Bangkok : Ukrainian company " Ukrospetseksport " gave the command of the Army of Thailand the first batch of five main battle tanks "Oplot", according to Jane's. The official transfer of machinery held October 15, 2013 . At the same time, on the website " UkrSpetsExport " states that on October 15 the first batch of tanks was provided to the customer.
Ukraine produces tanks "Oplot" for Thailand on a contract signed in September 2011 . In total, Thailand has gained 49 Ukrainian tanks. Presumably, the deal was worth 7.2 billion baht ( 230 million dollars). Payment will be made by Thailand over the next three years. As part of the Thai armed forces ' stronghold of " replace the old American tanks M41 Walker Bulldog.
Manufacture of machinery for Thailand began in April 2012 . According to the Thai side , if the government approves the expansion of the expenditure side of the defense budget , Thailand will increase the order for Ukrainian tanks. Current demand in the Asian nation of new tanks is estimated at one hundred units. Demonstration of the first "Oplot" for foreign customers was held in June 2013.
sumber : Lenta
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