Submarine purchase plan to be refloated
- Published: 25/01/2012 at 09:03 AM
- Newspaper section: News
Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat yesterday vowed to re-examine the navy's plan to buy submarines.
On his first day in office at the Defence Ministry, ACM Sukumpol said he would continue to push for the implementation of incomplete plans and projects, including the submarine purchase.
"We will look at it. The navy must explain to the public why the submarine purchase is an appropriate project," ACM Sukumpol said. The minister also told navy chief Adm Surasak Roonroengrom to clarify details of the submarine project to the cabinet and the public.
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- Writer: Wassana Nanuam
- Position: Reporter
