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| Oerlikon Skyshield® all-weather short-range air defence system from Rheinmetall |
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has ordered Rheinmetall’s Skyguard 3 air defence gun systems and AHEAD (Advanced Hit Efficiency and Destruction) airburst ammunition. Rheinmetall will supply four Oerlikon Skyguard 3 fire control systems and eight 35mm Oerlikon GDF007 Twin Guns.
Thailand has a number of older air defence systems which will need to be replaced in the future. So more orders may be likely.
The Oerlikon guns are very reliable and capable. They were used to devastating effects by Argentine in the 1982 Falklands War.
In the region, Indonesia and Malaysia also operates the Oerlikon anti-aircraft guns.Singapore operated the Oerlikon guns beginning in 1970. The system was upgraded with the Super Fledermaus Fire Control Radar during service and was retired after 45 years of service.
Malaysia also has a long history of operating the Oerlikon guns with the first order of 16 gun and 4 Skyguard systems in 1988.
In 2013, Indonesia ordered six gun systems. In 2014, a follow-on order for more fire units was placed. The €38 million contract includes training and logistical services for the Indonesian armed forces.
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Asia Pacific Defence Reporter/ Malaysia Order-of-Battle
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