Diehl Defence has announced a support agreement with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) to enhance the operational effectiveness and deployment of IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missiles on its combat aircraft.
This contract represents a new chapter in the longstanding and successful partnership between the two parties regarding the use of Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T missiles on RTAF platforms.
For Diehl Defence, the deal marks another milestone in deepening cooperation with the RTAF and broadening IRIS-T integration to more aircraft.
The IRIS-T, a fifth-generation missile, is already installed on Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripen, F-16, EF-18, F-5, and Tornado jets.
Currently, work is underway to integrate the IRIS-T missile into the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter.
