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
The Bangladesh Air Force’s Strategic Acquisition of Additional K-8W Jet Trainers: Enhancing Pilot Training Capabilities
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is set to acquire an additional 5 to 7 K-8W jet trainers from China, a move that underscores its commitment to modernising its pilot training infrastructure. This acquisition is particularly significant as it follows a series of previous inductions, reflecting a sustained effort to enhance Continue Reading
Performance Validation of the Chengdu J-10CE in an Indo-Pak Conflict and its Strategic Case for Bangladesh Air Force Integration
Reading Time: 3 minutes1. Introduction The Chengdu J-10CE represents a pivotal evolution in modern multirole fighter design, offering the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) a capable 4.5-generation platform with advanced avionics, weaponry, and electronic warfare systems. As tensions between India and Pakistan persist, a limited or escalated air conflict presents a realistic scenario for Continue Reading
Bangladesh reactivating dormant airports across
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn line with Bangladesh’s evolving national defence strategy and regional force projection capabilities, several regional airports are being upgraded to support dual-use operations, serving both civil aviation and military requirements. These airfields can accommodate HALE and MALE UCAVs (Bayraktar Akinci & TB2), tactical airlift (C-130J, C295W), and rotary-wing assets (AW139M, Continue Reading