Bangladesh Air Force Engages Leonardo at Dubai Airshow 2025, Reaffirms Major Procurement Plans
Reading Time: 3 minutesAir Chief Marshal Mahmood Khan, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), held a high-level meeting with senior representatives of Leonardo S.p.A. on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow 2025, reaffirming Bangladesh’s growing defence and industrial ties with Italy. The discussions centred on the BAF’s ongoing modernisation Continue Reading
Mod 56 105 mm Towed Pack Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe OTO Melara Mod 56 is a lightweight, packable 105 mm howitzer developed in Italy in the 1950s for mountain and airborne units. Its low weight, modular construction, and reliable service record make it particularly attractive for light, riverine and expeditionary forces that value mobility over long-range firepower. Roles Envisaged Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Completing Formalities to Acquire Eurofighter Typhoons from Italy
Reading Time: 2 minutesKey Points: The Eurofighter Typhoon, developed jointly by the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain, is a 4.5-generation multi-role fighter renowned for air superiority, precision strike, and electronic warfare. Powered by twin Eurojet EJ200 turbofan engines, the aircraft can reach speeds of 2,495 km/h, operate at altitudes up to 55,000 feet, Continue Reading
Bangladesh and Italy Agree on Intelligence Sharing and Joint Operations
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a significant step towards enhancing bilateral cooperation on security and law enforcement, Bangladesh and Italy have reached an agreement to exchange intelligence, conduct joint operations, and strengthen collaboration between their respective law-enforcing agencies. According to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday, the understanding Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon Procurement Gathers Momentum
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force’s long-anticipated multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) procurement programme appears to be entering its decisive phase, with significant developments indicating that the Eurofighter Typhoon is now the frontrunner for selection. The seeds of this procurement were first sown nearly a decade ago. During the 2016 Farnborough Airshow, the Continue Reading