Thai PM says Harpoon purchase not set in stone

Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha says the country has yet to decide whether to buy the five RGM-84L Harpoon Block II missiles from the United States.

AGM-84 Harpoon launched from USS Leahy (CG-16)
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The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency cleared the sale on Aug. 10. The missiles are intended for Thailand’s DW3000 Class frigate.

He added that he will seek more information from Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan.