Thailand Wants Full Access To Next Fighter’s Core Software

Credit: F-16: Lockheed Martin
KUALA LUMPUR—Thailand wants full access to the core software of the fighters it plans to buy in 3-5 years to replace some Lockheed Martin F-16s. The policy could become a key influence on the choice of fighter because it wants the ability to independently develop, modify and add equipment, sensors...
Marhalim Abas

Marhalim Abas, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, covers Southeast Asian defense. He has worked as a journalist specializing in Southeast Asia defense and security since 1994, initially with the New Straits Times newspaper.

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