Royal Thai Navy to modernize HTMS Naruesuan frigate to Datalink with Air Force Gripens

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Royal Thai Navy to modernize HTMS Naruesuan frigate to Datalink with Air Force Gripens
 
The Thai cabinet has approved a 3.29 Billion Baht budget for the Royal Thai Navy to modernize its frigate HTMS Naruesuan´s computer systems and enable it to link up with RTAF Gripens, according to the Bangkok Post.
     
The Thai cabinet has approved a 3.29 Billion Baht budget for the Royal Thai Navy to modernize its frigate HTMS Naruesuan´s computer systems and enable it to link up with RTAF Gripens, according to the Bangkok Post.
HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421)
(Picture: Kazec)

     
HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421) is a modified version of the Chinese-made Type 053 frigate. Commissioned in 1995, it displaces roughly 3,000 tons with a length of 120 meters. While the design is Chinese, most of the electronics as well as weapon systems are from western origin.
     
The Thai cabinet has approved a 3.29 Billion Baht budget for the Royal Thai Navy to modernize its frigate HTMS Naruesuan´s computer systems and enable it to link up with RTAF Gripens, according to the Bangkok Post.
Royal Thai Air Force Gripen
(Picture: Stefan Kalm - Copyright Saab AB')

     
The electronic communication systems on the twin frigates “Naresuan -Taksin’ will allow communication between the frigates and Thailand’s JAS-39 Gripens. Early this year, the navy had also installed a similar electronic communication system on Royal Narubes vessel to connect with the Gripen’s advanced early warning system, according to ScandAsia.com.