Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan to Visit Türkiye for Strategic Defence Talks and Industrial Cooperation
Reading Time: 4 minutesFrom 1–5 October 2025, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), will embark on a high-level official visit to Türkiye. This marks his second visit to Türkiye in just two months, signalling Dhaka’s strategic intent to deepen defence cooperation with Ankara. Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Chief Meets Italian Ambassador to Strengthen Defence Ties
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn 24 September 2025, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, NSWC, psc, held a courtesy meeting with the Honourable Ambassador of Italy to Bangladesh, Mr. Antonio Alessandro, at Air Headquarters in Dhaka. The meeting reflected the growing momentum Continue Reading
Bangladesh and Turkish Air Forces Strengthen Defence Ties
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn 23 September 2025, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, NSWC, psc, met with Major General Kadircan Kottas of the Turkish Air Force at Air Headquarters in Dhaka. The meeting, held in a cordial atmosphere, highlighted the growing Continue Reading
Transitioning the Bangladesh Air Force Away from Russian Aircraft
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor decades, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has relied on a diverse mix of aircraft sourced from Russia, China, the United States and Europe. Among these, Russian-built platforms such as the MiG-29 fighter, Yak-130 trainer, Mi-17/171 helicopters and Antonov An-32 transports once formed the backbone of combat and support aviation. Continue Reading
Dhaka Edges Closer to U.S. Defence Partnership
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh is approaching a pivotal juncture in its defence and foreign policy trajectory as it prepares to induct the American-origin RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial system (UAS). Confirmed by the United States Embassy in Dhaka, the programme is set to enhance Bangladesh’s aerial reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, placing the armed forces Continue Reading