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RTAF) is working for enhancement capabilities of its 12 T-50TH Golden Eagle lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT) aircrafts currently in service with 401st Sqaudron, Wing 4 Takhli include retrofit Lockheed Martin AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced. Targeting Pods (ATP) (all photos : RTAF)
Online social media of Wing 4 Takhli Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has published pictures of their visit to their operations in May, 2023 which is to improve the capability of fighter and training aircraft Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) T-50TH Golden Eagle, 401 Squadron, Wing 4, by installing additional Lockheed Martin targeting pods AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP).
The Royal Thai Air Force has not provided details on the improvement of 12 T-50TH fighter and training aircraft stationed in the 401 Squadron. But the picture showing the screen showing a lecture given to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Narong Inthachat on May 9, 2023, shows the time frame for the installation of the T-50TH Phase 4 with the installation (retrofit) of the Sniper ATP targeting pod during April-November 2023. The background is T-50TH the number 40110 under maintenance also has a box containing the Sniper ATP Targeting Pod.
There will also be a display of avionic equipment such as mission computers and the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) display on the Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM fighter jet EMLU Squadron 403 Squadron 4 Number 18 already.
A visit to Wing 4 by Air Chief Marshal Park Chil Ho, Commander of the Logistics Division Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) on May 16, 2023, there is also an exhibition of T-50TH 2nd T-50TH No. 40104 and one machine that is being maintained.
Based on the latest FA-50 Block 10 fighter and light attack aircraft standards, the Sniper ATP pod provides high-resolution images for high-accuracy targeting and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR). Commonly detect, identify, auto-track and laser point small tactical targets at long distances, and supports the use of all types of laser and GPS satellite-guided weapons against fixed and multiple moving targets for pilots.
It was previously known that The procurement of fighter pilot training aircraft at the initial stage (Phase 3), with an estimated budget of 1,659,360,500 baht ($ 52.5 million), is to improve the capabilities of fighter aircraft and trainer T-50TH received and announced in the year 2019.
Includes Israel Elta EL/M-2032 Radar installation, Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and additional Countermeasures Dispenser System (CMDS).
The Royal Thai Air Force's primary fighter pilot training aircraft procurement project For fighter and training aircraft T-50TH, a total of 14 machines are delayed due to the reduction of the defense budget due to the Covid-19 epidemic situation.
Until on July 9, 2021, the Royal Thai Air Force announced the procurement of two additional T-50TH Phase 4. It is understood that a contract has been signed with KAI, Republic of Korea followed later in 2021, the delivery is understood that it should take place around the year 2024.
Improving the capability of fighter aircraft and training the T-50TH in the 4th phase project In addition to the addition of targeting pods, the ATP Sniper will likely include the JHMCS pilot helmet and the IRIS-T air-to-air missile, all of which are compatible with the 403 Squadron F-16AM/BM EMLU.
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), Republic of Korea, is still in the process of building the last two T-50TH aircraft No. 40113 and 40114 for the Royal Thai Air Force at their aircraft factory in Sacheon as well.
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Biden Seals 3 Deals in Pacific Islands as U.S. Competes with China
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Palau, Micronesia and Papua New Guinea countries (image : GoogleMaps)A U.S. diplomatic offensive to counter China's growing clout in the Pacific Islands appears to be paying dividends, with three agreements sealed within 48 hours.
The Biden administration has focused far more attention on the Pacific islands — new embassies, more aid, several high-level visits — since a security pact between China and the Solomon Islands spooked Washington last year.
The recent agreements with Papua New Guinea (PNG), Palau and Micronesia underscore that, for now, "it's still a heavily U.S.-leaning region," says Derek Grossman, a senior defense analyst at the RAND Corporation.
Secretary of State Tony Blinken and PNG Prime Minister James Marape signed a security pact Monday under which the U.S. will provide training and funding to help PNG's military respond to threats like drug trafficking and natural disasters.
President Biden intended to sign it himself in what would have been the first U.S. presidential visit to a Pacific Islands country, but he flew home from the G7 summit in Japan to deal with the debt ceiling crisis instead.
The U.S.-PNG agreement hasn't been published, but it's expected to give the U.S. military conditional access to bases, ports and airports in the country.
Ahead of the signing, student protesters and rival politicians in PNG accused Marape of sacrificing sovereignty and putting the country at the center of U.S.-China rivalry.
Marape pushed back, arguing that the agreement will strengthen PNG's defenses and won't stop the country from doing business with China, which has developed roads and other infrastructure projects in the country in recent years.
Beijing's Foreign Ministry didn't directly object to the deal but said Beijing opposes the "introduction of any geopolitical games" in the region.
Blinken oversaw another signing ceremony on Monday as Palau extended its Compact of Free Association (COFA) with the U.S. for another 20 years. Micronesia will follow suit tomorrow.
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New Zealand Army has Received 18 Bushmasters
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The first 18 Bushmaster PMV inducted to the New Zealand Army (photos : NZDF)First Bushmasters ready to roll
Defence Minister Andrew Little has marked the arrival of the first 18 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles for the New Zealand Army, alongside personnel at Trentham Military Camp today.
“The arrival of the Bushmaster fleet represents a significant uplift in capability and protection for defence force personnel, and a milestone in the Government’s historic investment in our defence kit,” Andrew Little said.
The 43 Bushmasters are Australian-designed and built vehicles and will replace the New Zealand Army’s ageing armoured Pinzgauers.
“Bushmaster vehicles carry more troops than the armoured Pinzgauer and offer greater blast and ballistic protection to personnel,” Andrew Little said.
“Our soldiers operate in a variety of challenging situations. The Bushmasters are multipurpose vehicles that will boost their ability to help communities here in New Zealand, the Pacific, and overseas – whether they are on peace and security missions, search and rescue, or natural disaster operations.”
December 2017, the Government has invested more than $4.5 billion in 12 major defence capability projects. This includes $102.9 million towards the Bushmaster fleet.
“This Bushmaster fleet was designed specifically for our use. It comes in five different variants to carry out a range of tasks, including mobile communications and command hubs, troop transport, and protected ambulances,” Andrew Little said.
The Bushmasters will also enhance the New Zealand Defence Force’s interoperability with our overseas partners, as many already use them.
“The remainder of the Bushmaster vehicles will arrive in batches throughout 2023. They are being tested and certified for use at Trentham Military Camp, before being sent to their home bases,” Andrew Little said.
Budget 2023 also included investment in world class communications systems to ensure interoperability with our international partners.
(NZDF)