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The Thai military is enhancing its 2027 arms plan, focusing on expanding drone capabilities for national defense and military operations. The Army has implemented a four-phase development framework and is currently in the medium phase, which involves updating military doctrine and establishing task forces for operational trials.

In response to the Thai-Cambodian border conflict, a UAS warfare center and battalion will be operational from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The Navy is enhancing UAS and C-UAS capabilities and utilizes three types of drones for reconnaissance.

The Air Force has a 25-year UAS development plan from 2023 to 2047, integrating counter-drone systems within an air defense framework. The National Security Council is addressing unmanned aircraft management in two phases, with a national committee to be established within one month. The Royal Thai Police is also expanding UAS capabilities for various security missions.