Thai News Network (TNN) can report that, Thailand has signed a contract to purchase new Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden, marking a significant step in the Royal Thai Air Force’s modernization efforts. The agreement, which also includes an economic offset policy, was formalized on 25 August 2025 during a ceremony attended by Thai Foreign Minister Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa.
Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa described the deal as both a defensive deterrent and a foundation for Thailand’s long-term defense industry ambitions. He emphasized that the partnership with Sweden would provide technology transfers to Thai businesses and strengthen the Air Force’s operational capacity. The policy, he said, has been consistently prioritized across successive governments in Bangkok.
The foreign minister also underlined that the agreement reinforces confidence among Sweden and the wider international community in Thailand’s adherence to international law. His remarks followed recent border clashes with Cambodia, where he stressed that Thai military operations were strictly defensive, precise, and confined to military targets.
