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{{Short description|Research and development agency in the government of Thailand}}
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==Background==
==Background==
The DTI was founded on the 1st of January 2009 as part of a programme to increase domestic arms manufacturing capabilities.<ref>{{Citation|last=Defence Technology Institute|title=VDO Presentation Introduce The Defence Technology Institute (English)|date=2016-10-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP0WShs561U|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref>
The DTI was founded on 1 January 2009 as part of a programme to increase domestic arms manufacturing capabilities.<ref>{{Citation|last=Defence Technology Institute|title=VDO Presentation Introduce The Defence Technology Institute (English)|date=2016-10-12|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP0WShs561U|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref>


==Research and development==
==Research and development==
The DTI produces the Black Widow Spider 8x8 armoured vehicle for the Thai army in collaboration with Ricardo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ricardo.com/news-and-media/press-releases/thailand%E2%80%99s-defence-technology-institute-partners-w|title=Thailand’s Defence Technology Institute partners with Ricardo on new 8x8 vehicle|date=5 November 2013|website=Ricardo|access-date=16 February 2019}}</ref>
The DTI produces the Black Widow Spider 8x8 armoured vehicle for the Thai army in collaboration with Ricardo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ricardo.com/news-and-media/press-releases/thailand%E2%80%99s-defence-technology-institute-partners-w|title=Thailand's Defence Technology Institute partners with Ricardo on new 8x8 vehicle|date=5 November 2013|website=Ricardo|access-date=16 February 2019|archive-date=16 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216212258/https://ricardo.com/news-and-media/press-releases/thailand%E2%80%99s-defence-technology-institute-partners-w|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2017 DTI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with [[Leonardo S.p.A.|Leonardo helicopters]] covering "technology transfer and the establishment of helicopter maintenance, repair & overhaul".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/188313/leonardo-transfers-aw101-technology-to-thailand.html|title=Leonardo and Defence Technology Institute of Thailand Sign Technology Transfer and MRO MoU Related to the AW101 Helicopter|website=defense-aerospace.com|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref>
In 2017 DTI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with [[Leonardo S.p.A.|Leonardo helicopters]] covering "technology transfer and the establishment of helicopter maintenance, repair & overhaul".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/188313/leonardo-transfers-aw101-technology-to-thailand.html|title=Leonardo and Defence Technology Institute of Thailand Sign Technology Transfer and MRO MoU Related to the AW101 Helicopter|website=defense-aerospace.com|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref>


The DTI has been involved in experiments to reduce air pollution in Bangkok using water-spraying drones.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://qz.com/1531305/thailand-fights-bangkok-air-pollution-with-water-spraying-drones/|title=Photos: Bangkok fights air pollution with water-spraying drones|last=Simon|first=Johnny|website=Quartz|language=en|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/water-spraying-drones-being-considered-to-battle-smog-242793|title=Water spraying drones being considered to battle smog|last=NNT|date=2019-01-23|website=Pattaya Mail|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref>
The DTI has been involved in experiments to reduce air pollution in Bangkok using water-spraying drones.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://qz.com/1531305/thailand-fights-bangkok-air-pollution-with-water-spraying-drones/|title=Photos: Bangkok fights air pollution with water-spraying drones|last=Simon|first=Johnny|website=Quartz|date=23 January 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/water-spraying-drones-being-considered-to-battle-smog-242793|title=Water spraying drones being considered to battle smog|last=NNT|date=2019-01-23|website=Pattaya Mail|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref>


In 2018, DTI signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with UK defence company, [[Arturius International]] and its Thai representative, GCS Group Corporation Company. The collaboration aims to create a Counter Threat Centre of Excellence in Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.defenceiq.com/defence-technology/news/uk-to-build-counter-threat-centre-of-excellence-with-thailand|title=UK company to build counter threat centre of excellence in Thailand|last=Editor|first=Defence IQ|date=2018-10-17|website=Defence IQ|language=en|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army-technology.com/news/arturius-dti-build-coe-thailand/|title=Arturius and DTI sign MOA to build Counter Threat COE in Thailand|date=2018-10-16|website=Army Technology|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref>
In 2018, DTI signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with UK defence company, [[Arturius International]] and its Thai representative, GCS Group Corporation Company. The collaboration aims to create a Counter Threat Centre of Excellence in Thailand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.defenceiq.com/defence-technology/news/uk-to-build-counter-threat-centre-of-excellence-with-thailand|title=UK company to build counter threat centre of excellence in Thailand|last=Editor|first=Defence IQ|date=2018-10-17|website=Defence IQ|language=en|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army-technology.com/news/arturius-dti-build-coe-thailand/|title=Arturius and DTI sign MOA to build Counter Threat COE in Thailand|date=2018-10-16|website=Army Technology|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref>


Gp Capt Chamnan Kumsap, director for knowledge management and the publication department at the DTI told the Bangkok post in 2018 that, "We plan to draft the Defence Technology Agency bill because it will unlock our ability to conduct joint defence projects".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/special-reports/1513678/defence-footprint-grows-in-corridor|title=Defence footprint grows in corridor|last=Limited|first=Bangkok Post Public Company|website=bangkokpost.com|access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref>
Gp Capt Chamnan Kumsap, director for knowledge management and the publication department at the DTI told the Bangkok post in 2018 that, "We plan to draft the Defence Technology Agency bill because it will unlock our ability to conduct joint defence projects".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/special-reports/1513678/defence-footprint-grows-in-corridor|title=Defence footprint grows in corridor|newspaper=Bangkok Post|date=August 2018 |access-date=2019-02-16}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Military Institute of Armament Technology]]
* [[Agency for Defense Development]] - South Korea
*[[Swedish Defence Research Agency]]
* [[Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency]] - United States
*[[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]
* [[Defence Industry Agency]] - Turkey
*[[Rafael Advanced Defense Systems]]
* [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] - India
*[[National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology]]
* [[Military Institute of Armament Technology]] - Poland
* [[National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology]] - Taiwan
* [[Rafael Advanced Defense Systems]] - Israel
* [[Swedish Defence Research Agency]] - Sweden


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 03:23, 4 February 2026


Defence Technology Institute (Public Organization)
สถาบันเทคโนโลยีป้องกันประเทศ (องค์การมหาชน)
Agency overview
Formed2009; 17 years ago (2009)
TypeResearch institute
JurisdictionGovernment of Thailand
HeadquartersPak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand
13°54′38″N 100°32′59″E / 13.9105°N 100.5498°E / 13.9105; 100.5498
Parent departmentMinistry of Defence
Websitewww.dti.or.th

The Defence Technology Institute (Public Organization) (DTI) is a research and development agency operating as a public organization under the oversight of the Thai Ministry of Defence.

Background[edit | edit source]

The DTI was founded on 1 January 2009 as part of a programme to increase domestic arms manufacturing capabilities.[1]

Research and development[edit | edit source]

The DTI produces the Black Widow Spider 8x8 armoured vehicle for the Thai army in collaboration with Ricardo.[2]

In 2017 DTI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Leonardo helicopters covering "technology transfer and the establishment of helicopter maintenance, repair & overhaul".[3]

The DTI has been involved in experiments to reduce air pollution in Bangkok using water-spraying drones.[4][5]

In 2018, DTI signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with UK defence company, Arturius International and its Thai representative, GCS Group Corporation Company. The collaboration aims to create a Counter Threat Centre of Excellence in Thailand.[6][7]

Gp Capt Chamnan Kumsap, director for knowledge management and the publication department at the DTI told the Bangkok post in 2018 that, "We plan to draft the Defence Technology Agency bill because it will unlock our ability to conduct joint defence projects".[8]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Defence Technology Institute (2016-10-12), VDO Presentation Introduce The Defence Technology Institute (English), retrieved 2019-02-16
  2. "Thailand's Defence Technology Institute partners with Ricardo on new 8x8 vehicle". Ricardo. 5 November 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  3. "Leonardo and Defence Technology Institute of Thailand Sign Technology Transfer and MRO MoU Related to the AW101 Helicopter". defense-aerospace.com. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
  4. Simon, Johnny (23 January 2019). "Photos: Bangkok fights air pollution with water-spraying drones". Quartz. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
  5. NNT (2019-01-23). "Water spraying drones being considered to battle smog". Pattaya Mail. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
  6. Editor, Defence IQ (2018-10-17). "UK company to build counter threat centre of excellence in Thailand". Defence IQ. Retrieved 2019-02-16. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. "Arturius and DTI sign MOA to build Counter Threat COE in Thailand". Army Technology. 2018-10-16. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
  8. "Defence footprint grows in corridor". Bangkok Post. August 2018. Retrieved 2019-02-16.