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hasssanali8998
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Bangladesh Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan to arrive in Pakistan between Jan 4 and 9.
ACM Khan will lead a six-member BAF team of officers.
probably for pilot training stuff , but i wont mind if there are any surprise announcements
ACM Khan will lead a six-member BAF team of officers.
probably for pilot training stuff , but i wont mind if there are any surprise announcements
hasssanali8998
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Bangladesh Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan to arrive in Pakistan between Jan 4 and 9.
ACM Khan will lead a six-member BAF team of officers.
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probably for pilot training stuff , but i wont mind if there are any surprise announcements
official from ispr , look like bd is still interestedIbbi32
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This is for those who said Bangladesh wouldn’t do j-10 jft and eft at same time
hasssanali8998
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their maintenance and logistics personal shaking rnThis is for those who said Bangladesh wouldn’t do j-10 jft and eft at same time
maxpane
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Published 06 Jan, 2026 01:55pm
Procurement of JF-17 aircraft comes under discussion during meeting between air chief, Bangladeshi counterpart
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Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan (left) calls on Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in Islamabad on January 6. — Photo courtesy ISPR
Pakistan and Bangladesh’s air chiefs held detailed discussions on the “potential procurement” of JF-17 Thunder aircraft, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.
The JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter was jointly developed by China and Pakistan. The fighter has proved its combat capabilities during two military conflicts with India in 2019 and 2025.
The press release issued by ISPR said Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan called on Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu in Islamabad.
The Bangladeshi air chief led a high-level defence delegation during the visit, it said.
“The meeting focused on strengthening operational cooperation and institutional synergy, with emphasis on training, capacity building, and collaboration in aerospace advancements,” it said.
According to the press release, the visiting air chief was accorded a guard of honour.
Air Chief Marshal Sidhu briefed his Bangladeshi counterpart on PAF’s recent advancements and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh Air Force through a comprehensive training framework from basic to advanced flying and specialised courses across PAF institutions, it said.
“He also assured fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft, along with a complete training and long-term support ecosystem,” it added.
“The Bangladeshi air chief praised PAF’s combat record and expressed interest in benefiting from its operational expertise, seeking assistance in maintenance support for Bangladesh Air Force’s aging fleet and integration of air defence radar systems to enhance air surveillance,” the statement said.
“Detailed discussions were also held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft,” it said, adding that the delegation also visited key PAF facilities.
“The visit underscored the strong historical ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh and reflected a shared resolve to deepen defence cooperation and build a long-term strategic partnership,” it added.
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Published 06 Jan, 2026 01:55pm
Procurement of JF-17 aircraft comes under discussion during meeting between air chief, Bangladeshi counterpart
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Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan (left) calls on Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in Islamabad on January 6. — Photo courtesy ISPR
Pakistan and Bangladesh’s air chiefs held detailed discussions on the “potential procurement” of JF-17 Thunder aircraft, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.
The JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter was jointly developed by China and Pakistan. The fighter has proved its combat capabilities during two military conflicts with India in 2019 and 2025.
The press release issued by ISPR said Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan called on Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu in Islamabad.
The Bangladeshi air chief led a high-level defence delegation during the visit, it said.
“The meeting focused on strengthening operational cooperation and institutional synergy, with emphasis on training, capacity building, and collaboration in aerospace advancements,” it said.
According to the press release, the visiting air chief was accorded a guard of honour.
Air Chief Marshal Sidhu briefed his Bangladeshi counterpart on PAF’s recent advancements and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh Air Force through a comprehensive training framework from basic to advanced flying and specialised courses across PAF institutions, it said.
“He also assured fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft, along with a complete training and long-term support ecosystem,” it added.
“The Bangladeshi air chief praised PAF’s combat record and expressed interest in benefiting from its operational expertise, seeking assistance in maintenance support for Bangladesh Air Force’s aging fleet and integration of air defence radar systems to enhance air surveillance,” the statement said.
“Detailed discussions were also held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft,” it said, adding that the delegation also visited key PAF facilities.
“The visit underscored the strong historical ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh and reflected a shared resolve to deepen defence cooperation and build a long-term strategic partnership,” it added.
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Yasser76
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I think as well as the JF-17 itself this is why buying from Pakistan appeals to so many air forces.
"“He also assured fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft, along with a complete training and long-term support ecosystem,” it added."
Countries struggling with a trained aircrew pipeline not only buy a jet fighter but also an entire basic training infrastructure. PAF has enough manpower to deputise qualified air crew to set up or enhance the basic training of air forces and provide the very basics for training (Super Mush and Super Mush simulators, curriculen, engineering support etc)
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Procurement of JF-17 aircraft comes under discussion during meeting between air chief, Bangladeshi counterpart
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Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan (left) calls on Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in Islamabad on January 6. — Photo courtesy ISPR
Pakistan and Bangladesh’s air chiefs held detailed discussions on the “potential procurement” of JF-17 Thunder aircraft, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.
The JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter was jointly developed by China and Pakistan. The fighter has proved its combat capabilities during two military conflicts with India in 2019 and 2025.
The press release issued by ISPR said Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan called on Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu in Islamabad.
The Bangladeshi air chief led a high-level defence delegation during the visit, it said.
“The meeting focused on strengthening operational cooperation and institutional synergy, with emphasis on training, capacity building, and collaboration in aerospace advancements,” it said.
According to the press release, the visiting air chief was accorded a guard of honour.
ghazi52
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Air Chief Marshal Sidhu briefed his Bangladeshi counterpart on PAF’s recent advancements and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh Air Force through a comprehensive training framework from basic to advanced flying and specialised courses across PAF institutions, it said.
“He also assured fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft, along with a complete training and long-term support ecosystem,” it added.
“The Bangladeshi air chief praised PAF’s combat record and expressed interest in benefiting from its operational expertise, seeking assistance in maintenance support for Bangladesh Air Force’s aging fleet and integration of air defence radar systems to enhance air surveillance,” the statement said.
“Detailed discussions were also held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft,” it said, adding that the delegation also visited key PAF facilities.
“The visit underscored the strong historical ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh and reflected a shared resolve to deepen defence cooperation and build a long-term strategic partnership,” it added.
“He also assured fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft, along with a complete training and long-term support ecosystem,” it added.
“The Bangladeshi air chief praised PAF’s combat record and expressed interest in benefiting from its operational expertise, seeking assistance in maintenance support for Bangladesh Air Force’s aging fleet and integration of air defence radar systems to enhance air surveillance,” the statement said.
“Detailed discussions were also held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft,” it said, adding that the delegation also visited key PAF facilities.
“The visit underscored the strong historical ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh and reflected a shared resolve to deepen defence cooperation and build a long-term strategic partnership,” it added.
Avicenna
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This is huge Banglabros.
The witch is gone.
Most important in this is the signal that BAF intends to rejuvenate itself.
The training aspect is Yuuuge.
And ironically makes it more likely BAF will eventually obtain Typhoon, J-10 or both as a high end piece.
The witch is gone.
Most important in this is the signal that BAF intends to rejuvenate itself.
The training aspect is Yuuuge.
And ironically makes it more likely BAF will eventually obtain Typhoon, J-10 or both as a high end piece.
hasssanali8998
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Looks like bd pilots are already training in pak
Super mushshak shouldn't be bought. We need to allocate the resources to develop the BBT-2 trainer fully.
It provides a good domestic solution for basic training.
JF-17 doesn't make much sense either.
Either Typhoon trench 4 or J10CE. Preferably Typhoon as Myanmar can't get it. (+ it has qualitative edge on anything Myanmar can get from Russia or China barring J-35.)
Only thing that makes sense to buy from Pakistan is Fatah-2 TBM. A good number of them. Preferably ToT with local production. Also collaboration on UAVs and loitering ammunition.
And of course training and exchanges with PA and PAF.
