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Ukraine to deliver all tanks to Thailand by March 2017

BANGKOK, July 8 (TNA) - Ukraine has confirmed to deliver all 49 tanks ordered by the Royal Thai Army by March 2017. Royal Thai Army Spokesman Colonel Winthai Suvaree told journalists of the update on July 7, saying that the contracted Ukrainian manufacturer has already delivered 10 tanks to the Royal Thai Army, five more will soon arrive in Thailand and five others are in the final inspection process before being shipped to Thailand in the near future, while the last lot of 29 tanks are being produced and assembled. The spokesman assessed that domestic problems in Ukraine which have delayed the delivery of all the T-84 Oplot tanks should not affect the production standard of the manufacturing firm. Besides, the Royal Thai Army's procurement committee has developed a thorough inspection system of specifications and quality of purchased military hardware. According to the spokesman, the Royal Thai Army also plans to purchase more tanks from China to replace the old ones that have been in service for more than 40 years. (TNA)

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