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"Lockheed Martin" reveals whether to sell the F-35 to Thailand or not up to the Biden government
Lockheed Martin: USSLOTXOgovernment decides whether to sell F-35 fighter jets to Thailand Analysts expect Washington may not sell. because Thailand is close to China
On February 16, 2022, Reuters reported that Tim Cahill, senior vice president of business at Lockheed Martin, the aircraft manufacturer. and national defense equipment world's largest revealed during the Singapore Air Show that
Thailand, which has shown interest in buying the F-35 fighter jet, nevertheless. The authority to authorize a sale order to the Thai government depends on the decision of the US government.
“Thailand has shown interest in buying But as far as I know There is nothing official about it yet.”
“It will be a policy decision of the US government. I think there is some promise. But I really don't know how the US government will decide on this matter,” Cahill said.
Reuters also stated that in january The Royal Thai Air Force has allocated a budget of $413 million, or about 13 billion baht, for the purchase of four modern, modern fighter jets. Air Chief Marshal Naphadej Thupatemie, commander-in-chief of the Air Force revealed that Thailand is interested in purchasing up to 8 such aircraft.
For the F-35 Lightning II (is one of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world at the moment. It is a highly sensitive piece of equipment. The US government decides to sell only to its close allies. For the Indo-Pacific region, only Australia, Singapore, Japan and South Korea are approved by the US government.)
However, the agencies involved in this matter are US Department of State Office of Congress and Public Affairs He hasn't shown any reaction to the news report.
Analysts expected The United States may not sell to
Ian Storey, a geopolitical expert at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore, said: Washington may be reluctant to approve the sale because of Thailand's growing military ties with China.
Ian questioned the strategic need for Thailand to have this expensive fighter jet, given that Thailand has a low risk environment for external threats. Two of the most militarized neighboring nations, Myanmar and Vietnam, are obsessed with civil wars, their inner turmoil. and trade competition with China for Vietnam
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