Bangladesh moves cautiously to purchase J-10C fighters amid U.S. pressure
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh’s reported interest in acquiring a dozen Chengdu J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” multirole fighters from China is the clearest sign yet that Dhaka intends to accelerate long-planned modernisation of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). But the path to any contract is politically fraught. Washington’s discomfort with deeper China–Bangladesh defence links, the Continue Reading
Why the Bangladesh Air Force Requires a High–Low Mix of Eurofighter Tranche 3+ and J-10CE
Reading Time: 5 minutesHighlights The evolving security landscape of the Indo-Pacific region demands that middle-power nations like Bangladesh structure their armed forces with a careful balance of capability, affordability, and strategic foresight. For the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), this means avoiding a one-size-fits-all procurement philosophy. Instead, the adoption of a high–low mix of 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