The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has officially received the first batch of Stryker armoured infantry carrier vehicles from the US Army.

In a ceremony held at the RTA Headquarters in Bangkok, the US Army handed over ten Strykers to Thailand, reported Bangkok Post.

The delivery of the armoured vehicles is part of a previously announced foreign military sales purchase agreement. In July, the sale was approved by the US State Department.

The Thai Army is scheduled to receive 60 US-made Stryker armoured vehicles.

The US Army will also provide RTA with technical assistance to maintain and overhaul the vehicles.



US Army Pacific (USARPAC) commanding general, general Robert Brown said: “Congratulations on modernising the Thai Army and receiving the first Strykers outside the US. We are very excited to continue to work together, and [strengthen our alliance] towards a free and open Indo-Pacific, where all nations can enjoy prosperity and a brighter future.”

Manufactured by the General Dynamics Land Systems, Strykers are eight-wheeled armoured combat vehicles.

The armoured vehicles boost the capabilities of the mechanised units and expedite the process of transporting infantry to critical battlefield positions.

RTA commander-in-chief general Apirat Kongsompong said: “These Strykers will not only enhance the RTA capacity, but will also act as a tangible symbol of friendship, and a witness to the cordial relations between two countries that continue to strengthen alliances and partnerships.

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“Today’s handover ceremony is an important step for the RTA modernisation effort, and the development of RTA doctrine.”