Bangladesh–Italy Defence Cooperation Deepens: Eurofighter Typhoon Deal Underway
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh and Italy are set to strengthen their defence partnership as the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) moves forward with the acquisition of Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft. The BAF has reportedly selected the Tranche 3 configuration, with an initial batch of ten aircraft earmarked for purchase by 2026. This development follows Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Embarks on an Unprecedented Modernisation Drive
Reading Time: 6 minutesKey Points: “We shall keep the skies of Bengal free.” With this resolute motto, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) was born to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty and defend its skies from foreign intrusion. For decades, the force has served as the country’s silent guardian—its pilots renowned for exceptional skill, precision, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Seeks to Replace Ageing An-32 Fleet with Western Alternatives
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is reportedly seeking to phase out its ageing fleet of Antonov An-32 transport aircraft, signalling a broader strategic shift away from dependence on post-Soviet platforms towards modern Western systems with better reliability, interoperability, and long-term support. Ageing Fleet Facing Sustainment Challenges The BAF’s An-32B fleet, Continue Reading
Italian Defence Giant Leonardo Seeks to Deepen Ties with Bangladesh Air Force
Reading Time: 3 minutesA high-level delegation from Italy’s leading defence and aerospace company Leonardo S.p.A., led by Senior Vice President Mr. Tomasso Pani, paid a courtesy call on Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, nswc, psc, Chief of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), at the Air Headquarters on Tuesday 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