Meaningful Consideration in the Usage of Technology Readiness Levels for Defence Technology Research and Development Projects in Thailand

Abstract

Truth be told that Western Defence Industry, was many years, began to develop prior to the initiation of its counterpart activity within Asian continent. Technology Readiness Levels as a concept was conceived by the West as Research and Development organisations such as NASA confronting difficulties in its project works. It is proved that, by utilizing Technology Readiness Levels, any project could be managed in far better manners throughout. Whether the subjects in question are resources such as schedule, budget, manpower, etc. Therefore, it is imperative that urging researchers to comply with Technology Readiness Levels (as an inevitable tool) in Thailand’s Defence Technology Research and Development Projects must be persuaded. Hence, Research and Development of Defence Technology should never omit this highly significant tool. It is undeniable that Technology Readiness Levels deem to have a high impact in master planning of Defence Technology Roadmap in Thailand in order to achieve the most sufficient and sustainable local armament and defence technology.