Bangladesh Air Force Inducts Kh-31 Anti-Ship Missiles, Transforming MiG-29BM Fleet into Maritime Strike Role
Reading Time: 4 minutesKey Points A New Maritime Strike Era In a landmark development for Bangladesh’s aerial warfare capability, the Bangladesh Air Force has inducted the Russian-designed Kh-31 supersonic anti-ship missile into service. This induction marks the Air Force’s first operational deployment of a stand-off maritime strike weapon, representing a significant leap in Continue Reading
Repurposing Bangladesh’s MiG-29BM Fleet for Maritime Strike and Aggressor Roles Post-J-10CE Induction
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe upcoming induction of the Chengdu J-10CE marks a transformative phase for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), signifying its leap into modern 4.5 generation multirole combat capabilities. As these new platforms assume frontline duties, the BAF is well-positioned to repurpose its existing MiG-29BM fighters for secondary yet vital missions. Two Continue Reading
Revitalising Air Superiority: Bangladesh’s MiG-29BM Upgrade Programme
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is presently executing a significant overhaul and modernisation initiative involving its MiG-29 fleet—an endeavour that reflects both fiscal pragmatism and strategic foresight. With only six of the twenty RD-33 engines functional across its eight MiG-29 aircraft, the force had, until recently, faced a severe operational Continue Reading