Royal Thai Navy discusses China round 3 submarine engine knot Let the company send more information. And sent representatives to participate in the test at the factory for 4 months ready for the Chinese army to certify the standard Deadline in June next year to accept Chinese engines?
Dec. 15, 2022 – Admiral Kruj Monthat Phlin, spokesman for the Royal Thai Navy, revealed that between 13 and 15 December 2022, the Royal Thai Navy, led by Admiral Chonthisanawanukroh, chief of staff of the navy as the chairman of the submarine procurement program’s executive committee invited representatives from CSOC, manufacturing companies and military attache People’s Republic of China/Bangkok as a representative of the Chinese government Attended the meeting to solve the problem of the diesel engine driving the generator. in the Navy’s S26T submarine procurement program Key points can be summarized as follows:
1. CSOC has proposed technical information regarding the capabilities and performance of the CHD620 engine for the Navy to consider further. The Navy has been informed of such information. And is under consideration, however, the Navy has not yet decided to accept or deny the use of such engines by the Navy. It is necessary to send a delegation to participate in trial testing at the manufacturer’s factory. People’s Republic of China added between January and April 2023
2. In addition, the Navy also specifies the requirement that the engine that the company offers It must be certified to military standards by the Chinese Navy. which is the navy of the manufacturing country by such process It will be completed by June 2023.
After that, the Navy will gather considerations to present to the Minister of Defense and the government for further information.
A Navy spokesman said, “The Navy would like to confirm to the people once more. that the budget received by the Navy will be used wisely for the benefit of the nation Although the submarine procurement project may have some obstacles, but will try to solve the problem as best as possible. And confirm that every project undertaken by the Navy is transparent and verifiable. According to the policy of Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengphaet, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy To be the Navy that people trust and be proud of The Trusted Navy”