Royal Thai Navy discusses round 3 of China submarine engine node Let the company send more information. And sent representatives to participate in the factory test for 4 months ready for the Chinese military to certify the standard Deadline in June next year to accept Chinese engines?
December 15, 2022 – Royal Thai Navy spokesman Admiral Kruj Monthat Phlin revealed that between December 13 and 15, 2022, the Royal Thai Navy, led by Admiral Chonthisanawanukroh, Chief of Naval Staff as Chairman of the Committee executive of the submarine procurement program invited representatives of CSOC, manufacturing companies and military attache People’s Republic of China/Bangkok as the representative of the Chinese government Attended the meeting to solve the problem of the diesel engine driving the generator. in the Navy’s S26T submarine procurement program The key points can be summarized as follows:
1. CSOC has proposed that the Navy further consider technical information on the capabilities and performance of the CHD620 engine. The Navy has been advised of this information. And it is under study, however, the Navy has not yet decided to accept or deny the use of such engines by the Navy. It is necessary to send a delegation to participate in the trial tests at the manufacturer’s plant. The People’s Republic of China was added between January and April 2023
2. In addition, the Navy also specifies the requirement that the engine that the company offers Must be certified to military standards by the Chinese Navy. which is the manufacturing country’s navy from that process It will be completed by June 2023.
Subsequently, the Navy will collect considerations to present to the Minister of Defense and the government for further information.
A Navy spokesman said: “The Navy would like to confirm to people again. that the budget received from the Navy will be used wisely for the benefit of the nation. Although the submarine procurement project may have some obstacles, it will try to solve the problem in the best possible way. And confirm that every project undertaken by the Navy is transparent and verifiable. According to the policy of Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengphaet, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy To be the Navy the people trust and be proud of The Trusted Navy”