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Defence Technology Institute (DTI) R&D appropriation (2020-2024)
~THB 850M (2024)
The Defence Technology Institute (DTI), a public-organisation arm of the MoD established in 2008, received an estimated THB 750-900 million annual appropriation through 2020-2024, funding indigenous programmes including the DTI-1 multi-launch rocket system (MLRS), DTI-2 anti-armour rocket, and UAV development under the Anti-Drone Ground Defence System programme. DTI's budget remains a small fraction of the MoD topline but underpins the Thailand 4.0 indigenous defence industry policy. DTI also operates as an offset prime in foreign procurement deals.
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The Defence Technology Institute (DTI), a public-organisation arm of the MoD established in 2008, received an estimated THB 750-900 million annual appropriation through 2020-2024, funding indigenous programmes including the DTI-1 multi-launch rocket system (MLRS), DTI-2 anti-armour rocket, and UAV development under the Anti-Drone Ground Defence System programme. DTI's budget remains a small fraction of the MoD topline but underpins the Thailand 4.0 indigenous defence industry policy. DTI also operates as an offset prime in foreign procurement deals.
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What this tells you
The Defence Technology Institute (DTI), a public-organisation arm of the MoD established in 2008, received an estimated THB 750-900 million annual appropriation through 2020-2024, funding indigenous programmes including the DTI-1 multi-launch rocket system (MLRS), DTI-2 anti-armour rocket, and UAV development under the Anti-Drone Ground Defence System programme. DTI's budget remains a small fraction of the MoD topline but underpins the Thailand 4.0 indigenous defence industry policy. DTI also operates as an offset prime in foreign procurement deals.
What not to do with it
Values in THB millions. DTI also receives off-budget industrial offset receipts from foreign primes (Saab, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin) which are not captured in the appropriation line.
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Saab Gripen E/F Thailand fighter contract value (proposed)
Saab AB Q3 2024 investor briefing, Royal Thai Air Force selection announcement, Bangkok Post defence coverage
Royal Thai Army armoured vehicle fleet (selected platforms)
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