Acceptance of the KB-5E Suicide Drone
05 November 2026
KB-5E, a suicide-type UAV (loitering munition) (photos: RTAF)
The Directorate of Armament, Royal Thai Air Force, has taken delivery of the KB-5E, a suicide-type (loitering munition) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
On October 30, 2026, Air Marshal Chanen Sukwaree, Director of the Directorate of Armament, presided over the handover ceremony for the KB-5E suicide-type UAV, supplied by Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd.
The aircraft was presented by a delegation from Thai Aviation Industries, led by Wing Commander Surasak Phuthong, Assistant Managing Director.
The unit will serve as a reserve aircraft for training and educational purposes, as well as a prototype for capability development and knowledge enhancement. It will also be utilized for demonstrations to relevant agencies and stakeholders.
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