What Happened
Thai Air Force Expands Precision Strike Capabilities With Israeli Technology
The Royal Thai Air Force is planning to acquire Israel Aerospace Industries’ Rampage standoff missiles and Elbit Systems’ precision munitions, including MPR-500 bombs and Lizard III guidance kits. This move follows Thailand’s recent purchase of an Israeli air defense system from IAI, and is part of the country’s efforts to expand its precision-strike capabilities. The acquisition is driven by recent border conflicts and the Thai military’s growing emphasis on precision weapons, according to Aviation Week. The planned purchase was first reported by CTech.