New frigate a challenge for navy

October 28, 2023

PUBLISHED : 28 Oct 2023 at 07:49

“There has been no order from the government or the Pheu Thai Party. It is a solution worked out by the Defence Ministry and the navy.” — Sutin Klungsang, Defence Minister

The government’s decision to procure a Chinese-made frigate to replace a submarine the navy ordered in 2017 will pose a significant challenge for the navy, especially given that numerous items have been procured to support the submarine plan.