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Originally Posted by jackliu

That's how you do things, smart nation NEVER pick sides, and enjoy the patronage from both sides.

But pick a side and get fresh equipment

Originally Posted by airsuperiority

But pick a side and get fresh equipment

Pick no side, get fresh equipment from all side. Pick 1 side, get fresh equipment from 1 side and pressure from the other side.

Originally Posted by jackliu

That's how you do things, smart nation NEVER pick sides, and enjoy the patronage from both sides.

The article clearly points out that Thailand is a major non-NATO ally. That means the US and Thailand have an alliance in place, and a pretty strong one, and that is why Thailand is getting this equipment.

A couple of Perry Class Frigates, if they had the missile launchers still intact, would be good all around escorts for their carrier that hardly ever goes to sea. As ASW escorts, they are still going to be the best escorts Thaliand would have and very good as ASW work iof the embark a Sea Howk or other decent ASW helo.

Originally Posted by Jeff Head

The article clearly points out that Thailand is a major non-NATO ally. That means the US and Thailand have an alliance in place, and a pretty strong one, and that is why Thailand is getting this equipment.

A couple of Perry Class Frigates, if they had the missile launchers still intact, would be good all around escorts for their carrier that hardly ever goes to sea. As ASW escorts, they are still going to be the best escorts Thaliand would have and very good as ASW work iof the embark a Sea Howk or other decent ASW helo.

You might want to check Thailand's inventory, a rather large chunk of it are Made in China. This include their newest warship HTMS Pattani.

The New batch of Small Arms has been tested, passed and certified by the TNI
Courtesy of Om Kenyot

Galil ACE+GL Passed


Jericho Pistol Passed


Negev LMG Passed


Galil Sniper Rifle Passed


X95 Passed

Vietnam Coast Guard Receive First Large Patrol Vessel
29 Oktober 2012


VietNamNet Bridge – Factory Z189, under the General Department of Defence Industry, held a ceremony to launch and hand over the vessel “DN 2000 (OPV-9014)”, with its number sign “CSB 8001”, with the participation of Senior Lieutenant-General Nguyen Thanh Cung, Deputy Defence Ministry; Colonel Nguyen Quang Dam, General Director of the Vietnam Marine Police Force and representatives from the Dutch Damen Shipyards Group and relevant agencies.

DEFENSE STUDIES: Vietnam Coast Guard Receive First Large Patrol Vessel

Philippines Protecting South China Sea Interests
By Leithen Francis
Source: Aviation Week & Space Technology

November 05, 2012

Leithen Francis Singapore

China's increased assertiveness over territorial claims to the South China Sea is leading the Philippines to embark on the biggest military procurement program it has ever undertaken.

Philippines Protecting South China Sea Interests

New Patrol Ships For the Philippines – Coast Guard Official Says Order For Five New Vessels Not Linked To Dispute With China
November 3, 2012. 2:41 pm • Section: Defence Watch


New Patrol Ships For the Philippines – Coast Guard Official Says Order For Five New Vessels Not Linked To Dispute With China | Ottawa Citizen

Philippine Coast Guard announces plans to buy French OPV

Originally Posted by jackliu

You might want to check Thailand's inventory, a rather large chunk of it are Made in China. This include their newest warship HTMS Pattani.

No dispute in that...but the main offensive punch for this OPV is a two cannister US made Harpoon missile system.

The OH Perry vessels are much larger and more powerful, dpeending on how the Thai's have them configured.

At any rate, my only point was simple, there is a strong alliance between Thailand and the US. There is no such alliance with China. Perhaps some day there wil be...but not now.

Originally Posted by Jeff Head

No dispute in that...but the main offensive punch for this OPV is a two cannister US made Harpoon missile system.

The OH Perry vessels are much larger and more powerful, dpeending on how the Thai's have them configured.

At any rate, my only point was simple, there is a strong alliance between Thailand and the US. There is no such alliance with China. Perhaps some day there wil be...but not now.

You might want check out C-802, Thailand uses them, and they are in the same class as Harpoon . And yes Perry is a frig, and that ship is a Corvette, so they are not even in the same class therefore it is not smart to make comparison between the two.

My point is it does not have to be an allies to be on good terms with China, just because Thailand is a official ally of US, does not mean it will be enemy with China. Or that in the even of conflict Thailand will automatically go to US's side.

Therefore for nation like this, it is very smart, they don't choose side and gets patronage from everyone.

i think this would be a very interesting capability

What do people think about the Aussie Tiger Chopper?

Originally Posted by collins

What do people think about the Aussie Tiger Chopper?

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