The white paper publicised yesterday (July 28) argued that the army needed the weaponry to defend the nation from all types of threats, reports the Bangkok Post.
The white paper gave an overview of the requests for weaponry and related equipment, but did not include details.
Apart from armed drones and attack helicopters, the document stated that the army also needed tanks, wheeled armoured vehicles, patrol helicopters, transport aircraft, defence radar systems, territorial monitoring systems and better intelligence and communication equipment.
Army chief Gen Charoenchai Hinthao said the white paper was distributed so that the general public would acknowledge and understand the roles of the army and its development framework.
The list of weaponry was based on possible challenges from the present to 2027, he said.