Bangladesh Air Force

[DURJOY]

 

[Gyp 111]

BAF Mig-29

 

[Rokto14]

BAF F-7BG

BAF F-7BG and A-5C with USAF F/A-18 Hornet

What were the USAF F18 doing in Bangladesh?

 

[Gyp 111]

2007 ea USAF er sathe exercise er pic eita

What were the USAF F18 doing in Bangladesh?

 

[animelive]

BAF target drone

 

[bigbossman]

 

[eastwatch]

BAF target drone

I may have a comprehension problem with the English language, so, can you tell me what really did you mean by "BAF target drone?"

 

[Zabaniyah]

I may have a comprehension problem with the English language, so, can you tell me what really did you mean by "BAF target drone?"

It comes with the FM-90 package for target practice.

 

[Avisheik]

BAF annual exercise concludes

A six-day annual exercise code named “Wintex-2013” of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) concluded on Monday, reports UNB.
The exercise started on February 6 at all BAF bases and lodger units across the country.
The main objectives of the exercise were to assess and evaluate the operational capability of the Bangladesh Air Force and to identify the weaknesses to achieve further perfection.
All types of BAF aircraft, helicopters, radar squa-drons were used in the exercise and involved personnel including repre-sentatives of Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy, Civil Defence and BNCC (Air Wing) also participated in it.

 

[Porbot]

Why are we so quiet about the fighters? What happen to YAK-130? Will we ever get them or keep it for BNP to cancel the purchase? How about the sukhois? Any news? I mean why are we posting pictures? We all know how f-7 and mig-29 looks like and posting them I see not necessary. Please bring something important next time otherwise I request the moderators to delete those pictures and messages.

 

[Zabaniyah]

Why are we so quiet about the fighters? What happen to YAK-130? Will we ever get them or keep it for BNP to cancel the purchase? How about the sukhois? Any news? I mean why are we posting pictures? We all know how f-7 and mig-29 looks like and posting them I see not necessary. Please bring something important next time otherwise I request the moderators to delete those pictures and messages.

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Jan. 15 met the prime minister of Bangladesh for talks that included the signing of a $1 billion arms contract, the Asian nation’s biggest since its 1971 independence.

Bangladesh has recently been expanding its defense capabilities, building a new air base close to neighboring Myanmar and adding frigates to its navy.

“Our countries intend to expand their military and technological cooperation,” news agencies quoted Putin as telling Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during a Kremlin ceremony. “Russia will extend Bangladesh a credit of $1 billion, which will be spent on the purchase on Russian weapons and military technology,” the Russian leader said.

The arms purchase agreement included orders for armored vehicles and infantry weapons, air defense systems and Mi-17 transport helicopters, a source close to Russia’s state arms export agency told the Vedomosti business daily. The source said the purchase did not include any tank orders because Bangladesh had earlier obtained those from China.

Bangladesh also opted out of its initial plans to purchase eight advanced Mig-29 fighter jets because of their $500 million price tag.

A separate part of the agreements saw Russia assign $500 million to finance the construction of Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant, to be built at a site called Rooppur. The two planned Rooppur reactors are expected to cost $4 billion, with Russia also agreeing to continue financing construction after the first phase of the project is complete, news reports said.

Bangladesh’s military spending spree follows the recent discovery of offshore natural gas deposits, which Russian officials believe means it will have no problems repaying the credit.

A.N.M Muniruzzaman, an analyst at the Dhaka-based Institute of Peace and Security Studies, told AFP it was the biggest defense deal ever to be signed by Bangladesh, which gained independence in 1971.

Russia, Bangladesh Seal $1 Billion Arms Deal | Defense News | defensenews.com

And yes, Bangladesh did order some ships from China. Submarines are also on the list.

However, analysts question the transparency of the deal with Russia.

Rest assured, we won't be seeing any Sukhois in BAF for quite some time (sadly).

 

[BDforever]

This old news that Bangladesh bought 4 c130E aircrafts and will be upgraded to c130H with the help of USA for $180 million,
project details given below:

PROJECT INFO

Project Name: Provide Logistics Support for C-130E Aircraft - Bangladesh
Project Status: Planning
Project Type: Parent
Project Start Quarter: Q2 2012
Project End Quarter: Q2 2017
Project Value (USD): 180 million
Project Sector: Logistics & Support
Project Background:
The proposed contract is to provide regeneration, overhaul, modifications, and logistics support for Bangladesh defence forces C-130E aircraft.
Project Description:
The US proposes to provide regeneration, overhaul, modifications, and logistics support for four Lockheed Martin's C-130E US Air Force baseline aircraft and 20 T56AA Rolls-Royce engines to Bangladesh, under Foreign Military Sale (FMS).
The potential contract also includes provision of transportation, aircraft ferry support, repair and return, spare and repair parts, support equipment, tools and test equipment, technical data and publications, personnel training and training equipment, US Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support.
The proposed US$180 million contract will modernize the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) aging cargo aircraft fleet.
Project Location: Ganobhabon Complex, Shere Bangla Nagar, 1207, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Asia.

SCOPE TYPES

Project Scope:
The US$180 million contract involves provision of:
1. Regeneration, overhaul, modifications, and logistics support for four Lockheed Martin's C-130E aircraft
2. 20 T56AA Rolls-Royce engines
3. Transportation
4. Aircraft ferry support
5. Repair and return
6. Spare and repair parts
7. Support equipment
8. Tools and test equipment
9. Technical data and publications
10. Personnel training and training equipment
11. US Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and
12. Other related elements of logistics support.
source: US proposes to provide logistics support to Bangladesh

 

[Rokto14]

BAF should get an ex-squadron of F-16 from USA if its possible to boost their air defense capabilities.

 

[BDforever]

BAF should get an ex-squadron of F-16 from USA if its possible to boost their air defense capabilities.

bangladesh asked for it long time ago, US government did not agree, said it is inappropriate for Bangladesh

 

[Zabaniyah]

BAF should get an ex-squadron of F-16 from USA if its possible to boost their air defense capabilities.

bangladesh asked for it long time ago, US government did not agree, said it is inappropriate for Bangladesh

U.S. refused to sell F-16s to Bangladesh :: F-16.net

Discussed here as well:
http://www.defence.pk/forums/bangladesh-defence/113695-u-s-refused-sell-f-16s-bangladesh.html

Also refer to "AMRAAM politics":
http://www.defence.pk/forums/pakistan-strategic-forces/49616-air-air-weapons-aiming-high-ground.html
Credits to fatman17 sir.