09.03.2025 16:51
Turkey's offer of warships to Thailand has caused a significant stir in the international arena. The Chinese media, discussing Turkey's strength in the defense industry and its export capabilities, stated that the offer should be examined carefully.
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ASFAT, one of the important organizations in Turkey's defense industry, has offered a warship to an Asian country that has been experiencing a long-standing crisis with China. The company presented its domestically produced ADA-class corvettes and İSTİF-class frigates to the Royal Thai Navy.
CHINESE MEDIA GAVE EXTENSIVE COVERAGE TO THE ISSUE
However, this offer has already created a significant impact in the Asian region even before the sale takes place. In particular, the Chinese media stated that the Turkish military vehicles previously offered to Malaysia should be carefully examined now that they are being offered to Thailand. ASFAT, which made the offer, was described as a company operating within the Turkish defense industry and responsible for the management of military factories and shipyards. It was emphasized that the offer demonstrates Turkey's export potential in the defense industry and its strategic moves in the region.
THAILAND WANTS TO STRENGTHEN ITS DEFENSE AGAINST CHINA
Thailand, to which the offer was made, has been experiencing tensions with China for years. Seeking to enhance its defense capabilities against China, Thailand plans to strengthen its Royal Navy fleet by purchasing 4 new frigates. In this context, it aims to directly purchase two ships ready for use, while the remaining two ships are to be produced in the country with technology transfer.
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