Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand witnesses the signing of the first-phase procurement contract for Gripen E/F fighter aircrafts between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of Sweden and the Offset Policy Agreement

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On 25 August 2025, H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, together with Mr. Pål Jonson, Minister for Defence of Sweden, witnessed the signing of the first-phase procurement contract for Gripen E/F fighter aircrafts between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of Sweden, and the Offset Policy Agreement.

Air Chief Marshal Punpakdee Pattanakul, Chief of Command of the Royal Thai Air Force, represented Thailand as the official signatory. This procurement marks a significant milestone in the defence partnership between Thailand and Sweden, reflecting a mutual commitment to enhancing defence capabilities, fostering technological collaboration, and supporting industrial cooperation in the defence sectors.

Beyond strengthening defence capabilities, the Offset Policy also opens up new avenues of cooperation in areas that are crucial for Thailand’s long-term development, including education and skills training, technology transfer, food and agriculture innovation, green transition, and cybersecurity.

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