Bangladesh Air Force to Raise New Fighter Squadron for Incoming J-10CE Fleet

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is set to raise a new fighter squadron as part of its modernisation drive under Forces Goal 2030, following the government’s decision to procure 20 advanced J-10CE multirole combat aircraft from China. The acquisition, estimated at USD 2.2 billion (approximately BDT 27,060 crore), will significantly bolster the country’s air combat capability and national air defence posture. A Modern Leap Forward The J-10CE — known as the “Vigorous Dragon” — represents a new generation of fighter technology entering BAF service. Produced by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, the single-engine, delta-wing, canard-equipped fighter is capable of both air superiority and precision strike missions. Featuring an AESA radar, advanced electronic warfare suite, and compatibility with long-range PL-15 air-to-air missiles, the J-10CE provides the BAF with a high-performance multirole platform comparable to many fifth-generation systems in situational awareness and data fusion. Government sources say the