Air force says Cope Tiger drill with US will go aheadAir Force personnel from Thailand, the United States and Singapore during a Cope Tiger exercise in Nakhon Ratchasima in 2012. (Photo: Bangkok Post)The Royal Thai Air Force has confirmed its major air exercise, Cope Tiger, with the United States and Singapore, will go ahead in Thailand this month as planned, but with heightened security because of the Mideast war. This is normal… I believe that the world understands the necessity for these exercises,” ACM Praphas said. Cope Tiger is aimed at allowing pilots to gain wider experience and friendly nations to boost their military cooperation. Asked about fuel supplies, ACM Prapas said the air force had a reserve of fuel for both pilot training and emergency situations.

Source: Bangkok Post March 09, 2026 13:22 UTC