According to Defense Studies on February 2, United Defense Technology, the Thai distributor of Nexter (France), has released pictures taken on January 11, 2023, of the delivery of the first 105mm LG1 Mk.III towed light gun, 6 systems out of 12 systems for the Royal Thai Army that has arrived in Thailand.
6 out of 12 Nexter LG1 Mk.III 105mm howitzers are intended for the 11th Artillery Battalion, 1st Artillery Regiment, 1st Division, Royal Guard, Royal Thai Army (RTA) (Picture source: United Defense Technology)
The new LG1 Mk.III towed light gun is expected to enter service in the 11th Artillery Battalion, 1st Artillery Regiment, King’s Guard, 1st Brigade, which is a 105mm light field artillery unit. The towing vehicle is a new Land Rover Defender.
The project to purchase 105mm towed projectile artillery, by a specific method, in the amount of 834,400,000 baht ($ 26,722,194 or 22,677,763 Euros) will replace the old 105mm towed howitzer that has been long used and obsolete in part. According to the military balance 2020, the Thai army is equipped with 24 LG1 Mk.II 105mm towed howitzers. The gun is also used by the Royal Thai Marine Corps Army Recognition on January 2, 2021, published the news of the order placed with Nexter.