Bangkok: May 27 - Defense delivers armored vehicles and guns, made by Thais, to Bhutan for use in maintaining peace. Mr. Suthin Khlangsaeng, Minister of Defense presided over the delivery ceremony of 10 4×4 rubber-wheeled armored vehicles of Thai Defense Industry Co., Ltd. (TDI) and 230 small arms and pistols of the Arms Industry Co., Ltd. ( WMI) to the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bhutan to Thailand For the Royal Thai Police of the Kingdom of Bhutan Used in peacekeeping missions with General Phopol Maneerin, Chairman of the Defense Technology Institute, General Sanitchanok Sangkhachan, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence. and executives of TDI Company and WMI Company attended the handover ceremony. Mr. Suthin stated that it is considered to build confidence. and good relationships between the governments of the two countries The Defense Technology Institute or Defense Technology Institute together with the two joint venture companies operate in accordance with the policy of promoting the defense industry. to happen concretely To drive the national defense industry Including promoting and supporting the private sector, focusing on further development and increasing the capabilities of every sector. In order to achieve stable and sustainable self-reliance, he also mentioned the importance of the National Defense Technology Institute. that plays a role in promoting the government's defense industry to concrete production and distribution While Mrs. Nopparat Kulhiran, executive of Chaiseri Company which is a joint venture with the National Defense Technology Institute on behalf of Thai Defense Industry Company Limited, states that 10 First Win 4×4 rubber wheeled armored vehicles, ATV (Armored Tactical Vehicle) model, will be used by the Kingdom of Bhutan. Central African Union, after 45 vehicles have been delivered to Bhutan in 2021. In addition, there are also Bhutanese personnel to learn and exchange in matters of production, repair and various knowledge. There are also other countries who ordered mor e vehicles covered by the company especially the Philippine Army The plan is to order 900 vehicles, with the first batch ordering 200 vehicles. In addition, there are 46 militaries around the world that have purchased armored vehicles from Chaiseri Company for use. It is designed according to customer needs and usage, such as the design of a bulletproof roof. Protect against drone attacks As for the needs within Thailand There are also orders from ISOC, the Navy, and the Border Patrol Police. He emphasizes that it is the company's pride to support the defense industry together with the Ministry of Defence. By seeing military equipment made by Thai people used in United Nations missions. For the equipment that has been delivered includes: First Win 4×4 rubber-wheeled armored vehicles, ATV (Armored Tactical Vehicle) model, 10 vehicles, designed and produced by Thai people. that has created a reputation for the country Thailand continues to be at the international level. The First Win 4×4 ATV model is a high-pe rformance armored vehicle with a 300 PS engine that comes with protection according to Nato standard Stanag 4569 at level 2, which helps protect personnel inside the vehicle. More than 11 soldiers to carry out missions successfully and safely in all terrain conditions. At the same time, there is another piece of equipment that has created a reputation for Thailand from this delivery, namely small arms. and handguns from WMI, which has delivered 200 7.62 mm. MI-47 handguns and 30 9 mm. MI-9 handguns. Both types of firearms received Designed for precision and maneuverability. It is also strong and durable. The success of TDI and WMI is another step forward for Thailand's defense industry. Towards driving national defense technology for self-reliance Concrete production and distribution - 313 Source: Thai News Agency
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