Thailand army could purchase WS-1B and WS-32 MLRS rocket launcher systems from China

Chinese-made WS-1B 302mm MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System 

The Royal Thai Army is considering the purchase of two new types of multiple rocket launcher systems from China, according to the Canada-based Kanwa Defense Weekly. According to Chinese source, Thailand is likely to import WS-1B and WS-32 launchers from China, which will be renamed the DTI-1 and the DTI-1G respectively. 

Thailand may become a major market for Chinese weapons

After the FD-2000, the export version of Chinese HQ-9 surface-to-air missile, beat the competition — the US Patriot and Russian S-300 air defense systems, Thailand may become the next overseas market for missile systems and other weaponry from China, reports US-based Duowei News.

During the Defense & Security 2013 exhibition which took place at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center of Bangkok from Nov. 4 until Thursday, the FD-2000 was presented to the Royal Thai Armed Forces along with other advanced weapon systems such as the FL-3000N short-range Close-in Weapon System and the FK-1000 Short To Medium Range Air Defense System designed by China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation based in Beijing.

Focus on Alpha Jets of Royal Thai Air Force

Alpha Jets and Mirage in the Alps


Operators Belgium, Belgian Air Component (Alpha Jet E) - 29 based in France
Cameroon,Cameroon Air Force (Alpha Jet MS2) - 6 (5 are in service)
Canada
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Egypt, Egypt Air Force (Alpha Jet MS2 and E) - 14 MS2 and 40 E (MS1)
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Morocco ,Royal Moroccan Air Force (Alpha Jet E) - 24
Nigeria , Nigerian Air Force (Alpha Jet E) - 24
Portuguese Air Force - 50 (Alpha Jet A - former Luftwaffe aircraft)
Qatar, Qatar Air Force (Alpha Jet E) - 6
Thailand ,Royal Thai Air Force (25 Alpha Jet A - former Luftwaffe aircraft)
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United Kingdom , QinetiQ - 6 (Alpha Jet A - former Luftwaffe aircraft)