This website uses cookies to manage authentication, navigation, and other functions. By using our website, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.

Read More

Royal Thai Navy to modernize HTMS Naruesuan frigate to Datalink with Air Force Gripens

Posted On
a
Naval Forces News - Thailand
 
 
 
Royal Thai Navy to modernize HTMS Naruesuan frigate to Datalink with Air Force Gripens
 
The Thai cabinet has approved a 3.29 Billion Baht budget for the Royal Thai Navy to modernize its frigate HTMS Naruesuan´s computer systems and enable it to link up with RTAF Gripens, according to the Bangkok Post.
     
The Thai cabinet has approved a 3.29 Billion Baht budget for the Royal Thai Navy to modernize its frigate HTMS Naruesuan´s computer systems and enable it to link up with RTAF Gripens, according to the Bangkok Post.
HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421)
(Picture: Kazec)
     
HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421) is a modified version of the Chinese-made Type 053 frigate. Commissioned in 1995, it displaces roughly 3,000 tons with a length of 120 meters. While the design is Chinese, most of the electronics as well as weapon systems are from western origin.
     
The Thai cabinet has approved a 3.29 Billion Baht budget for the Royal Thai Navy to modernize its frigate HTMS Naruesuan´s computer systems and enable it to link up with RTAF Gripens, according to the Bangkok Post.
Royal Thai Air Force Gripen
(Picture: Stefan Kalm - Copyright Saab AB')
     
The electronic communication systems on the twin frigates “Naresuan -Taksin’ will allow communication between the frigates and Thailand’s JAS-39 Gripens. Early this year, the navy had also installed a similar electronic communication system on Royal Narubes vessel to connect with the Gripen’s advanced early warning system, according to ScandAsia.com.