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India.com
4 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Meet VL MICA: The advanced air defense system deployed by Thailand against Cambodia, its dangerous because..., Cambodia will now...
VL MICA system 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 The French air defence systen has been operational since 2019, replacing the outdated Spada 2000 system.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)
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
Thailand ‘Moved' French Missile Launchers To Cambodia Border, Unleashed Poison War Before Truce?
Thailand and Cambodia will enter into an unconditional ceasefire starting at midnight on Monday (July 28), Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced."Both Cambodia and Thailand reached a common understanding as follows: One, an immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect from 24 hours local time, midnight on 28th July 2025, tonight," Anwar said after mediation talks in MalaysiaEarlier reports said that Thailand is preparing to deploy its French-made air defence missile system for its first combat use amid ongoing deadly border clashes with Cambodia. The Thai military is moving VL MICA (Vertical Launch Air Defence Missile System) air defence missile launchers and associated radar assets closer to the front lines, claimed an X handle named Visioner. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION2:52 THAI FORCES USING POISON GAS AGAINST CAMBODIANS?4:45 THAILAND NETS CAMBODIAN 'SPY'5:28 CAMBODIA TO PROBE CASE OF MISSILES 'HITTING' LAOS6:54 '40,000 CAMBODIANS DISPLACED' AMID ONGOING CLASHES
