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D&S 2017: Thailand rains down rockets and artillery
The Thai Ministry of Defence (MoD) displayed its newest artillery project at the Defense & Security 2017 expo in Bangkok, this being an effort to …
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D&S 2017: Thai military’s UAV research bears fruit
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is working on a platform called the Fixed-wing UAV with VTOL-Enabling Capability (FUVEC), displaying one of four prototypes at the …
Naval Warfare
D&S 2017: Terma targets Royal Thai Navy (video)
Danish company Terma is targeting the Royal Thai Navy with its range of surveillance, combat management and decoy products with upcoming contracts currently in the …
Defence Notes
D&S 2017: Show highlights (video)
As Defense and Security 2017 draws to a close Gordon Arthur, Asia/Pacific editor at Shephard Media, talks through some of the news from the week.
Naval Warfare
D&S 2017: Leonardo torpedoes into Thailand (video)
Leonardo showcased its A224MOD3 underwater torpedo at Defense and Security 2017 as the company pursues opportunities with the Royal Thai Navy. Shephard spoke with Marco Rossi, …
Defence Notes
D&S 2017: Serbs showcasing arms in Thailand
Belgrade-based Yugoimport-SDPR exhibited a wide array of new weapon systems at the Defence & Security 2017 expo, held in Bangkok from 6-9 November. 'Our participation in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
D&S 2017: Marsun charts future USV course
8th November 2017
Marsun, a private shipbuilder in Thailand, displayed a scale model of a concept for a second-generation 10m-long USV at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok. …
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Defence Helicopter
D&S 2017: Leonardo strengthens ties with Thailand
8th November 2017
Leonardo Helicopters signed an MoU with the Defence Technology Institute in Thailand for the possibility of establishing an MRO facility in the country as Thailand considers …
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Land Warfare
D&S 2017: DefTech helps Condor to soar again
8th November 2017
This year Malaysian firm DefTech shared a booth with Chaiseri Metal and Rubber at the Defense & Security 2017 expo in Bangkok. DefTech exhibited two …
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Digital Battlespace
D&S 2017: TSG demonstrates ADCCS
8th November 2017
TSG IT Advanced Systems is using Defense & Security Thailand 2017 to highlight the capabilities of its Air Defense Command and Control System (ADCCS).The ADCCS …
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Land Warfare
D&S 2017: Nimr makes friends in Southeast Asia
8th November 2017
Nimr has expanded its regional reach into Southeast Asia with the announcement on 6 November that it had sealed new partnerships in both Malaysia and …
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Defence Helicopter
D&S 2017: Turkey promotes attack helos and UAVs
8th November 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) showcased its T129 Atak multirole combat helicopter and its fixed-wing Anka medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV for the Thai and regional market …
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Digital Battlespace
D&S 2017: Saab points to Thai network upgrade (video)
8th November 2017
Thailand operates a complete network solution, supplied by Saab, to connect its air, land and naval assets, including the Saab Gripen fighter. While this solution …
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Land Warfare
D&S 2017: Aselsan ups the tempo with SARP-M134
8th November 2017
Aselsan unveiled a new remote-controlled weapon station (RWS) at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok, one designed for installation on vehicles and able to achieve …
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Land Warfare
D&S 2017: IWI launches two new weapons
8th November 2017
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) debuted two new weapons for the international market at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok: the Tavor 7 bullpup assault rifle …
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Land Warfare
D&S 2017: Chaiseri looks to the next generation
7th November 2017
Thai firm Chaiseri Metal and Rubber chose the venue of Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok to launch its First Win 2 4x4 vehicle onto …
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Land Warfare
D&S 2017: Ukraine showcases amphibious APC (video)
7th November 2017
The Ukrainian defence holding group, Ukroboronprom, showcased its amphibious APC at Defense and Security 2017 as it targets the Thai marine requirement. Speaking to Shephard, Yuriy …
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Land Warfare
D&S 2017: Nimr scores first Asian customer (video)
7th November 2017
Tactical ground vehicle specialist Nimr Automotive has secured its first export contract outside the Middle East in a deal to provide its Long Range Special Operations …
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Digital Battlespace
D&S 2017: Controp announces Vietnamese order
7th November 2017
Controp Precision Technologies will supply its iSea-40HD to the Vietnamese Navy under a contract announced at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand. The iSea-40HD …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2017: Honeywell sees growth in upgrades in ASEAN market
7th November 2017
Honeywell sees increased investment in the ASEAN defence market across the board, said Ronald Lopez, Honeywell’s Asia-Pacific Defence senior director of sales and business development, …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2017: Thales signs MoU with Thai DTI
7th November 2017
Thales and the Defence Technology Institute (DTI), the Thai Ministry of Defence’s research and development agency, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 6 November …
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Land Warfare
D&S 2017: Black Widow gives birth to water baby
7th November 2017
Two years ago the Defence Technology Institute (DTI), a division of the Thai Ministry of Defence, displayed a prototype of its Black Widow Spider 8x8 …
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Defence Notes
D&S 2017: UK foresees growth in Asia-Pacific
6th November 2017
The Defence and Security Organisation (DSO), under the UK’s Department for International Trade, promoted broader opportunities in defence sales and technology transfers at the Defence …
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Naval Warfare
D&S 2017: Chinese floats whole submarine family for export
6th November 2017
Chinese companies were out in force at Defense & Security 2017 in Bangkok, including the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC). Most prominent on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
D&S 2017: Sky Scout designed for Thai skies
6th November 2017
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has begun the process of inducting an indigenously produced tactical UAV known as the Sky Scout suitable for training, …
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Digital Battlespace
D&S 2017: China exhibits mobile EO vehicles
6th November 2017
Henan-based China Electronics Technology Corporation (CETC) exhibited models and images of three new mobile ground-based electro-optical (EO) defence systems for ‘low, slow, small’ targets at …
Defense & Security 2017 News
Shephard Media reports from Defense & Security 2017 (D&S 2017), held at Bangkok’s IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center from 6-9 November.
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If you are attending, don't forget to visit us at booth B15 for copies of our magazines and handbooks.
To get in touch with the news team:
Gordon Arthur: gordon.a@shephardmedia.com and @combatpaparazzi
Beth Maundrill: beth.m@shephardmedia.com and @GunshipGirl
