Yeah I’d keep it as western as possible, keeping the Indonesian MiGs away for events or a potential lower BR squadron jet, they share some jets of the same model or spec with Thailand like the F-16eMLU and their FA-50s are very similar to the more basic Thai ones so gaijin could just bring those for example and make them Thai and just add an Indonesian skin, but it’s their future that’s very promising with the Rafale F4 ordered and the F-15EX (designated 15IDN iirc) that’s awaiting approval, and they’re involved with the KF-21 as well so even down to the stealth era
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I would also like to take this time to share some news. KAI has officially confirmed that the Philippine Air Force is ordering a new batch of 12 FA-50 Block 20s (Similar to the Malaysian order).
Source: KAI secures additional FA-50 order from the Philippines | News | Flight Global
Deliveries however are expected by 2030 so quite far. I guess this is because of the recent uptick of orders for the FA-50 from other customers. Still with the Malaysian FA-50 Block 20s, we can expect to see its capability by next year which should feature BVR capabilities with a new AESA radar, and expanded possible ground munitions.
Regarding the possible acquisition of F-16Vs for our MRF program, thats still unclear since despite the US clearing the sales for it to the Philippines, according to the PH ambassador to the US, there isnt enough funds to allocate for its acquisition. As far as the defense chief is concerned, the Dept. of National Defense has yet to actually choose which platform they should get, either the Gripen E or the F-16V so in their eyes, they cant even begin to consider the allocation of a budget for it.
Probably better to wait until 2030 lol (im laughing here but im actually crying)
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No Singaporean F-5S :(
I hear it gets access to amraams, a better radar and rwr as well as has the IHQ package for better handling. Would be a cool 13.0
Sadly i dont know any other improvements to it, regarding a HMS, more CMs, or even uprated engines.
Would love to see it in game regardless! :D
(Any F-5S pictures, brochures abt its upgrade or specifications would be welcome!)
No, it won’t. I really don’t want to using the F-5 platform at 13.0 while facing 14.0
I just personally like F-5s mate
No hard feelings :D
Not necessarily a picture of an F-5S, but I do have a picture of an F-5T, the two seat variant of the F-5S
It was one of 5 Singaporean F-5s Thailand received for use in their own F-5T/TH upgrade program. This included three two-seat F-5Ts and two single-seat F-5S. As of now, only the fate of this aircraft on display is known.
This also makes Thailand a contended for nation with the most distinct F-5 variants, considering Thailand had the F-5A, F-5C, F-5E, F-5E (FCU), F-5S, F-5T (SCU) and F-5TH (TCU), as well as their respective twin-seat counterparts in the F-5B, F-5F, F-5F (FCU), F-5T F-5TF (SCU) and F-5THF (TCU).
I like F-5 too, but not at 13.0.
It’s radar is theoretically capable of guiding them, it’s yet to be seen using them or stated to use them.
If the later Thai, Brazilian, or Chilean ones show up we could get ones beyond 13.0…
T-50i & T-50TH
A symbol of strong air force cooperation between Thailand and Indonesia is demonstrated through the combined exercise Elang ThaiNesia XX/25, conducted in the southern northeastern region of Thailand, using Wing 1 Air Base in Nakhon Ratchasima Province as the main operating base, from June 9 to 19, 2025.
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