https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/b...ia-on-aviation-safety-icao-audit-2983411.html
Should be the last guy asking me for “evidence” xD
I’m not blaming America for anything. Russian arms export is under embargo and it’s unlikely we will break the rules if we’re offered alternatives. What made me switched sides!? Let’s just say “evidence” XD
Anyways options are all on the table, political stance and interest will seal the fate of the fighter deal.
Russian jets are also being actively pushed by many seniors in the air force... su35 is being requested but defence ministry (sheikh hasina) rejected it once on cost ground.... and is asking the air force to provide long term cost effective platform that wouldn’t be obsolete in a decades time.
It will be pitched alongside EFT/ su-30 as can be heard from Air Force officials
Only EU fighter that BD can really afford is Gripen.
Eurofighter and Rafale are too expensive to purchase and operate.
Major problem is that it has an US engine and not sure if US would allow export to BD.
SU-30SME is most likely out as BD cannot afford US sanctions.
@Avicenna : You think US would allow BD to buy Gripen?