The Bangkok Post on February 11 said that Commander Royal Thai NavyAdmiral Choengchai Chomchoengpaet presided over the opening ceremony of the 2023 defense exercise held at the Royal Thai Marine Corps headquarters in Sattahip district, Chon Buri province.
The exercise is held every two years, with this year’s exercise involving 20 warships, 4 aircraft, 6 helicopters, 2 unmanned aircraft systems, 4,500 sailor from the Royal Thai Marines, Coast Guard and Air Defense Command and Naval Special Operations Command.
Military exercises on land and at sea are scheduled to take place from February 27 to March 17, and field training exercises from March 20 to May 12.
In addition to defense training, there was also a Harpoon Block 1C missile exercise launched from the HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan ship in the Andaman Sea.
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The naval exercises aim to train naval capabilities in many areas, including maritime security operations, riverside operations, jungle warfare, explosive ordnance disposal, diving and rescue operations. rescue, search and rescue, maritime patrol and aviation reconnaissance.
Sailors are also taught strategies for managing intelligence and cybercrime. In addition, the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center, Royal Thai Army and Royal Thai Air Force were also invited to participate in the event. exercise navy for additional military training.
(Vietnam+)