China’s grows influence in South Asia with supply of J-10CE fighter jets
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe YouTube video titled “Wildcat Political Discussion 2389: Bangladesh purchases ‘J-10CE’ fighter jets; India is surrounded by the Chinese system from the east and the west!” highlights a notable shift in South Asian geopolitics. Bangladesh’s reported acquisition of the Chinese-made J-10CE multirole fighter jets signals a deepening of military cooperation Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Reinforces Air Defence with advanced Chinese systems
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has embarked on a robust modernisation programme under the Forces Goal 2030 framework to address evolving aerial threats. With recent acquisitions from China (ongoing), including the HQ-17AE short-range missile system and FK-3 medium-range SAMs, along with future plans to acquire the Thales GM200 radar, Bangladesh is significantly Continue Reading
Bangladesh Modernises Air Defence with Strategic Multibranch Acquisitions
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn line with its long-term military development blueprint “Forces Goal 2030,” Bangladesh is accelerating efforts to modernise its air defence capabilities. The country is making substantial acquisitions across all branches of the armed forces — the Army, Navy, and Air Force — including the procurement of Chinese-made surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force 2025–2030 Procurement Plan
Reading Time: 7 minutesProposal: Modernising the Bangladesh Air Force: A Strategic Procurement Plan for 2025–2030 The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is embarking on a comprehensive modernisation strategy to enhance its operational capabilities and defend the nation’s sovereignty effectively. The procurement plan for 2025–2030 outlines a series of acquisitions that will fortify the BAF’s Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Pursuit of Chinese J-10C Fighters: Strategic Calculations Amid Regional Tensions
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the aftermath of the 2025 Indo-Pakistan conflict, Bangladesh is reportedly advancing plans to procure 16 Chinese-made J-10C multirole fighter jets, aiming to modernise its air force and enhance national defence capabilities. The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) currently operates a fleet of aging Chinese-built F-7 fighters and a limited number Continue Reading