arms From China?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
Is Thailand Now Buying More Arms From China?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a new approval by the Thai government this week.
![Thailand’s New Army Chief Makes First Singapore Visit Thailand’s New Army Chief Makes First Singapore Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-kocha-singa-singapore-thailand.jpg)
Thailand’s New Army Chief Makes First Singapore Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Chalermchai Sitthisad made his introductory trip to the city-state this week after taking over his new post late last year.
![Thailand Eyeing Israel Artillery System Thailand Eyeing Israel Artillery System](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-01_13-42-23.jpg)
Thailand Eyeing Israel Artillery System
By Prashanth Parameswaran
RTMC is reportedly looking to procure platforms to boost the Southeast Asian state’s defenses.
![Did Thailand Secretly Approve Its China Submarine Buy? Did Thailand Secretly Approve Its China Submarine Buy?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-15_16-56-15.jpg)
Did Thailand Secretly Approve Its China Submarine Buy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent controversy over the transparency of the purchase reveals how tone-deaf the junta-led government can be.
![When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive? When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-15_16-56-15.jpg)
When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Thai defense officials are bullish about approving a key acquisition.
![What’s Next for Russia-Thailand Military Ties? What’s Next for Russia-Thailand Military Ties?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
What’s Next for Russia-Thailand Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent meeting offers a window into the current state of the relationship.
![When Are China’s Submarines Coming to Thailand? When Are China’s Submarines Coming to Thailand?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-15_16-56-15.jpg)
When Are China’s Submarines Coming to Thailand?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
2017 could finally see some progress on a high-profile deal.
![Thailand, Ukraine Move Towards Joint Production of APCs Thailand, Ukraine Move Towards Joint Production of APCs](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
Thailand, Ukraine Move Towards Joint Production of APCs
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Sources suggest the two sides are closer to joint production.
![The Truth About Thailand’s 2017 Defense Budget ‘Hike’ The Truth About Thailand’s 2017 Defense Budget ‘Hike’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_07-55-04.jpg)
The Truth About Thailand’s 2017 Defense Budget ‘Hike’
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The increase in defense spending needs to be put into proper perspective.
![Thailand Will Get First M58 Patrol Gun Boat Soon Thailand Will Get First M58 Patrol Gun Boat Soon](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-12_19-47-43.jpg)
Thailand Will Get First M58 Patrol Gun Boat Soon
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Final fit-out currently ongoing ahead of planned delivery by September.