Bangladesh Air Force

Potential multi-role fighter aircraft acquisition from China, as confirmed by the Chief Advisor Dr, Yunus. I wonder if it's the J-10.

"The two leaders also discussed China's support for the Teesta River project, the purchase of multiple-role combat aircraft and multimodal transport connectivity linking the southern Chinese city of Kunming with Bangladeshi ports."

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Potential multi-role fighter aircraft acquisition from China, as confirmed by the Chief Advisor Dr, Yunus. I wonder if it's the J-10.

"The two leaders also discussed China's support for the Teesta River project, the purchase of multiple-role combat aircraft and multimodal transport connectivity linking the southern Chinese city of Kunming with Bangladeshi ports."
Don't be too optimistic.

There is a big difference between the official news from China and Bangladesh about this visit.
Please note! I am not saying that someone is lying, but there are some differences in the statements of both parties.
Maybe, they did discuss the issue of multi-role fighter jets. But there is no mention of weapons/military in the official Chinese news.
 
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Don't be too optimistic.

There is a big difference between the official news from China and Bangladesh about this visit.
Please note! I am not saying that someone is lying, but there are some differences in the statements of both parties.
Maybe, they did discuss the issue of multi-role fighter jets. But there is no mention of weapons/military in the official Chinese news.

BAF needs new planes we know this.

The politics at play here are a hostile India to any govt not Awami, a US government which is staffed with those sympathetic to India (Gabbard) and the general orientation of the US being anti Muslim and anti Chinese. (Yes I know this is an oversimplification)

Yunus may have played differently had their been a Democratic presence in the WH.

But IMO its likely BAF will buy Chinese now.

Europe needs to fend for itself considering Trumps agenda with Russia/Ukraine.

As I said before politics will drive what BAF will choose.

The real issue is BAF cleaning house of the rot?

Meaning are they getting rid of the incompetent sycophants benefitting from their loyalty to the previous regime who have stunted capabilities to this point.

Let the new planes come and meet with eager patriotic fresh talent inshAllah.
 
Don't be too optimistic.

There is a big difference between the official news from China and Bangladesh about this visit.
Please note! I am not saying that someone is lying, but there are some differences in the statements of both parties.
Maybe, they did discuss the issue of multi-role fighter jets. But there is no mention of weapons/military in the official Chinese news.
It is possible that there was very little discussion on fighter jets hence the Chinese media chose to ignore it.
Another reason could be that China does not want to shed too much light on this topic just yet - the Chinese government would be fully aware that the Bangladeshi military is still infested with pro-India/BAL elements. China cannot just handover sensitive technology to Bangladesh without due dilligence. They are likely to wait until these elements are sufficiently purged/suppressed before considering signing a deal.
 
BAF needs new planes we know this.

The politics at play here are a hostile India to any govt not Awami, a US government which is staffed with those sympathetic to India (Gabbard) and the general orientation of the US being anti Muslim and anti Chinese. (Yes I know this is an oversimplification)

Yunus may have played differently had their been a Democratic presence in the WH.

But IMO its likely BAF will buy Chinese now.

Europe needs to fend for itself considering Trumps agenda with Russia/Ukraine.

As I said before politics will drive what BAF will choose.

The real issue is BAF cleaning house of the rot?

Meaning are they getting rid of the incompetent sycophants benefitting from their loyalty to the previous regime who have stunted capabilities to this point.

Let the new planes come and meet with eager patriotic fresh talent inshAllah.
It is possible that there was very little discussion on fighter jets hence the Chinese media chose to ignore it.
Another reason could be that China does not want to shed too much light on this topic just yet - the Chinese government would be fully aware that the Bangladeshi military is still infested with pro-India/BAL elements. China cannot just handover sensitive technology to Bangladesh without due dilligence. They are likely to wait until these elements are sufficiently purged/suppressed before considering signing a deal.
If you really want to buy Chinese weapons, then this is just a normal international arms trade. Please do not interpret it in transition.
Bangladesh has lagged behind and needs renewal. And China can provide you with cheap and good weapons. That's all! Please do not transitional association.
Is China's military power going deep into South Asia? -------Sorry, we really have no interest.
This is just a very simple and normal weapon trade.
 
If you really want to buy Chinese weapons, then this is just a normal international arms trade. Please do not interpret it in transition.
Bangladesh has lagged behind and needs renewal. And China can provide you with cheap and good weapons. That's all! Please do not transitional association.
Is China's military power going deep into South Asia? -------Sorry, we really have no interest.
This is just a very simple and normal weapon trade.
I do not think exporting J-10CE is that simple a matter for China otherwise many countries would have it by now.
 
If you really want to buy Chinese weapons, then this is just a normal international arms trade. Please do not interpret it in transition.
Bangladesh has lagged behind and needs renewal. And China can provide you with cheap and good weapons. That's all! Please do not transitional association.
Is China's military power going deep into South Asia? -------Sorry, we really have no interest.
This is just a very simple and normal weapon trade.

I suspect you are not a representative of a Chinese government. So please don't talk authoritatively on bilateral matters.
 
I suspect you are not a representative of a Chinese government. So please don't talk authoritatively on bilateral matters.
1. I am definitely not a representative of the Chinese government. I am just an ordinary Chinese, and I cannot represent my government. In fact, no one on PDF can represent their government.

2. I did not make any authoritative comments. Based on the PDF forum rules, I just said what I thought based on my observations and analysis. That's all. I did not violate the laws of the PRC and the forum rules of PDF.

3. Since its founding in 1949, the PRC government has publicly stated: "We do not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries." The PRC government has also publicly stated: "Never seek hegemony!"------These statements clearly show that the Chinese government has no intention of extending its military power into South Asia, and has no intention of interfering in the internal affairs of Bangladesh.

4. In all China's foreign arms trade, no political conditions are attached. At the same time, Chinese law clearly stipulates that we only sell weapons to legitimate governments/organizations, and all sales of weapons comply with international regulations. This is just trade, without any other political meaning.

So, what are you angry about?

I do not think exporting J-10CE is that simple a matter for China otherwise many countries would have it by now.
Arms trade has never been a simple matter. Exporting J-10CE is certainly not an easy thing.
1. China is just a novice in the international arms trade market, especially the advanced fighter market. This market has always been the market of Europe, the United States and Russia. Based on the most basic business logic, they will definitely use many methods to defend their territory and prevent China from entering.
2. Advanced fighters themselves involve a huge system. When a country forms a habit of using fighters of a certain system, it is difficult to change. If the United States continues to provide F-16V to PAF, China's J-10CE will definitely not be considered by PAF.
3. Most of China's weapons have not been tested in war, and many customers have doubts about their capabilities. And those Chinese weapons that have experienced war research have always been sold very well. For example, China's UAV has always sold very well.
4. China itself faces a lot of weapons update work. So far, China still has more than 1,000+ old fighters waiting to be updated. This huge number is enough for China's military enterprises to work hard for many years. They can export fighters, but their willingness to export fighters is not particularly strong.
 
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Guys, any idea when the election is?

Also, it would be wise to consider what types potential allies are also flying.

Like for example Pakistan has the J-10C.

Turkiye is planning to obtain Tranch 4 Eurofighters.

So maybe keep an eye on commonality for training purposes.

How about some Eurofighters AND J-10C.

Who says no?
 
Guys, any idea when the election is?

Also, it would be wise to consider what types potential allies are also flying.

Like for example Pakistan has the J-10C.

Turkiye is planning to obtain Tranch 4 Eurofighters.

So maybe keep an eye on commonality for training purposes.

How about some Eurofighters AND J-10C.

Who says no?

Elections planned at around last quarter of 2025 or first quarter of 2026.

To be honest I am not certain if China would offer Bangladesh J-10C due to its potentially sensitive technology. The Typhoon is accessible but very expensive.

This is a programme that is very much alive. The contract sends a strong message to potential export countries like Finland, Switzerland, Egypt and Bangladesh that they can be assured that this aircraft will be in service up to 2060.

Since we already use European-origin systems, the Typhoon may be ideal.

Financially and given what China will likely be willing to offer, the JF-17 is realistically more likely from China. Low cost and mostly covers Bangladesh's needs in theory.
 
To be honest I am not certain if China would offer Bangladesh J-10C due to its potentially sensitive technology.
For BAF, there is no technical sensitivity or political factor in J-10CE. It is only trade factor.
1. Money. This question is simple. Does Bangladesh have enough cash to pay for the purchase of J-10CE? Or, are there enough other trade conditions in exchange?
2. Political pressure. Can Bangladesh withstand the political pressure from other countries (India? The United States? Even Pakistan?)? ------ China has no political demands on this issue, but Bangladesh will inevitably be subject to political pressure from other countries.
 
For BAF, there is no technical sensitivity or political factor in J-10CE. It is only trade factor.
1. Money. This question is simple. Does Bangladesh have enough cash to pay for the purchase of J-10CE? Or, are there enough other trade conditions in exchange?
2. Political pressure. Can Bangladesh withstand the political pressure from other countries (India? The United States? Even Pakistan?)? ------ China has no political demands on this issue, but Bangladesh will inevitably be subject to political pressure from other countries.

Political pressure is entirely possible. I wouldn't want Bangladesh to be seen as too pro-U.S or being too pro-China at the same time in face of an aggressive information/disinformation campaign waged by India and their agents against post-revolution Bangladesh.

It is a fine line.
 
Guys, any idea when the election is?

Also, it would be wise to consider what types potential allies are also flying.

Like for example Pakistan has the J-10C.

Turkiye is planning to obtain Tranch 4 Eurofighters.

So maybe keep an eye on commonality for training purposes.

How about some Eurofighters AND J-10C.

Who says no?
Unless BD undergoes miraculous economic and export growth in the next 10 years resulting in hundreds of billions of dollars being stashed in forex reserves, there is zero chance of us spending mulitiple billions on a handful of fighter jets.
We have way too many areas of deficiency to address, both in terms of military capabilities and the overall economy, to be able to afford such luxury.

Best case scenario is 32xJ-10's by 2035.
 
BD don't need fighters, just get some good air defence and be done with it for now.
 
Guys, any idea when the election is?

Also, it would be wise to consider what types potential allies are also flying.

Like for example Pakistan has the J-10C.

Turkiye is planning to obtain Tranch 4 Eurofighters.

So maybe keep an eye on commonality for training purposes.

How about some Eurofighters AND J-10C.

Who says no?
i wouldn't keep hopes for eurofighter... j10c makes more sense but there is an apparent push for jf17 by the pakistani government now.
 

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