Adul visits NORINCO for defense technology cooperation

Matichon•Politics•13h ago

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Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen visited China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) in the People's Republic of China on September 16.

•Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen visited NORINCO on September 16.
•The visit focused on exploring cooperation in defense technology and industry.
•The Minister of Defense showed particular interest in UAS/Drones, Counter-UAS/Anti-Drones, and Command and Control (C2) systems.
•The objective is to modernize Thailand's defense industry and increase self-reliance.

Overview

•Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen and a delegation visited China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) in the People's Republic of China on September 16.
•Liu Jin Kui, Vice President of NORINCO, welcomed Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen and the delegation.
•The visit is part of the Minister of Defense's policy to seek and expand cooperation with friendly nations regarding defense technology and industry.
•Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen received a briefing on NORINCO's history, operations, research, development, and production of defense equipment and technology systems.
•Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen expressed specific interest in UAS/Drone systems, Counter-UAS/Anti-Drone systems, and Command and Control (C2) systems.
•Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen viewed displayed products including VT4 main battle tanks, wheeled armored vehicles, multiple launch rocket systems, howitzers, and drone systems.
•Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen stated that Thailand's defense industry development must combine internal capacity building, international cooperation, and technology transfer.
•The Ministry of Defense will continue seeking cooperation with friendly nations based on mutual and national interests to support military readiness and security self-reliance.

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Key Entities

Person

Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen(พล.ท.อดุลย์ บุญธรรมเจริญ)

Minister of Defense of Thailand who visited NORINCO to explore defense technology cooperation.

Liu Jin Kui(นายหลิว จินขุย (Liu Jin Kui))

Vice President of NORINCO who welcomed Lt. Gen. Adul Boonthamcharoen.

Organization

China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO)

A company in the People's Republic of China that researches, develops, and produces defense equipment and technology.

Ministry of Defense(กระทรวงกลาโหม)ℹ️

The Thai government ministry seeking cooperation with friendly nations to modernize the national defense industry.

Place

People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️

The country where China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) is located.