Bangladesh Air Force Modernisation Cost Analysis
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is undertaking a major modernisation of its air force, acquiring high-performance and multirole fighters to strengthen its air defence and enhance deterrence capabilities. Over the past few years, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has moved decisively to upgrade its fleet, combining advanced Chinese aircraft, Western technology, and cost-effective multirole Continue Reading
Repositioning Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory (BMTF) as a Defence‑Support Industrial Hub
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory (BMTF), established in 1979 and operated under the management of the Bangladesh Army, represents a critical but underutilised component of Bangladesh’s industrial landscape. Spread across 156 acres in Gazipur and encompassing 19 factories, BMTF has historically concentrated on civilian production and limited support items for Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon Procurement Gathers Momentum
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force’s long-anticipated multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) procurement programme appears to be entering its decisive phase, with significant developments indicating that the Eurofighter Typhoon is now the frontrunner for selection. The seeds of this procurement were first sown nearly a decade ago. During the 2016 Farnborough Airshow, the Continue Reading
Bangladesh–Italy Defence Cooperation Deepens: Eurofighter Typhoon Deal Underway
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh and Italy are set to strengthen their defence partnership as the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) moves forward with the acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft. The BAF has reportedly selected the Tranche 3 configuration, with an initial batch of ten aircraft earmarked for purchase by 2026. This development follows Continue Reading
Bangladesh Makes Urgent Acquisition of JF-17 Block III Fighters
Reading Time: 2 minutesAmid rising tensions along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has reportedly moved to strengthen its combat capabilities. Complementing the ongoing J-10CE programme, the Air Force is said to have procured 16 JF-17 Thunder Block III light fighters on an emergency basis, valued at approximately USD 720 million Continue Reading