RTA Welcomes US Army 4th ID Deputy Commander for Stryker Cooperation

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The Royal Thai Army and the US Army discussed strengthening military relations and enhancing Stryker armored vehicle capabilities.

•General Narongrit Khamphira welcomed Major General Edwin Matthides on September 15.
•The meeting took place at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters.
•Discussions focused on maintaining security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
•The Royal Thai Army aims to further develop capabilities regarding US-supported Stryker wheeled armored vehicles.

•On September 15, General Narongrit Khamphira received Major General Edwin Matthides at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters.
•General Narongrit Khamphira acted as the representative for General Pana Klaewplodtook in welcoming the US official.
•The meeting aimed to tighten military relations and cooperation amidst an increasingly complex security environment.
•General Narongrit Khamphira praised the role of the US Army security sector in driving good relations between the two armies.
•Cooperation emphasizes maintaining security and stability within the Indo-Pacific region.
•The Royal Thai Army highlighted the importance of continuing joint/combined exercises, specifically Cobra Gold and Hanuman Guardian.
•The Royal Thai Army will expand training and knowledge transfer regarding Stryker wheeled armored vehicles supported by the US.
•The development of Stryker capabilities is intended to enhance the combat readiness of personnel.

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Royal Thai Army(กองทัพบก)ℹ️

The army of Thailand that welcomed the US Army representative.

US Army(กองทัพบกสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The army of the United States providing military cooperation and Stryker support.

4th Infantry Division(กองพลทหารราบที่ 4)

A division of the US Army whose Deputy Commander visited the Royal Thai Army.

General Narongrit Khamphira(พล.อ.ณรงค์ฤทธิ์ คัมภีระ)

Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army and representative of General Pana Klaewplodtook.

General Pana Klaewplodtook(พล.อ.พนา แคล้วปลอดทุกข์)

Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army.

Major General Edwin Matthides(พล.จ.เอ็ดวิน แมทไทเดสส์)

Deputy Commander of the 4th Infantry Division of the US Army.

Royal Thai Army Headquarters(กองบัญชาการกองทัพบก)

The location where the meeting between the Royal Thai Army and US Army representatives took place.

Indo-Pacific region(ภูมิภาคอินโด-แปซิฟิก)ℹ️

The region where the two armies aim to maintain security and stability.