Bangladesh Air Force

[Bilal9]

I had known back in 2001-06 time, Indian air force offered protection to BD airspace. That time Indian air force used to regularly violate BD airspace. As a bossom friend of India, this regime may marry those ideas with open hands. What can go in some potent mind is that, if BD have some platforms which can really stop Indian invasion that can cause trouble for their own existence in BD.

Saying yes to 'Indian AF protection' for Bangladesh is a surefire formula for Hasina to ask for a coup-d'etat and regime change.

I am sure she knows this.

 

[Avicenna]

http://www.airforcemag.com/Features...trategy-Indo-Pacific-is-Priority-Theater.aspx

Interesting article.

I guess Bangladesh is categorized with Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.

News
New DOD Strategy: Indo-Pacific is “Priority Theater”
6/3/2019
—AMY MCCULLOUGH

• • 
    USAF TSgt. Adam Decker, south aerospace ground equipment section chief assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, demonstrates how to use the hydraulic test stand during a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on May 23, 2019, on Kadena AB, Japan. Air Force photo by A1C Cynthia Belío.
    
    
    
    The Indo-Pacific is the Defense Department’s “priority theater,” but the US military’s advantage over countries such as China and Russia—which are looking to increase interest and influence in the region—is “eroding,” forcing the department to re-evaluate its posture and strategic objectives in the area and placing an even greater emphasis on strengthening partnerships, according to DOD’s first Indo-Pacific strategy report.
    
    “A negative shift in the regional balance of power could encourage competitors to challenge and subvert the free and open order that supports prosperity and security for the United States and its allies and partners,” reads the report. “To address this challenge, DOD is developing a more lethal, resilient, and rapidly innovating Joint Force, and is increasing collaboration with a robust constellation of allies and partners.”
    
    In order to better prepare the joint force, DOD plans to modernize advanced training facilities at the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex “to present a more realistic and representative training environment;” improve unit and depot maintenance as it works to reach former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ 80 percent readiness target; and it’s investing in advanced missile defense systems that are compatible with Japanese and Australian systems.
    
    The department also plans to purchase a total of 110 fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft to improve capability and capacity across the force, as well as 400 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, 400 of the extend-range Joint Air to Surface Missiles, as well as additional Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles and Maritime Strike Tactical Warfare Tomahawks for the US Navy.
    
    The strategy calls for additional resources to support offensive and defensive cyberspace operations, and “efforts to unify, focus, and accelerate the development of space doctrine, capabilities, and expertise to outpace future threats, institutionalize advocacy of space priorities, and further build space warfighting culture.”
    
    Today there are more than 370,000 airmen, soldiers, sailors, and marines operating in the theater, along with more than 2,000 aircraft and 200 ships and submarines. However, a significant number of these forces are operating from Japan, South Korea, and Guam. The strategy calls on DOD to evolve its posture and further distribute its presence and access to other locations throughout the theater.
    
    “In order to overcome the tyranny of distance, posture that supports and enables inter- and intra-theater logistics must be flexible and resilient, and the pre-positioning of equipment is critical,” states the report.
    
    In addition, the department is “exploring expeditionary capabilities,” such as:
    
    • Dynamic basing of USAF and maritime forces
    • Special Operations Forces that can conduct both irregular and unconventional warfare
    • Cyber and space teams well versed in multi-domain operations
    • “Unique intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities”
    • Anti-submarine capabilities.
    The United States continues to strengthen existing alliances with Japan, South Korea, Australia, the Philippines, and Thailand, while looking to expand partnerships with Singapore, Taiwan, New Zealand, Mongolia, and India. The strategy notes the department also hopes to pursue emerging partnerships with Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Bangladesh, and Nepal, as well as security relationships with Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
    
    In his speech at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue on June 1, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan outlined the new strategy and emphasized the United States’ commitment to the region, but he also called on allies and partners to invest more in their own defense and the defense of the region.
    
    ''The Indo-Pacific is our priority theater,'' he said. ''We are where we belong. We are investing in this region. We are investing in you, and with you, and we need you to invest further in yourselves. We need you to invest in ways that take more control of your sovereignty and your ability to exercise sovereign choices.''
    

 

[Arthur]

http://www.airforcemag.com/Features/Pages/2019/June 2019/New-DOD-Strategy-Indo-Pacific-is-Priority-Theater.aspx

Interesting article.

I guess Bangladesh is categorized with Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.

News
New DOD Strategy: Indo-Pacific is “Priority Theater”
6/3/2019
—AMY MCCULLOUGH

• • 
    USAF TSgt. Adam Decker, south aerospace ground equipment section chief assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, demonstrates how to use the hydraulic test stand during a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on May 23, 2019, on Kadena AB, Japan. Air Force photo by A1C Cynthia Belío.
    
    
    
    The Indo-Pacific is the Defense Department’s “priority theater,” but the US military’s advantage over countries such as China and Russia—which are looking to increase interest and influence in the region—is “eroding,” forcing the department to re-evaluate its posture and strategic objectives in the area and placing an even greater emphasis on strengthening partnerships, according to DOD’s first Indo-Pacific strategy report.
    
    “A negative shift in the regional balance of power could encourage competitors to challenge and subvert the free and open order that supports prosperity and security for the United States and its allies and partners,” reads the report. “To address this challenge, DOD is developing a more lethal, resilient, and rapidly innovating Joint Force, and is increasing collaboration with a robust constellation of allies and partners.”
    
    In order to better prepare the joint force, DOD plans to modernize advanced training facilities at the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex “to present a more realistic and representative training environment;” improve unit and depot maintenance as it works to reach former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ 80 percent readiness target; and it’s investing in advanced missile defense systems that are compatible with Japanese and Australian systems.
    
    The department also plans to purchase a total of 110 fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft to improve capability and capacity across the force, as well as 400 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, 400 of the extend-range Joint Air to Surface Missiles, as well as additional Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles and Maritime Strike Tactical Warfare Tomahawks for the US Navy.
    
    The strategy calls for additional resources to support offensive and defensive cyberspace operations, and “efforts to unify, focus, and accelerate the development of space doctrine, capabilities, and expertise to outpace future threats, institutionalize advocacy of space priorities, and further build space warfighting culture.”
    
    Today there are more than 370,000 airmen, soldiers, sailors, and marines operating in the theater, along with more than 2,000 aircraft and 200 ships and submarines. However, a significant number of these forces are operating from Japan, South Korea, and Guam. The strategy calls on DOD to evolve its posture and further distribute its presence and access to other locations throughout the theater.
    
    “In order to overcome the tyranny of distance, posture that supports and enables inter- and intra-theater logistics must be flexible and resilient, and the pre-positioning of equipment is critical,” states the report.
    
    In addition, the department is “exploring expeditionary capabilities,” such as:
    • Dynamic basing of USAF and maritime forces
    • Special Operations Forces that can conduct both irregular and unconventional warfare
    • Cyber and space teams well versed in multi-domain operations
    • “Unique intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities”
    • Anti-submarine capabilities.
    The United States continues to strengthen existing alliances with Japan, South Korea, Australia, the Philippines, and Thailand, while looking to expand partnerships with Singapore, Taiwan, New Zealand, Mongolia, and India. The strategy notes the department also hopes to pursue emerging partnerships with Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Bangladesh, and Nepal, as well as security relationships with Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
    
    In his speech at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue on June 1, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan outlined the new strategy and emphasized the United States’ commitment to the region, but he also called on allies and partners to invest more in their own defense and the defense of the region.
    
    ''The Indo-Pacific is our priority theater,'' he said. ''We are where we belong. We are investing in this region. We are investing in you, and with you, and we need you to invest further in yourselves. We need you to invest in ways that take more control of your sovereignty and your ability to exercise sovereign choices.''

The Communist Regime & it's lap dogs are about to face the wrath.

Since The US of A has taken a point with them, honeymoon period is over. lol

 

[Nilgiri]

The Communist Regime & it's lap dogs are about to face the wrath.

Since The US of A has taken a point with them, honeymoon period is over. lol

@Dungeness @CHN Bamboo @GeraltofRivia @TaiShang @Feng Leng @long_

BD STRONK! BD Cheerlead STRONK!

 

[Avicenna]

@Dungeness @CHN Bamboo @GeraltofRivia @TaiShang @Feng Leng @long_

BD STRONK! BD Cheerlead STRONK!

Why are you even here man?

Isn't there like a Tamil message board?

 

[Nilgiri]

Why are you even here man?

Isn't there like a Tamil message board?

Why are you crying? Go bitch to the mods to make this a BD member only thread if you want.

Till then the reality of what you are will be exposed to everyone with only the slightest effort.

A huge deal already shown given the israelis dont hang around forums of ppl they say commited a genocide on them. Neither do the Armenians or anyone else.

Only one group of utterly shameless people in the world hold both ends of a claimed genocide and active participation in forum run by who they shout each moment are the perpetrators.

Then such weird stockholm syndrome degenerates talk about other's morals, regimes and lap dogs.

Truly funny to see.

 

[Avicenna]

Why are you crying? Go bitch to the mods to make this a BD member only thread if you want.

Till then the reality of what you are will be exposed to everyone with only the slightest effort.

A huge deal already shown given the israelis dont hang around forums of ppl they say commited a genocide on them. Neither do the Armenians or anyone else.

Only one group of utterly shameless people in the world hold both ends of a claimed genocide and active participation in forum run by who they shout each moment are the perpetrators.

Then such weird stockholm syndrome degenerates talk about other's morals, regimes and lap dogs.

Truly funny to see.

LOL.

Nevermind.

Keep posting.

 

[Avicenna]

https://airforcesmonthly.keypublish...n-eurofighter-proposal-submitted-to-bulgaria/

https://dsm.forecastinternational.c...needed-to-keep-line-open-into-the-late-2020s/

In reference to the UK helping with MRCA requirement of BAF.

Apparently Italian Tranche 1 are also available as per this offer to Bulgaria for 8 examples.

Of course Bulgaria went for the Block 70/72 instead.

But yea, it looks like Tranche 1, either from UK or Italy are available.

At the very least, the air to air mission for the BAF would be helped by such an acquistion.

 

[Destranator]

https://airforcesmonthly.keypublish...n-eurofighter-proposal-submitted-to-bulgaria/

https://dsm.forecastinternational.c...needed-to-keep-line-open-into-the-late-2020s/

In reference to the UK helping with MRCA requirement of BAF.

Apparently Italian Tranche 1 are also available as per this offer to Bulgaria for 8 examples.

Of course Bulgaria went for the Block 70/72 instead.

But yea, it looks like Tranche 1, either from UK or Italy are available.

At the very least, the air to air mission for the BAF would be helped by such an acquistion.

Unfortunately, being available to Bulgaria does not necessarily translate to being offered to BAF.
We seem to be reading too much into a vague, throwaway courtesy statement made by the UK delegation regarding "helping BAF procure MRCAs" thanks to the hype created by the usual BD internet clowns.

If the UK were serious they would make offers straight up instead of whispering into Khan baba's ears.

 

[UKBengali]

Unfortunately, being available to Bulgaria does not necessarily translate to being offered to BAF.
We seem to be reading too much into a vague, throwaway courtesy statement made by the UK delegation regarding "helping BAF procure MRCAs" thanks to the hype created by the usual BD internet clowns.

If the UK were serious they would make offers straight up instead of whispering into Khan baba's ears.

BAF needs to ask first and then UK will respond with an offer.

There is no good reason why UK will not sell Typhoon to BD as long as BD is able to pay.

 

[Destranator]

BAF needs to ask first and then UK will respond with an offer.

There is no good reason why UK will not sell Typhoon to BD as long as BD is able to pay.

Exactly but the question is would the lazy imbeciles ask in the first place?

 

[JohnWick]

BAF needs to ask first and then UK will respond with an offer.

There is no good reason why UK will not sell Typhoon to BD as long as BD is able to pay.

As a matter of fact you do not have an airforce
Collection of 8 fat turkey mig-29
World most crashed and shoot down aircraft not make an air force .....

 

[The Ronin]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1171970756313166

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2250688778312969

 

[Avicenna]

As a matter of fact you do not have an airforce
Collection of 8 fat turkey mig-29
World most crashed and shoot down aircraft not make an air force .....

Agree with you completely.

It's not an acceptable situation.

And hopefully, it will be addressed sooner rather than later.

Unfortunately, being available to Bulgaria does not necessarily translate to being offered to BAF.
We seem to be reading too much into a vague, throwaway courtesy statement made by the UK delegation regarding "helping BAF procure MRCAs" thanks to the hype created by the usual BD internet clowns.

If the UK were serious they would make offers straight up instead of whispering into Khan baba's ears.

I agree with you.

But that wasnt the point I was trying to make.

The points I wanted to make:

1)Used Typhoons are available to be purchased both from UK and Italy. They are looking to phase them out. Fact.

2)Even if they are Tranche 1 and updated to Block 5, apparently they will be able to carry up to -C5 AMRAAMS.

3)Ground attack capability is profoundly limited and these planes will not be upgradble in a financially feasible manner.

4)However, in the air to air roles, 8-12 Typhoons in BAF would be a major upgrade in capability. Obviously!

5)In order to take advantage, BD needs to start working to make this happen. (You are completely correct about this)

6)Apart from the UK, BD needs to engage the US into allowing access to the AMRAAM and later model Sidewinders.

7)This could possible be seen as a defensive purchase, and could perhaps be justified and approved.

8)BAF needs to do something. When the Flankers come and JF-17 are fully delivered, MyAF will have a major advantage over BAF. Likely with several types of BVR munitions; SD-10, R-27, and perhaps R-77. BAF is seriously outgunned.

9)Final point, I have no confidence in how BD leadership is handling this. I think they are understimating the threat Mynamar poses for the short and medium term. However, of course we on PDF dont know the dynamics and reality of what is really going on behind closed doors.

 

[UKBengali]

I agree with you.

But that wasnt the point I was trying to make.

The points I wanted to make:

1)Used Typhoons are available to be purchased both from UK and Italy. They are looking to phase them out. Fact.

2)Even if they are Tranche 1 and updated to Block 5, apparently they will be able to carry up to -C5 AMRAAMS.

3)Ground attack capability is profoundly limited and these planes will not be upgradble in a financially feasible manner.

4)However, in the air to air roles, 8-12 Typhoons in BAF would be a major upgrade in capability. Obviously!

5)In order to take advantage, BD needs to start working to make this happen. (You are completely correct about this)

6)Apart from the UK, BD needs to engage the US into allowing access to the AMRAAM and later model Sidewinders.

7)This could possible be seen as a defensive purchase, and could perhaps be justified and approved.

8)BAF needs to do something. When the Flankers come and JF-17 are fully delivered, MyAF will have a major advantage over BAF. Likely with several types of BVR munitions; SD-10, R-27, and perhaps R-77. BAF is seriously outgunned.

9)Final point, I have no confidence in how BD leadership is handling this. I think they are understimating the threat Mynamar poses for the short and medium term. However, of course we on PDF dont know the dynamics and reality of what is really going on behind closed doors.

Not sure on the wisdom of BAF purchasing Tranche 1 Typhoons and then equipping them with US weapons as then BD would be under US eco-system very much. It would be paying the same "life-cycle" costs as if it potentially approached the US for F-16Vs, which may be approved and that probably would be a better fighter due to the latest US AESA radar and other electronics.

If BD was to go down the Typhoon route, not only does it need the latest Tranche but it also needs to purchase EU arms(ASRAAM and Meteor AAMs) as then it would be free of US domination.