Arya News - The jets were deployed under Quick Reaction Alert procedures to intercept and deter the approaching aircraft.
BANGKOK – The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) scrambled F-16 MLU fighter aircraft at 3pm on Sunday (November 8) in response to a suspicious aircraft approaching the Thai border near Phop Phra district in Tak province.
The fighter aircraft were deployed under Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) procedures to intercept and deter the approaching aircraft, reflecting the air force’s heightened air defence readiness.
The operation highlighted the RTAF’s ability to conduct aerial surveillance and respond swiftly to developments near the country’s borders.
The air force reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Thailand’s sovereignty over its airspace and protecting the public, stressing that it remains ready to defend Thai airspace around the clock.