B565m missile deal mooted

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Published: 11 Aug 2012 at 19.39
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Thailand is considering buying nine missiles from the United States in a deal worth an estimated $18 million or 565 million baht, according to reports from Washington.

The UPI news agency reported that the sale would involve Evolved Sea Sparrow missiles through the US Foreign Military Sales programme.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency, in a notification this week to Congress, said Thailand was seeking nine missiles, which are used for ship-borne anti-missile and anti-aircraft defence."This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by increasing the ability of Thailand to contribute to regional security and improving interoperability with the US military in operational and exercise scenarios," UPI quoted the agency...

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gordlimey
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Discussion 6 : 11 Aug 2012 at 22.306
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Yer right, There dead handy, if you never need them.

"It is consistent with US national interests to assist Thailand in developing and maintaining a strong and ready ship self-defence capability, which will contribute to the military balance in the area".

I'm sure it will contribute to peace in the area.As well as helping out Raytheon Missile Systems and BAE Systems.
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Discussion 5 : 11 Aug 2012 at 22.075
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Missiles, air ships, U-boat submarines...but not even one single effective bomb detector is provided in the army!
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Discussion 4 : 11 Aug 2012 at 21.454
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By the way:in a shooting war, how far would nine (9) missiles actually carry you?
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"This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by increasing the ability of Thailand to contribute to regional security and improving interoperability with the US military in operational and exercise scenarios,”

In that case, why aren’t they being donated free, gratis, and for nothing?

Normally, when SPIN selling, you should highlight the benefits to the customer - not the vendor.
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Discussion 2 : 11 Aug 2012 at 21.122
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There seems to come no end to the WASTE of money of the Thai people. When will brains and common sense finally prevail?
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Discussion 1 : 11 Aug 2012 at 20.151
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Instead of buying 9 missiles it would be obvious to spend the taxpayers money on bomb and bullet protectioned humbies for the soldiers on patrols in the south.
100 bomb sniffer dogs, protection gear and training in guerillia warfare with infiltration of the enemy, anf add a million THb on each head of the terrorists, dead or a live.
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