A Three-Tier Air Force for Bangladesh: Why EFT, J-10CE and JF-17 Block III Actually Make Sense
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor years, discussions about Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) modernisation have oscillated between two extremes: either modest, incremental upgrades that fail to address looming capability gaps, or overly ambitious wish-lists divorced from industrial and fiscal reality. What has been missing is a coherent force-structure logic—one that balances capability, numbers, cost, timelines Continue Reading
RDS40-MGL Semi-Automatic Grenade Launcher
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe RDS40-MGL is a six-shot, revolver-type 40 mm multiple grenade launcher developed by Repkon Defence of Türkiye. The system is designed to provide enhanced infantry fire support through rapid and sustained grenade delivery, offering a significant increase in firepower over single-shot grenade launchers. Manufacturer The RDS40-MGL is manufactured by Repkon Continue Reading
MFI-17 Super Mushshak Primary Training Aircraft
Reading Time: 4 minutesManufacturer Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) developed and manufactured the MFI-17 Super Mushshak in Pakistan for domestic and international end-users including the Bangladesh Air Force. Role and Mission Profile The Super Mushshak is a primary/basic military trainer aircraft designed to support ab initio flying training for air force cadets and student Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Inaugurates Night Vision Trainer at Aeromedical Institute
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has taken another significant step towards enhancing flight safety and operational capability with the formal inauguration of a newly installed Night Vision Trainer (NVT) at the Bangladesh Air Force Aeromedical Institute. The inauguration ceremony was held on Monday, 15 December 2025, with the Chief of Continue Reading
Government Raising Armed Police Mountain Battalions in Three Hill Districts
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Government of Bangladesh has proposed the establishment of Armed Police Mountain Battalions in the three hill districts of Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachhari, in a move aimed at strengthening law and order and enhancing security in the Chattogram Hill Tracts. The proposal, initiated by the Public Security Division of the Continue Reading