Bangladesh Air Force to Build MALE UAVs in Bogura, Upgrade Airbase for Fighter Operations

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has announced plans to establish an advanced airbase and a drone manufacturing facility in Bogura, a move expected to significantly strengthen the country’s defence posture while reducing reliance on foreign suppliers for critical unmanned systems. The announcement was made by the Chief of Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Hassan Mahmood Khan, who stated that the initiative is part of a broader strategic vision to transform Bogura into a key future hub for the Air Force. The project will encompass both the development of a comprehensive airbase and the creation of indigenous capacity to manufacture Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). MALE UAV manufacturing with foreign collaboration At the heart of the plan is the establishment of a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV manufacturing facility, which is reported to be under development in cooperation with China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC). The