Thailand signed a contract to buy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to patrol the sea to protect the country’s maritime sovereignty, shipping routes and assist in sea rescue operations.
Thailand did not say how many drones it would buy, but said a budget had been set to procure the system over four years, between 2022 to 2025.
The drones would be medium-sized and will have the endurance to fly for over 36 hours and up to 30,000 feet (9,144 m) and can carry a maximum payload of 350 kg (771.62 lb).
The drone system is used in many countries including the Philippines, Switzerland, the European Union and Canada.
