Ukraine to transfer new batch of Oplot main battle tanks to Thailand

The State Company “Ukrspecexport”, part of concern UkrOboronProm, has announced that it is preparing for the transfer of a new batch of five Oplot-T main battle tanks to Thailand.

“The contract is being implemented in line with the approved schedule. Soon the customer would accept the new batch of tanks. It is planned to complete the contract in full amount this year,” the Ukrspecexport press service said.

“Works with the Thai delegation receiving a new batch of Oplot-T main battle tanks will start on Monday. Customers also examine the rest of the tanks, the production of which is in various stages of readiness, “- said in Ukrspecexport.

- ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW -

Thailand has signed a contract to buy 49 Oplot-T main battle tanks developed by Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau (KMDB) and builts at the Malyshev Factory in Kharkiv. Royal Thai Army has now taken delivery from Ukraine of 25 Oplot MBTs.

Malyshev Factory faces several serious problems, among them the lack of qualified personnel. In 2015, the plant did not produce a single Oplot MBTs. At that time, Kyiv asked the Thai side to postpone the delivery until October 2017.

The Oplot main battle tank can destroy ground-based and low-flying, low-speed aerial targets, while offering superior protection and high mobility for troops.

State company “Ukrspecexport”  is authorized by the state as a mediator in conduction of foreign economic activity in the sphere of export and import of goods and services of military and special purpose. 

Tank body # 34 being welded at the Kharkiv tank factory. Picture is dated 2016/11/11

If you would like to show your support for what we are doing, here's where to do it.

If you wish to report grammatical or factual errors within our news articles, you can let us know by using the online feedback form.

Executive Editor

About author:

Dylan Malyasov
Dylan Malyasov
Dylan Malyasov is the editor-in-chief of Defence Blog. He is a journalist, an accredited defense advisor, and a consultant. His background as a defense advisor and consultant adds a unique perspective to his journalistic endeavors, ensuring that his reporting is well-informed and authoritative. read more

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

TRENDING NOW

Germany halts supply of heavy combat vehicles to Ukraine

Germany will no longer provide heavy combat vehicles to Ukraine, according to reports from the German newspaper Bild, which cites an internal document from...