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
Utilisation of Civil Aviation Assets by the Bangladesh Air Force During Wartime: A Strategic Assessment
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis paper provides a comprehensive examination of the potential utilisation of civil aviation assets by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) during times of war. It draws from both historical and contemporary examples to analyse the operational, logistical, and strategic feasibility of such practices. The 1971 Liberation War serves as a 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
Bangladesh Air Force Chief Visits Italy, Eyes Eurofighter Typhoon Amid Deepening Defence Ties
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh Air Force (BAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, NSWC, PSC, departed Dhaka on Wednesday, 07 May 2025, for an official visit to Italy, marking a significant step in the Air Force’s modernisation ambitions and a deepening of bilateral defence cooperation with a key European Continue Reading