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Thailand Cambodia war: Amid the ongoing uncertainty over a ceasefire agreement signed between Thailand and Cambodia who recently went to war on July 24, media reports say that the Royal Thai Army is preparing to deploy the French-made VL MICA air defense system for the first time. The deployment of the VL MICA air defense system by the Thai Army is seen as a big move, marking a significant step as tensions remain high between the two nations. What is VL MICA system of Thailand?
The VL MICA system is an air defence system developed by French company MBDA. Designed to counter aerial threats like drones, fighter jets, and cruise missiles, the VL MICA system was acquired by Thailand in 2017. The French air defence systen has been operational since 2019, replacing the outdated Spada 2000 system. With vertical launch and 360-degree coverage, it offers quick response and precise targeting capabilities
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an 'immediate and unconditional ceasefire' starting at midnight local time (12 p.m. ET Monday), Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday, following days of deadly clashes along the disputed border of the two southeast Asian countries, according to Malaysia's state media. How Cambodia and Thailand reached ceasefire?
The agreement was reached after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai held talks at the Prime Minister's official residence in Putrajaya, just south of Kuala Lumpur, the Bernama news agency reported.
According to Malaysia, which mediated the discussions, the two sides will hold a meeting of regional commanders from both the Cambodian and Thai militaries on July 29 to follow up on the ceasefire.
The border violence has claimed at least 35 lives and left more than 200 injured, based on figures from Thai and Cambodian officials.
Both nations have accused each other of initiating the latest round of hostilities. 'The dispute over their border goes back decades,' CNN reported.
(With inputs from agencies)
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