Pakistan and Bangladesh Mark Historic Thaw as Air Chiefs Hold First-Ever High-Level Meeting in Dubai
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a landmark development signalling a rare thaw in military-to-military relations, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), held a high-level meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow. Continue Reading
Bangladesh Linked to JF-17 Block III MoU at Dubai Airshow
Reading Time: 5 minutesOn 20 November 2025, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that an unspecified “friendly country” had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to acquire the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet. The signing took place on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Al Maktoum International Airport, where Pakistan showcased the Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Chief Meets Chinese Defence Officials to Discuss J-10CE and JF-17 Block III Deals
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, is on an official visit to China from October 23 to 25 at the invitation of the chairman of the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC). During the visit, he held Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Chief’s China Visit Likely Linked to Final Negotiations for J-10CE and JF-17 Block III Acquisition
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh Air Force (BAF) Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan’s official visit to China later this month is widely believed to be related to negotiations with the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) for the acquisition of new fighter aircraft under the Air Force’s Continue Reading
Bangladesh Makes Urgent Acquisition of JF-17 Block III Fighters
Reading Time: 2 minutesAmid rising tensions along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has reportedly moved to strengthen its combat capabilities. Complementing the ongoing J-10CE programme, the Air Force is said to have procured 16 JF-17 Thunder Block III light fighters on an emergency basis, valued at approximately USD 720 million Continue Reading